When leaders are looking to raise their visibility, I will ask them what their goals are and what types of actions they have already tried.
Depending on those answers, I may push them to think bigger. Are they doing enough to reach the goal that they have for themselves? If they aren’t pushing themselves and starting to see results, then they may become frustrated and give up on their visibility plan. That won’t help them reach the success that they want.
In my experience, leaders will generally choose actions that are within their comfort zone. I understand that, I did the same thing. It can be uncomfortable to take bigger actions, but it is important to help them see what is possible and encourage them to take imperfect action. Sometimes they just need someone to believe in them and tell them that they can do it. Their confidence grows when they do something that they weren’t sure that they could do. I love to see how excited my clients are when they share the new actions that they took and how it is making a difference for them!
Leaders who try things that don’t go well should also feel comfortable enough to share those situations so that they can learn from them. It can be challenging, but these are the leadership moments that teach them the most and help them prepare for the next time. As a coach, it is important to be supportive and to help them get back into action quickly. Encouraging them to identify a new idea or approach to see if they can achieve a stronger result. There are so many options to choose from and there is no one right approach to reach your goal.
If you are a leader who is looking to increase your visibility, know that it starts with consistent and intentional actions.
You can do this in your authentic way, on your own timeline, and change the way that people see you.
If you are ready to play bigger and would like some help, I invite you to reach out to me so we can talk about how coaching could help you build your own visibility!