I have been reflecting on what it takes to be more visible. How have I become comfortable with being uncomfortable? There isn’t one thing that I can point to that helped me the most. I know that it began with the intentional way that I showed up in person and on social media, even when no one was watching. I was vulnerable and shared my stories. I connected with people who had similar experiences and helped them see what possibilities they could take to be more visible.
How are you being intentional each day?
The second thing I did was to take actions, big or small, which made a difference. It was good for me to try new things to build my confidence. Seeing the success in those accomplishments inspired me to try more new things. I knew that even if I didn’t succeed, I would learn from the situation to do something else next time. It taught me to trust myself and know that I would be able to figure it out. What kind of actions are you taking?
Last but not least, I have some wonderful people who are in my corner no matter what and they believe in me. They were there in the background rooting me on to take action when I didn’t believe in myself or feel brave enough to do something. Do you have a community of supporters or advisors that are there to help you take bigger, bolder steps in your career?
I continue to learn about this world of visibility every day. What I have done in the last four weeks alone would have been hard for me to imagine when I first set off on this journey. Think about what you want to do to show your value and capabilities to the leaders around you. How can you stand out 10% more than you are today? Consistent little steps that you take every day add up to a major increase in your visibility over time.