Visibility isn’t just about posting on LinkedIn or building a personal brand. It’s about making sure your work, your ideas, and your voice have the opportunity to create the impact they’re capable of creating.
In this conversation, Rachel Bolton and I talk about something we’ve both had to work through ourselves: the discomfort of being seen. We talk about perfectionism, self-doubt, the stories we tell ourselves, and why waiting until we feel “ready” often keeps us exactly where we are.
Rachel shares the PIE Framework, a powerful way to think about career growth through Performance, Image, and Exposure, along with practical ways to become more visible inside your organization without feeling like you’re constantly promoting yourself.
This conversation reminded me that courage isn’t the absence of fear. Sometimes it’s simply deciding to do the thing anyway.
If you’ve been sitting on an idea, waiting to share your voice, or wondering whether your work is enough, I hope this episode gives you the nudge you’ve been looking for.
In This Episode
Why visibility is about more than social media
The hidden cost of perfectionism
Rachel’s PIE Framework: Performance, Image & Exposure
Four practical ways to increase your visibility at work
Building advocates who speak your name in rooms you’re not in
The difference between self-promotion and thought leadership
Why confidence often comes after action, not before
About Rachel
Rachel Bolton is an Executive Leadership Advisor, keynote speaker, executive coach, and host of Rachel’s Leadership Lounge. With more than 20 years of leadership development experience, she helps leaders elevate their influence, communicate with confidence, and lead through change.
Connect with Rachel
🌐 Website:
https://www.therachelbolton.com
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbolton88/
🎙️ Rachel’s Leadership Lounge: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipUnlockedwithRachel
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