Today’s Workplace Therapist Show is all about building confidence, overcoming imposter syndrome and fostering a culture of safety. My guest, Susan Barber, shares 3 ways to increase your visibility factor. It’s a great conversation and I know you’ll take lots of notes just like I did.
Dive In:
03:00 Meet Susan and hear what “visibility” means to her.
04:30 Preparing for visibility in your next role.
06:00 What does it look like to “build” visibility? Example: Being in the room but not speaking vs. showing up early.
08:00 Where do we start? The RISE Method: Reflect, Ideate, Select and Evaluate. “The more actions you take, the more confidence you gain.”
12:30 Brandon and Susan discuss being prepared to work with a mentor or sponsor.
14:30 Imposter Syndrome: “Everyone tells you you’re amazing, but you don’t believe it. You’re in constant comparison every day.” Susan reminds listeners, it’s okay to ask for help.
17:30 Saying “no”… and the ability to do so.
20:30 How can we maintain visibility when working remotely? Maximize meetings!
24:00 How can leaders foster this? Create a culture of safety. Susan highlights recommendations for introverts.
27:45 Being talked over during meetings? Susan’s advice.
29:30 Susan’s Life Hack: Assume the best of others; put yourself in their shoes.
Show Resources:
- Check out Susan’s book, “The Visibility Factor.”
- To download this show and catch up on others, find us on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify and YouTube.
- Connect with Brandon on LinkedIn.
Therapist, professor, consultant and radio host, Brandon Smith brings an upbeat, witty approach to the challenges of workplace health and dysfunction. 
