BUILD VISIBILITY AND CREDIBILITY
My goal is to help as many people as possible build greater visibility and credibility through their profile, network and body of work.
There is a way forward. It is achievable, and you can use these tools and ideas to help you accomplish this within a timeframe that suits you.
This Venn diagram outlines the necessary focus areas. You will work on building a strong profile, a relevant network, and a tangible body of work. In doing so, you will enhance your visibility, reach, and impact. Each area is important on its own, but together, they create an aligned, clear and incredibly powerful presence.
PROTECT YOUR DREAM
To deliver this mission, my key priorities are to share ideas and create programs that focus on:
- how to enhance professional visibility and executive presence, regardless of where you are in your career journey or the industry sector you are in
- how to grow and expand your network
- how to showcase your experience and expertise through a tangible and purposeful body of work
- how to advocate for yourself and do the important work to support yourself throughout this process
- training others on how to embark on this journey, focusing on practical steps and quick wins along the way
This is about taking control of your own career and personal narrative, rather than leaving it to others.
This is about reflecting on who you are, where you’ve been, what you’ve achieved, and where you are going.
This is about living intentionally, making choices, and dreaming big dreams.
Life is busy and distracting, and often, we leave these big decisions and issues for a different time and place when we may feel more up to it, more secure, more confident, and more sure of ourselves. But I’ve come to realise that things often do not work out that way.
If we want something done in a particular way and done well, sometimes we need to do it ourselves. When it comes to our personal and professional lives, perhaps it is time to realise that we are truly the best at figuring out the who, what, where, when and how of what needs to be accomplished.
To do that, we must protect our innermost dreams, the ones we do not share with others. We must believe that it is possible, and we must do what is needed to make it happen, one step at a time.
This is about being proactive, intentional, and taking charge. It’s about focusing on what we can do, where we are headed, and mapping out a plan that gets us from here to there. It’s also about figuring out why we don’t do what’s needed to build our profile well, grow our network, and develop a portfolio that supports us.
What holds us back?
Every day is a chance to start afresh, to begin the important work that often gets set aside for a “special day” or “dedicated time”. How powerful is it to realise that you can shape who you are and influence how others perceive you?
Do the work necessary to help others understand who you are and the value you bring. Believe in what you can achieve, and make things happen.
Start with small steps, and celebrate wins, big and small. Begin with what you have, from where you are. Nothing more is needed. Be patient and consistent. Then, watch the magic unfold.