Gain Visibility at Work or be the Turkish Olympic Shooter!

Small Talk with RainKraft - Career-lifting Conversations

Do we just show up to the Olympics and shoot our shot?

Ironically, all the visibility Yusuf Dikeç gained as he grabbed a silver medal in Olympic Shooting was for looking like he just woke up and decided to walk into the Olympic arena. But, this wasnt his first rodeo! It was his 5th. He first participated in the Olympics in Beijing representing Turkey in 2008.

So can we also take our shots quietly in the corner and let our work be seen when it is seen?

Join Coach Subha Chandrasekaran as she introduces this season's focus on the non-linear nature of career growth. Whether you're a mid-management professional, a leader in transition, or someone early in your career looking to accelerate your growth, this season is designed to provide you with actionable insights and inspiration.

Summary

Subha and Hasita explore the concept of visibility in the workplace and its importance in career growth and recognition. They discuss the challenges of balancing work and self-promotion, the role of managers in promoting visibility, and the need for individuals to actively showcase their skills and expertise. The conversation also touches on the cultural context of humility and the negative connotations associated with self-promotion. Overall, they emphasize the value of visibility in creating opportunities, building connections, and advancing in one's career.

Takeaways

• Visibility in the workplace is important for career growth and recognition.
• Balancing work and self-promotion can be a challenge
• Managers play a role in promoting visibility
• Cultural beliefs about humility can hinder self-promotion
• Visibility creates opportunities, builds connections, and contributes to career advancement.

Book reference - Burn Book by Kara Swisher

Chapters

00:00 Shooting Stars at the Olympics

00:57 The Importance of Visibility

04:17 Challenges and Misconceptions of Visibility

09:12 Strategies for Being Visible

15:11 Balancing Visibility and Authenticity

19:01 Putting Work in Perspective for Recognition

21:17 Situational Visibility in Important Meetings

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*Keywords:* Careers, Career Growth, Leadership, Professional Development, Skill Building, Big Picture Thinking, Strategic Visioning, Career Transitions, Resilience, Mindful Leadership, Career podcast, podcast, coaching podcast, visibility, workplace, career growth, recognition, self-promotion, managers, skills, expertise, humility, opportunities, connections