Last week, during my webinar “The 7 Sins of Career Networking,”  we explored what makes networking feel uncomfortable — and what turns it into genuine visibility. The biggest “sins” weren’t about technique.  They were about mindset:  ❌ Believing we can succeed alone.  ❌ Thinking we have nothing to offer.  ❌ Talking only when we need something. What struck participants most was the moment they realized that visibility doesn’t come from visibility tactics — it comes from genero

Many professionals tell me, “I don’t want to sound arrogant.”But visibility isn’t about ego, it’s about clarity. Here’s how to strike the right balance: 1. Replace adjectives with facts. Say, “I led the process improvement that cut delays by 15%.” 2. Use “we” for success, “I” for responsibility. It shows maturity. 3. Link your results to outcomes leaders care about, performance, engagement, or innovation. Visibility done right builds trust.When people understand your contribu

I still remember that workshop.  A high-performing team, visibly tired. A VP who had already decided what we were going to do.  And me — walking in without having met the team beforehand. That was my mistake. Seven people, one leader in the room, and a silence thick enough to cut. All my careful plans — useless. So I decided to drop the script.  I began with something real:  “What’s in your way today?” One by one, they opened up.  Sleep. Anxiety. The pressure of not being hea

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