The Visibility Factor

14. The Happiness Recipe (with Becky Morrison)

14. The Happiness Recipe (with Becky Morrison)
Rebecca Morrison was a happily married mom and lawyer with a two-decade career in Big Law and Finance, she felt like something was missing. That feeling led her on a quest to figure out whether it was possible to be both successful and happy. Now a Happiness Coach and Author of The Happiness Recipe: A Powerful Guide Living What matters, Rebecca helps successful but unsatisfied high achievers find their happiness recipe so they can live happier, lead happier and build happy businesses. Rebecca is a graduate of Wellesley College and Georgetown Law. She is also a UC Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute Certified Executive Coach.
In this episode we discussed:
We started off discussing her book called The Happiness Recipe. I was curious how she came up with the title, what it was like to write it and what she hoped it would do for readers.
She shared a pivotal moment that she had as she was giving her daughter a bath that changed how she thought about her life and her career.
We talked about the term Priority-Aligned Living that she has in the book and what it means to her and how readers should think about it.
She organized the book around three parts that can be referred to over and over throughout the transitions of life and career. Her explanations of those three parts were very impactful.  
We also talked about what it is like to be a working mother with a high pressure job and the transition she went through from being a lawyer to becoming an entrepreneur and coach.
Have you found that more people have come to you during and after the pandemic to find ways to deal with the stress and anxiety?
We talked about the impactful work that she is doing with law firms and her individual clients to help them find balance.
Becky says that visibility is being willing to share what is important to you at this time in your life.
Some of the books that Becky recommended:
The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level
Here's a link to Becky's Book, as well as her website to connect with her!
The Happiness Recipe: A Powerful Guide to Living What Matters
UntangleHappiness.com
 
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Check out my website and the resources for The Visibility Factor book. As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com.
You can also find me on social media everywhere – Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast!
I look forward to connecting with you! If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
 
Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!

13. Write a Must Read (with AJ Harper)

13. Write a Must Read (with AJ Harper)
AJ Harper is an editor and publishing strategist who helps authors write foundational books that enable them to build readership, grow their brand and make a significant impact on the world. As ghostwriter and as developmental editor, she has worked with newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together they’ve written nine books, including Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan, Fix This Next, and their latest, Get Different. Through her Top Three Book Workshops and editing retreats, AJ empowers authors with insider publishing knowledge and guides them through the book development, writing, and editing process. She has written for many people, but now has her own book called Write a Must Read, coming out on May 24th!
In this episode we discussed:
How AJ became a writer and developmental editor
What holds people back from writing their books
Her advice for a would-be author to know or have plan in place prior to starting down the path to write a book
She shared how she built her Top Three Book Workshop and her vision for it
She described how it feels to have helped so many people realize their dream to become authors and publish their books through her workshop
We discussed who her new book Write a Must Read is for and what does she hope that her readers will learn from it
She shared some of the pre-reader feedback that she has received about her new book
We talked about her experience of writing her own book vs. when she writes books with Mike Michalowicz
I asked her what does she want her legacy to be
AJ says visibility is necessary! You have to do it to be able to get your message out in front of people!
Some of the books that AJ recommended:
Disrupting Sacred Cows by Garrett B. Gunderson (comes out 6/28/2022)
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich
Here are the links to AJ’s new book and other books that were mentioned during the podcast episode!
Write a Must Read by AJ Harper
Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
Get Different by Mike Michalowicz
Fix This Next by Mike Michalowicz
War of Art by Steven Pressfield
 
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Check out my website and the resources for The Visibility Factor book. As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com.
You can also find me on social media everywhere – Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast!
I look forward to connecting with you! If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
 
Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!

12. Creating Leader and Team Visibility (with Jen Fox)

12. Creating Leader and Team Visibility (with Jen Fox)
Jen is the Director of Service & Operational Compliance at Terminix and a 17-year veteran people manager in the pest control industry. She has led teams in both the field and HQ across multiple functions. She is known for connecting people, her passion for the pest industry, and choosing the best approach to help her team build trust with field facing teammates in stressful situations.  
In this episode:
Jen shared how she started in her career at Terminix.
We talked about the things that the pest control industry and Terminix are doing to bring more women to the field.
Jen shared some of the biggest influences on her as a leader.
The top traits that Jen sees in leaders.
Her biggest success as a leader are the connections that she has made.
Jen shares some great ideas on how she keeps her team who is located all over the US connected and maintains their engagement.
She shared how great her current work culture is and how she supports the development of her team.
The types of things that she does to be visible and to help her team to show their value.  
RISE Up and Be Visible Quick Tips:
Jen shared so many practical approaches that she uses to lead her team, how she helps them to be engaged and visible!
Her book recommendations were:
The Visibility Factor by Susan M. Barber
Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Gallup and Tom Rath
  
Jen's Contact Information:
Jen Fox on LinkedIn
 
THE VISIBILITY FACTOR WITH SUSAN M. BARBER
Check out my website and the resources for The Visibility Factor book. As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com.
You can also find me on social media everywhere – Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast!
I look forward to connecting with you! If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
 
Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!

11. Are You Playing Small?

11. Are You Playing Small?
Continuing the focus on the Impostor Types from The Visibility Factor book, today’s episode is going to focus on the fourth type of impostor syndrome: Devalued and Diminished, which can be thought of as someone who plays small.
In this episode:
An excerpt of a client coaching session on playing small from my book The Visibility Factor
Defining what playing small is for a leader
Examples of where I played small in my career
Provided some impactful questions to reflect on to see where you may be playing small
How to see your own value
The importance of acting as if to start showing your value in a bigger way
Click here to listen to Episode 6 – "Fear and Impostor Syndrome."
 
Announcement
The Visibility Factor Audiobook is out now! You can find it wherever you listen to audiobooks!
 
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Check out my website and the resources for The Visibility Factor book.
As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com. You can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!
If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
 
Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!

10. No Need to Compare

10. No Need to Compare 
In episode 6 I talked about imposter syndrome; today’s episode is the continuation of the review of all the impostor syndrome types that were discussed in my book The Visibility Factor. This episode going to focus on the third type of impostor syndrome: Image Judger (a.k.a) someone in comparison.
In this episode:
Everyone compares themselves to others at one time or another.
What does someone who is an image judger look and feel like?
Discussion of an article by Joshua Becker called: A Helpful Guide to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others.  
Ask yourself these key questions to build awareness of where you are judging your image against other people.
How much time is wasted on comparison?  
Suggestions to stop focusing on comparison and instead focus on your own successes.
Resources:
Click here to listen to Episode 6 – "Fear and Impostor Syndrome."
Click here to read "A Helpful Guide to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others" by Joshua Becker.
Click here to read "How to Stop Comparing Myself to Others on Instagram" by Tish Weinstock.
Click here to buy the book Loving What Is by Byron Katie.
 
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Check out my website and the resources for The Visibility Factor book.
As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com. You can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!
If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!
 

9. Just Say No (a.k.a. Boundaries)

9. Just Say No (a.k.a. Boundaries)
In episode 6, I talked about impostor syndrome, how it can impact your success and the six types of impostor syndrome from my book, The Visibility Factor. I will include the link to that episode in the show notes so you can go back and listen to it if you missed it. Today’s episode is going to focus on the second type of impostor syndrome: just say no (a.k.a) boundaries.
(You will notice that this type of impostor syndrome has a lot of overlap with the first type of impostor syndrome we talked about in Episode 8: Are You an Agreeable Accommodator?)
In this episode:
What are boundaries?
What does someone who can’t say no or has no boundaries look like?
Reasons that saying no can be hard.
Examples of how to say no to your manager or a friend without breaking the relationship
How do you know that you are letting others break your boundaries?
What happens when you say yes to everyone else?
Key questions to ask yourself and others to ensure you maintain your boundaries
What are some prepared responses you can use when you need to say no.
Rise and Shine Visibility Tip
Resources:
Click here to listen to Episode 8 – “Are You an Agreeable Accommodator?”
Click here to listen to Episode 6 – "Fear and Impostor Syndrome."
Click here to listen to Episode 4 – “Heart Value with Mary Tess Rooney”
Click here to read “3 Simple Steps to Establishing Boundaries that Stick” from the Curry Psychology Group
 
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Check out my website and the resources for The Visibility Factor book.
As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com. You can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!
If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!
 

8. Are You an Agreeable Accommodator?

8. Are You an Agreeable Accommodator?
In episode 6, I talked about impostor syndrome, how it can impact your success and the six types of impostor syndrome from my book, The Visibility Factor. I will include the link to that episode in the show notes so you can go back and listen to it if you missed it. Today’s episode is going to focus on the first type of impostor syndrome: agreeable accommodator a.k.a. people pleasing.
How do you recognize someone who is challenged with being an agreeable accommodator?
Shared a movie example that demonstrates someone who people pleases.
How does people pleasing start?
Client example of how challenging it is when you are an agreeable accommodator?
What are the classic behaviors of an agreeable accommodator?
How can you say no without breaking a relationship?
What happens if you continue to be a people pleaser?
Learning to trust and value yourself.
Link here to listen to Episode 6 – "Fear and Impostor Syndrome."
 
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Check out my website and the resources for The Visibility Factor book.
As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com. You can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!
If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!

7. How To Get a Raise at Work with Laura Browne

7. How To Get a Raise at Work with Laura Browne
Interview with Laura Browne, Author of Increase Your Income
 
Laura Browne is a corporate trainer, author, speaker, and certified business coach with more than 20 years of experience in global human resources and management development. Laura spent 9 years delivering coaching and training to high potential female leaders from Fortune 100 companies through WOMEN Unlimited. She’s written for Forbes and has been quoted as a business expert in major publications including Cosmopolitan, Family Circle magazine, and USA Weekend. Laura is the author of 10 books including Why Can’t You Communicate Like Me? How Smart Women Get Results At Work and Increase Your Income – 7 Rules for Women Who Want To Make More Money at Work.
Interview Highlights:
We started off discussing Laura’s latest book, Increase Your Income and why it was important to write this book for women.
Her book highlighted a list of reasons that hold women back when it comes to asking for more money and how she helps them move past these challenges?
Laura grouped bosses into types to help her readers negotiate in a way that aligns to their bosses’ style and how those approaches are working.
It is great that you also include a section on helping entrepreneurs and consultants who are also negotiating for money on the engagements they have with companies. How has this been received by the people that you work with?
The case studies that you have in the book are gold! How have you seen that the case studies are impacting people?
We discussed another one of her books, A Salary Cinderella Story (Or How To Make More Money Without A Fairy Godmother.) and how it differs from Increase Your Income?
Her online training programs on how to be more confident and negotiate for higher salaries.
Go to https://learn.careertipsforwomen.com/ and use the code “visibility” to get a 10% discount on any of her courses!
She also shared how she helps women move past their money stories to get the salaries that they deserve
 
Laura's Contact Information:
Laura Browne on LinkedIn (in/LauraBrowne)
Career Tips For Women on Facebook
 
RISE Up and Be Visible Quick Tips:
Laura shared so many practical approaches to salary negotiation and called being visible “essential.”
Her book recommendation was The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor.
 
THE VISIBILITY FACTOR WITH SUSAN M. BARBER
Check out my website and the resources for The Visibility Factor book.
As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com. You can also find me on social media everywhere – Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!
If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!
 

6. Impostor Syndrome

6. Impostor Syndrome
In today’s episode we are going to talk about fear and impostor syndrome, how it can impact your success and the six types of impostor syndrome from my book, The Visibility Factor. Just like me, there are so many leaders who have so much potential, but don’t believe how great they are, no matter how many people tell them that they are amazing. I am excited to talk to you about this today to help you see how impostor syndrome can challenge and impact everything that you do. This awareness will help you move past it and take action to break this habit.
How does fear play a role in impostor syndrome
What does the research say about impostor syndrome?
How does impostor syndrome show up for leaders?
What are the different types of impostor syndrome?
How do the different types impact a leader’s success?
Upcoming episodes will review each type of impostor syndrome in more detail
 
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Check out my website and the resources for The Visibility Factor book.
As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com. You can also find me on social media everywhere – Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!
If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!

5. Leverage Your Creativity (with Susie deVille)

5. Leverage Your Creativity
Susie deVille is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build wildly successful businesses by rediscovering their creativity and leveraging the power of their true nature. An author, coach, and entrepreneur who built and sold a highly profitable real estate firm, she has been researching innovation and creativity since 2005. She is the founder and CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute and trained as a coach with Dr. Martha Beck. Her first book, Buoyant: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, and Free, will be published in September of 2022.
Susie shared insights into her upcoming book, Buoyant and why it was important for her to write
Key takeaways that readers will gain from her book
The breakthroughs that everyone is having in her Sketchbook Entrepreneur Masterclass. The class helps participants use creative activities to get their ideas out and helps them take imperfect action…the messier the better.
The Buoyant book was written for entrepreneurs, but Susie shares how it can apply to leaders or other professions where they could benefit from creativity.
Isn't creativity just for a select few and not all of us?
Susie shared her ideas and advice for visibility
Book Recommendations:
Still Possible by David Whyte
If You Want to Write by Brenda Ueland
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
Susie’s Contact Information:
IMetSusie.com
    Go to the above link to find her website and sign up for her newsletter to learn more about  her book and upcoming masterclasses!
Email: susie@innovationcompass.com
Facebook (@susie.deville)
Facebook (@innovationandcreativityinstitute)
Instagram (@susie_deville)
LinkedIn (Susie deVille)
Twitter (@susiedeville)
InnovationAndCreativityInstitute.com
 
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Check out my website and the resources for The Visibility Factor book.
As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com. You can also find me on social media everywhere – Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!
If you liked The Visibility Factor, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and rate it where you listen to podcasts! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!
Thank you to the team at Sheep Jam Productions for the amazing support of The Visibility Factor Podcast!