Episodes

Thursday Jul 18, 2024
124. Being Undervalued
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
124. Being Undervalued
In today’s episode, we are going to talk about how leaders can feel undervalued and what they can do about it. There are examples of leaders who have gone through the experience of feeling undervalued in this episode, so you can see where it may be happening for you without realizing it. It is important to build awareness of what your value is so you can share it with others. We all have a responsibility to share our value with others, every single day.
In this episode:
Client example of feeling like they aren’t valued and the impact that has on them.
You aren’t defined by the feedback that others have about you.
Do you believe that you are defined by what others say about you?
What can you explore to determine if you are valuing yourself or not?
How can you handle compliments in a better way?
Creating awareness about your value for yourself.
What do you do if you are feeling devalued?
The Visibility Factor Podcast is brought to you in part by the Amplify You Program.
Do you have limiting beliefs that are holding you back from the success that you want for you career and your life?
This 12-month program is a powerful experience that Amplify You is a unique program that will help you learn how to articulate your value and demonstrate the talent that you have so you get the opportunities you deserve!
Become a leader who uses your voice, makes an impact and has the career you deserve!
If you are interested in learning more visit: https://susanmbarber.com/programs/
If you are interested in learning more, visit:
susanmbarber.com/visibilitybreakthroughaccelerator/
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/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!

Thursday Jul 11, 2024
123. Believe in Yourself to Achieve Success
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
Thursday Jul 11, 2024
123. Believe in Yourself to Achieve Success
In today’s episode, we are going to talk about the importance of believing in yourself to achieve success. Believe in yourself. Trust that you have what it takes to achieve success and that you will figure out how to solve any challenges along the way. John Maxwell, author and leadership expert, shared, “You may succeed if nobody else believes in you, but you will never succeed if you don’t believe in yourself.” Simply put—if you want to succeed, you need to believe that you can.
In this episode:
Sue shares a story about how she joined Kraft
Taking the opportunity to ask for what you want.
Recognizing the impact a strong mindset and belief in yourself can have on your career.
Elite athlete example of self-belief to take him all the way to the Olympics.
Questions to help you assess your mindset.
Making the right choices for the future of your career.
Are you spending your time on the right things?
Assessing how a loss of confidence can impact you and how to get it back.
The Visibility Factor Podcast is brought to you in part by the Amplify You Program.
Do you have limiting beliefs that are holding you back from the success that you want for you career and your life?
This 12-month program is a powerful experience that Amplify You is a unique program that will help you learn how to articulate your value and demonstrate the talent that you have so you get the opportunities you deserve!
Become a leader who uses your voice, makes an impact and has the career you deserve!
If you are interested in learning more visit: https://susanmbarber.com/programs/
If you are interested in learning more, visit:
susanmbarber.com/visibilitybreakthroughaccelerator/
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/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!

Thursday Jul 04, 2024
122. What Makes You Unique?
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
Thursday Jul 04, 2024
122. What Makes You Unique?
This episode is about what makes you unique. Do you celebrate your uniqueness or hide it to fit in and conform? So many people are trying to be like everyone else, but that doesn’t help you stand out. Let’s talk about examples of how you can see your unique gifts as a strength instead!
In this episode:
Uniqueness is celebrated until someone gives an opinion that isn’t positive.
Wearing a mask to be able to fit into what others want you to be.
Every person has their own unique style, strengths and gifts.
Are you focused on yourself or in comparison to others?
How fear can get in the way and tell you a story to keep you safe.
Interview example – how would you stand out compared to other candidates?
Creating a unique list of both professional and personal experiences and gifts.
Shifting your mindset when it comes to the way you see yourself and what makes you unique.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
The Visibility Factor Episode 120 - It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal (with Lora Cheadle)
The Visibility Factor Podcast is brought to you in part by the Amplify You Program.
Do you have limiting beliefs that are holding you back from the success that you want for you career and your life?
This 12-month program is a powerful experience that Amplify You is a unique program that will help you learn how to articulate your value and demonstrate the talent that you have so you get the opportunities you deserve!
Become a leader who uses your voice, makes an impact and has the career you deserve!
If you are interested in learning more visit: https://susanmbarber.com/programs/
If you are interested in learning more, visit:
susanmbarber.com/visibilitybreakthroughaccelerator/
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/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!

Thursday Jun 27, 2024
121. Leading with Vulnerability
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
121. Leading with Vulnerability
This episode is about leadership vulnerability. I will share some of my own experiences of vulnerability, explain what vulnerability is, why it is important and why you should consider being a more vulnerable leader.
In this episode:
One of my first experiences seeing a senior leader be vulnerable.
What I used to believe vulnerability was and how I started to implement it.
A CEO’s viewpoint of how he leverages vulnerability in his company.
What will happen if a leader doesn’t focus on vulnerability?
Why your ego pushes you to avoid vulnerability.
How I leveraged vulnerability while writing The Visibility Factor.
How vulnerability plays a role in building a high performing team.
Vulnerability is necessary to build trust and connection with others and self-trust.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
"How to Embrace Vulnerability as Your Greatest Strength" by Tony Fahkry
"Brené Brown: Vulnerability in leadership" by Didier Elzinga
The Visibility Factor Podcast is brought to you in part by the Amplify You Program.
Do you have limiting beliefs that are holding you back from the success that you want for you career and your life?
This 12-month program is a powerful experience that Amplify You is a unique program that will help you learn how to articulate your value and demonstrate the talent that you have so you get the opportunities you deserve!
Become a leader who uses your voice, makes an impact and has the career you deserve!
If you are interested in learning more visit: https://susanmbarber.com/programs/
If you are interested in learning more, visit:
susanmbarber.com/visibilitybreakthroughaccelerator/
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/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!

Thursday Jun 20, 2024
120. It’s Not Burnout, It’s Betrayal (with Lora Cheadle)
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
120. It’s Not Burnout, It’s Betrayal (with Lora Cheadle)
Lora Cheadle, JD, Cht is the founder and CEO of Life Choreography® Solutions and is a recognized expert on burnout, betrayal, and self-expression. Her passion is empowering women to define and express themselves authentically in any situation, so they can feel calm, confident, and resourceful inside, no matter what happens on the outside. Whether reclaiming what was let go of along the way, rebuilding self-trust and self-worth, or breaking free from the narrative to create the next chapter of life your own way, Life Choreography provides the strategies and support necessary to take charge, heal, and thrive. As an attorney, TEDx speaker, and multi-talented coach, Lora shows women how to stop abandoning themselves, uncover the truths they’ve been hiding, and start asking more of life so they can turn their devastation into an invitation to soar.
In this episode:
Lora shared her personal story and the impact that situation had on her.
Her transition from attorney to coaching and what that was like.
She shared the 5 steps in her Flaunt book.
We took a deep dive into some of the steps from Flaunt to hear more about them.
That you can experience betrayal in all the relationships in your life including work.
Discussed her new book that is coming out soon, It’s Not Burnout, It’s Betrayal.
Some of her favorite tips to help you calm your energy when you are under stress.
Information on Lora:
Get your Free Resources from Lora here: https://loracheadle.com/freebies/
Lora’s website: www.loracheadle.com
Lora’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/flaunt-build-your-dreams-live-your-sparkle-after-betrayal/id1473720482
Lora’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeChoreographer/
Lora’s You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/loracheadlelifechoreographer
Lora’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loracheadle/
The Books that Lora Recommends:
Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima
Educated by Tara Westover
The Visibility Factor Podcast is brought to you in part by the Amplify You Program.
Do you have limiting beliefs that are holding you back from the success that you want for you career and your life?
This 12-month program is a powerful experience that Amplify You is a unique program that will help you learn how to articulate your value and demonstrate the talent that you have so you get the opportunities you deserve!
Become a leader who uses your voice, makes an impact and has the career you deserve!
If you are interested in learning more visit: https://susanmbarber.com/programs/
If you are interested in learning more, visit:
susanmbarber.com/visibilitybreakthroughaccelerator/
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/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!

Thursday Jun 13, 2024
119. Where Are You Spending Your Time?
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
119. Where Are You Spending Your Time?
Today’s episode is about where you spend your time each day. Are you spending it on things that are valuable and make an impact or on the easy things? Today I am going to share some of those insights with you and have you think about your time and how you spend it.
In this episode:
Is your calendar completely overloaded right now?
You can do anything, but you can’t do everything.
Three questions to help you determine if your time is getting a good return on investment.
Learn about Being Intentionally Focused.
Ways to use your calendar to help systematize your day and how you spend it.
Leverage start, stop and continue across your to do list and meetings to weed out what isn’t valuable.
5 ways to make space for joy in your life.
It’s time for you to stop being the superhero and create new superheroes instead.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
"5 Ways to Make Space for Joy in Your Life" by Carson Tate
The Life Coach School Podcast – Episode 514: Action Audit by Brooke Castillo
The Visibility Factor Podcast is brought to you in part by the Amplify You Program.
Do you have limiting beliefs that are holding you back from the success that you want for you career and your life?
This 12-month program is a powerful experience that Amplify You is a unique program that will help you learn how to articulate your value and demonstrate the talent that you have so you get the opportunities you deserve!
Become a leader who uses your voice, makes an impact and has the career you deserve!
If you are interested in learning more visit: https://susanmbarber.com/programs/
If you are interested in learning more, visit:
susanmbarber.com/visibilitybreakthroughaccelerator/
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/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!

Thursday Jun 06, 2024
118. Visibility in the Workplace
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
118. Visibility in the Workplace
Today’s episode is about being visible in the workplace. This episode can be very helpful for you if you are new to visibility, but it will also spark some new ideas for those who are familiar with visibility but may have lost focus on it. Being more visible simply requires intentional and consistent actions that people can see. They get to know you and your capabilities in a new way and begin to think about you for opportunities!
In this episode:
The two ways that people think about visibility in the workplace.
The benefits of visibility with your boss and other influential leaders.
Explore what to do when your don’t have a supportive manager.
Advocating for yourself and your team.
Being visible in difficult situations.
Take the lead to be more visible even if it is one small action.
Small actions can help you become more visible one step at a time.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
The Visibility Factor Podcast Episode: Managing Up
The Visibility Factor Podcast Episode: Inside the Visibility Factor RISE Process
Information on the Visibility Action Plan Workshop starting in June: https://susanmbarber.com/programs
The Visibility Factor Podcast is brought to you in part by the Amplify You Program.
Do you have limiting beliefs that are holding you back from the success that you want for you career and your life?
This 12-month program is a powerful experience that Amplify You is a unique program that will help you learn how to articulate your value and demonstrate the talent that you have so you get the opportunities you deserve!
Become a leader who uses your voice, makes an impact and has the career you deserve!
If you are interested in learning more visit: https://susanmbarber.com/programs/
If you are interested in learning more, visit:
susanmbarber.com/visibilitybreakthroughaccelerator/
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/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!

Thursday May 30, 2024
117. Managing Up
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
117. Managing Up
Managing up is managing the relationship with your boss — developing and cultivating a productive working relationship with your boss. It is an opportunity to learn your boss's management, leadership and communication styles and preferences. This, in turn, will help you learn about your own work and communication style preferences. Many people see this as a political game or an attempt to flatter their boss. There are probably some people who do manage up that way, but that doesn’t have to be what you do. I want you to see that managing up can be a positive for you and very beneficial for your career.
In this episode:
What does managing up mean?
The benefits of managing up to your boss and other influential leaders.
Pay attention to how you talk about your team members.
What you can gain through these conversations.
Potential topics to discuss in meetings with your boss.
What do you do when your boss doesn’t have time to meet with you?
Tips you can use when your boss isn’t supporting you.
Managing up can make a huge difference in your career.
The Visibility Factor Podcast is brought to you in part by the Amplify You Program.
Do you have limiting beliefs that are holding you back from the success that you want for you career and your life?
This 12-month program is a powerful experience that Amplify You is a unique program that will help you learn how to articulate your value and demonstrate the talent that you have so you get the opportunities you deserve!
Become a leader who uses your voice, makes an impact and has the career you deserve!
If you are interested in learning more visit: https://susanmbarber.com/programs/
If you are interested in learning more, visit:
susanmbarber.com/visibilitybreakthroughaccelerator/
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/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!

Thursday May 23, 2024
116. Your Leadership Impact
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
116. Your Leadership Impact
Leaders have a choice of how to spend their time each day but they have a hard time letting go of doing things that aren’t adding as much value. It comes down to looking at the impact that they are making. If they aren’t focused on the high value things, then they may need to build stronger boundaries and systems to get everything done but it allows them to spend time on what is important. I know some leaders who get little to no time with their managers and although they are getting through it, that isn’t ideal. So let’s spend some time today talking about leadership impact.
In this episode:
Story of the impact that a leader made on someone in his career.
What makes the difference for you when someone treats you well as a leader?
The qualities of emotional intelligent leaders.
How can you make a difference for your team members?
What you can do for team members to help retain them.
How you can make a difference for someone each day.
What you can do to help develop your team members so they can grow.
You get an opportunity to make an impact on someone every day.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
"Give Your People C.R.A.P. if You Want Great Employee Retention" by Jeff Korles
"5 Qualities of Emotionally Intelligent Leaders” by Joel Garfinkle
The Visibility Factor Podcast is brought to you in part by the Amplify You Program.
Do you have limiting beliefs that are holding you back from the success that you want for you career and your life?
This 12-month program is a powerful experience that Amplify You is a unique program that will help you learn how to articulate your value and demonstrate the talent that you have so you get the opportunities you deserve!
Become a leader who uses your voice, makes an impact and has the career you deserve!
If you are interested in learning more visit: https://susanmbarber.com/programs/
If you are interested in learning more, visit:
susanmbarber.com/visibilitybreakthroughaccelerator/
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/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!

Thursday May 16, 2024
115. Merging Money and Meaning in Business (with Bessi Graham)
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
115. Merging Money and Meaning in Business (with Bessi Graham)
Bessi Graham is a Business and Leadership Strategist with over 20 years’ experience from the grassroots of sitting in the dirt working with business owners across the Pacific Islands through to the United Nations in Geneva. The ability to bridge the systemic and the practical is one of their superpowers! Bessi is CEO and Co-Founder of Benefit Capital and Creator of The Jasper Blueprint. Bessi brings together the rare mix of systemic insight and practical wisdom. Their pragmatic approach to pursuing a win-win is a breath of fresh air in a world that continually tells leaders they must choose either doing good OR making money. Bessi’s work demonstrates how to merge money and meaning.
In this episode:
How did she get involved working with the UN and the Obama Foundation?
How did her view of the either/or vs the both/and mindset evolve?
What does she see as the 3 big gaps in today’s leadership?
What advice would she give to younger leaders today?
Sharing perspective on a leader’s values vs an organization’s values.
What does she mean by merging meaning and money?
What is a Jasper Blueprint and how can business leaders leverage it?
Information on Bessi:
Connect with Bessi on LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/bessi-graham-48a31323
Merging Money and Meaning Masterclass: https://bessigraham.com/masterclass/
Podcast: The Jasper Blueprint www.bessigraham.com/podcast
Website: www.bessigraham.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bessigraham8839?feature=shared
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bessigraham/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/789735838552817
The Book that Bessi Recommends:
The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope
The Visibility Factor Podcast is brought to you in part by the Amplify You Program.
Do you have limiting beliefs that are holding you back from the success that you want for you career and your life?
This 12-month program is a powerful experience that Amplify You is a unique program that will help you learn how to articulate your value and demonstrate the talent that you have so you get the opportunities you deserve!
Become a leader who uses your voice, makes an impact and has the career you deserve!
If you are interested in learning more visit: https://susanmbarber.com/programs/
If you are interested in learning more, visit:
susanmbarber.com/visibilitybreakthroughaccelerator/
Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast
Check out my website to order my book and view the videos/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!

It’s Time to Raise Your Visibility:
Welcome to the Visibility Factor podcast with Susan M. Barber – a show where business leaders and anyone seeking ways to raise their visibility can come to learn how to take action in their own authentic way. It’s time to raise your visibility, amplify your voice and be the confident leader you were meant to be.
Each week, author, former fortune 500 IT Director turned executive coach, Susan M. Barber will bring you inspiring guests, coaching, tips and tools to empower you to take action so that you can elevate your career and gain new opportunities.
Topics about visibility, authenticity, confidence, leadership, impostor syndrome, and career transition will be discussed each week with guests who are amazing leaders and are doing great things in the world. There are so many possibilities to do more than you think you can, so trust yourself and let’s take this visibility journey together!