The Visibility Factor

149. The Power of Deliberate Creative Teams (with Dr. Amy Climer)

149. The Power of Deliberate Creative Teams (with Dr. Amy Climer)
Dr. Amy Climer is a thought leader in innovation, team development, and experiential learning. She teaches research-based practices, tools, and techniques to forward-thinking organizations such as the Mayo Clinic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the University of Wisconsin. Amy holds a Ph.D. in Leadership and Change from Antioch University. Her research led to the Her TEDx talk The Power of Deliberate Creative Teams explains her research and philosophies on innovation and her book Deliberate Creative Teams: How to Lead for Innovative Results will be out February 26, 2025. Amy is the host of The Deliberate Creative™ Podcast. She is the designer of Climer Cards, a creativity and teambuilding tool used by thousands to deepen conversations and generate ideas.
In this episode:
Amy shares about her work and what led her to write her book, Deliberate Creative Teams.
What her definition of creativity is and why many people don’t believe that they are creative.
Her experience of the innovation and creativity at Mayo Clinic and how that is leveraged to a difference for patients.
What her Deliberate Creative Team Scale is and what it measures for a team’s creativity.
The importance of having a purpose as a team and some examples of where that can be a struggle for a leader and a team to identify.
Different ways that leaders can ensure that everyone on the team has a voice in the room.
Cooperation vs Collaboration – what is the difference and why are they so often interchanged?
Being creative as a team won’t happen on its own, it has to be deliberate.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
Information on Amy:  
ClimerConsulting.com
ClimerCards.com
Amy Climer on Facebook (@climerconsulting)
Amy Climer on LinkedIn (in/amyclimer)
Amy Climer on Instagram (@amyclimer)
Amy Climer on Twitter/X (@amyclimer)
The Book that Amy Recommends:
Navigating Shit Storms by Liz Long
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As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com.
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148. Planning Your 2025

148. Planning Your 2025
Happy new year. When you are hearing this episode, we will have already had the new year. And you've already gotten through the holidays and hopefully had some time to recharge and relax. This is my favorite time of year, honestly. I love the holidays. First of all, it makes me happy to decorate and to have the whole family home, spend time, you know, going through all of our favorite traditions and eating all of the favorite foods. But it's also a time to look forward. I use it as a time to start to think about what I want to create in 2025.
In this episode:
What do you want to create in 2025?
Can you answer this challenging question - What do you want out of your life?
How do you plan your goals?
A new way to plan out your goals that is simple and easy to follow.
What could you add to a goal list that creates possibilities for you and your family?
Are you willing to let go of old beliefs, assumptions and ideas that aren’t serving you to get what you want in your life?
Be aware that your brain will try to hold you back. Appreciate your brain and what it is trying to do by keeping your safe, but keep going.
What new things are coming up for you that you can add to the list?
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!
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147. Slowing Down to Recharge

147. Slowing Down to Recharge
Today's episode is coming to you the day after Christmas here in the US or wherever you may be celebrating. I know many of you may not listen today, but I wanted to share some things with you that I think you can take advantage of while you're enjoying the holidays with family and friends. Take some time for you as well. This episode is called Slowing Down to Recharge. I put this together for you because I feel like it's the time of year when I try to take some time for myself to do this. I thought it might be helpful to hear some of the things that I'm doing and what I'm learning about rest, relaxation, sleep. Could any of these suggestions become a goal for you over the break, and also into the new year?
In this episode:
How much sleep are you getting?
How are you maintain your boundaries?
What decisions are you making that allow you to come first in your life?
Are you doing things with intention that will make you happy?
Recharging allows you to slow down to gain new ideas and perspective.
List of ideas that might help you recharge and reconnect with people.
When is the last time you sat in a place of peace and quiet?
Unlearn habits that aren’t serving you in the best way.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Ted Talk Playlist on Getting Sleep
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! 

146. Leading a Team Integration

146. Leading a Team Integration
So today's episode is about bringing a team together and integrating them in a way that they're successful. Sometimes this happens when you are the leader taking over a team and bringing a new team underneath you as well. You might be a new leader who's joining an organization and is inheriting a team that you haven't had before. There are all kinds of different scenarios that this can happen. When a new team begins to work together, it can take time to be productive and effective. So if you can do this successfully, they become more productive more quickly. They create a stronger bond together, and they actually are excited about the things that you're going to do together.
In this episode:
Integrating a team with intention can make a difference in the success of the team.
What are the team members thinking about during this kind of change?
What does a leader need to know with a change like this?
Look at leveraging more senior members on the team to support you as the new leader.
Help people get to know you as a leader professionally and personally.
Create a bonding experience for the team members to take advantage of through a Q&A activity.
Ensure that you answer the questions that the team has for you in the best way that you can.
Provide as much transparency as you can so they feel comfortable and build trust with you.
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! 

145. Let’s Make Internal Networking Easy

145. Let’s Make Internal Networking Easy
Today’s episode is about what to consider to make internal networking easier if you struggle with it. If you aren’t spending time on this, then it makes it really hard for people to think about you for opportunities. You can’t be reliant on your manager to be the only one talking about you with others. It is time for you to advocate for yourself. We will explore the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of internal networking to help you keep an easy framework in your head to follow.
In this episode:
Why is internal networking a good thing to do?
What are the top excuses that could prevent these conversations from happening?
For each of the categories of who, what, when, where, why and how – there are a subset of questions shared that you can ask yourself to prepare for these sessions in the best way.
Using a template to communicate confidently with someone internally.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Episode 64 - Networking to Build Connections and Visibility
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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! 

144. Are You Managing Your Career?

144. Are You Managing Your Career?
Today’s episode is focused on your career. "By the time you got to this point in your career, did you think that you would be further along?" Whether you had a plan in your head or not, it is a good question to ask yourself. There may be a reason that you haven’t gone further. Up until now, would you say that you have had a career that wasn’t planned out and more accidental or a career that you managed? Most people would probably say accidental which is how I would characterize my own. Just imagine…How would things have been different for you if you had planned more? It isn’t too late to start now.
In this episode:
What does it mean to have a managed career?
What does an accidental career look like?
Why would someone take on a role that may not be a good fit for them?
Creating clarity for what you want in a role.
Researching potential roles to determine what you might want to do.
Having an informational interview with people who have roles of interest to you.
You can start leveraging a career plan at any point, so why not today?
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! 

143. Grateful for You - Celebrating a Milestone Together!

143. Grateful for You - Celebrating a Milestone Together!
Today’s episode is focused on gratitude. It is going to be a little shorter than usual, but —there’s still a lot of value packed into this one. I wanted to share a couple of things with you and give you something impactful that you can take and apply right away. So, let’s dive in and make the most of this time together!
In this episode we are celebrating:
Celebrating with family during Thanksgiving in the US
Celebrating the milestone accomplishment of The Visibility Podcast reaching 10,000 downloads!
Sharing easy ideas for how you can incorporate more gratefulness in your life and career!
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
The Magic by Rhonda Byrne
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! 

142. Do You Have a Mentor?

142. Do You Have a Mentor?
Today’s episode is about mentoring. A mentor is an experienced and trusted advisor. They are the people that have had enough time in their career to share with you what they have learned and help guide you on your journey. Having a mentor can be a game changer for your career. Mentors can share their career experiences with you and help you see a different perspective. Mentoring has played an important role in my career and in so many of the leaders that I know.
In this episode:
Client story of shadowing a mentor to learn from and to see what career possibilities exist
Creating a mentoring program if you don’t have one.
Being a part of the Menttium program and how it helps leaders.
Having multiple mentors to help you with functional or business challenges.
What outcomes come out of mentoring relationships.
What is a mentor’s role in the mentoring relationship?
What do people talk about in mentoring sessions?
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! 

141. How Are You Being Perceived?

141. How Are You Being Perceived?
Today’s episode is about your perception and how that can impact your career opportunities. At a basic level your perception is how people in your organization view your leadership and your work. We used to say all the time that right or wrong, your perception is reality. If you are being viewed in the way that you want, then your perception equals the reality. However, if you are being viewed in a way that is very different than how you want, then you have to ask yourself the following questions: Will the current perception hold me back in my career? Do I want to be seen differently by my management? If the answer is yes to both of those questions, then you will need to do the work to shift how you show up so you can be seen in the way that you want.
In this episode:
What do you do when you find out your perception isn’t what you thought it was?
Are you paying attention to your personal brand?
What happens if you don’t manage your perception?
What can impact your perception?
Perceptions are reality and you need to manage yours.
You can change the perception of your personal brand.
What inputs you need to create a new perception of your personal brand.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
"Creating a Positive Professional Image" by Laura Morgan Roberts
"Perception: The Silent Career Killer and How to Outsmart It" by Nancy Fredericks
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! 

140. Embracing Your Role as a Leader

140. Embracing Your Role as a Leader
In today’s episode we are going to explore the question, are you embracing your role as a leader? When you step into a leadership role, it is important to be consistent, intentional and have the recognition that it is a continuous learning journey. Your team and your management want you to lead and expect that from you. Sometimes it is just a shift in your own mind that is the biggest change you need to make. Believing that you can do this and experimenting with what works best for you.
In this episode:
A story about the experience of transitioning into a new leadership role.
Challenges that a new leader faces internally about the new role.
Taking on a leadership role changes your identity.
What shifts does the new identity require you to make?
Each transition requires a new level of operating at a higher level as a leader.
A client example of someone who is not acting as a leader but couldn’t see it.
Ways to embrace your leadership role and see that you are ready.
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
Episode 139 - Relationships Make All the Difference
Episode 117 - Managing Up
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!