126. Design Your Life (with Melissa O’Hara)

Melissa is an experienced business professional who is passionate about inspiring others. After a successful career in business and HR, she founded the O’Hara Solutions Group to help organizations solve complex problems. As an expert facilitator and coach, Melissa has a distinctive style and holistic approach to working with her clients. She helps them see new possibilities, find flexible solutions, and achieve accelerated results. Creator of the Horizon Life DesignTM framework, she provides the tools and techniques for individuals to take ownership of their future.

In this episode:

• Melissa shares about her corporate background and what she loved about it.
• How she looked at her energy to determine her next career step.
• How she created her Horizon Life Design Framework.
• The five steps of her framework and how she uses it with clients.
• How she uses the process of experimentation to help clients look at new possibilities.
• Creating clarity by using experimentation in all areas of your life.
• The importance of using questions – big questions vs little questions.

Information on Melissa:

• Melissa's Website: OharaSolutionsGroup.com
• Melissa O’Hara on Linkedin (in/melissa-ohara-916669b)

The Book that Melissa Recommends:

• Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine

The Visibility Factor Podcast is brought to you in part by the Amplify You Program.

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• 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!
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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!

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125. Own Your Career: Stand Up, Show Up and Speak Up (with Lisa Gillette)

Lisa Gillette is an equal pay activist, speaker, podcaster, and ICF certified women’s leadership coach. Before starting her own business, Lisa spent 25 years in Entertainment Media; the last 10 as an executive in Sports Television. Lisa’s company, BIGSKY Coaching & Consulting is a natural extension of her desire to guide, support and encourage more women to ascend up the leadership ladder all the way into the “C” suite.

In this episode:

• Lisa shares her background as an Executive in Sports Media and how she moved into Coaching and Consulting.
• Using humor as an approach to diffuse a difficult situation.
• Her KISS approach – keep it simple and straightforward.
• Ways to handle a situation where you are being talked over or diminished.
• Ask for what you want from the first day of your role – set expectations of how to get to the next level and what is needed to make that happen.
• The importance of using data to show the value that you bring when asking for a raise or promotion opportunities.
• Ensure you have a growth mindset and that you can leverage that for your development.
• Trust yourself to help move you forward in your career.

Information on Lisa:

• Lisa's Website: BigSky.coach
• Lisa Gillette on Linkedin (in/lisa-gillette)
• Lisa Gillette on Instagram (@bigskycoach_lisa_gillette)
• Lisa Gillette on Facebook (@bigskycoachlisa)

The Books that Lisa Recommends:

• The Power of Self-Compassion by Kristen Neff
• The Nice Girl Books by Lois Frankel

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!