Coffee with Kim How To Get Noticed And Gain Influence At Work Lorraine K. Lee
Jun 3, 2025
Lorraine K. Lee, a leadership coach and author of "Unforgettable Presence," shares insights on gaining influence at work. She emphasizes the power of small daily interactions over grand gestures and offers strategies for introverts to manage their energy effectively. Lorraine introduces her RAVE model—Relationships, Appearances, Visibility, Expertise—to build influence. Tips for making a great impression in meetings, mastering virtual presence, and being a connector illustrate how to create impactful professional relationships.
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Protect Your Energy While Staying Visible
- Manage your energy by pacing visibility activities and choosing formats that suit your introvert strengths.
- Do two podcast interviews max in a day and favor written or async channels when possible.
Presence Is All Your Touchpoints
- Presence equals how you're seen and where you're seen across many small touchpoints.
- Think beyond boardroom moments to Slack messages, profiles, and regular interactions.
Show Up Where Decision-Makers Are
- Find the strategic places where decision-makers actually are and show up there deliberately.
- Publish newsletters, join key Slack channels, or use the company intranet to make your work visible.
