

Strategies for Being Seen and Heard in Your Job Search and at Work
Mar 26, 2025
Chloé Nwangwu, a brand strategist and director at NobiWorks, shares her expertise on increasing visibility for career advancement. She discusses the systemic issues of under-recognition in the workplace, offering insightful strategies for job seekers to amplify their presence. Chloé outlines the five stages of visibility, emphasizing how to craft a powerful personal brand and navigate biases that hinder professional growth. Her insights provide actionable tips for transforming ambition into recognition, ensuring everyone is seen and heard.
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Yemen Peace Talks
- Chloé Nwangwu's work in international conflict resolution, specifically in Yemen, led her to the concept of under-recognition.
- She realized that even well-meaning groups can exclude crucial voices, highlighting how systemic issues hinder recognition.
Defining Under-Recognition
- Under-recognition is the systemic overlooking or underappreciation of certain individuals and experiences.
- It differs from underrepresentation by implying an active agent contributing to the issue.
Understanding Stakeholder Motivations
- To gain recognition, refine your platform by understanding stakeholders' motivations.
- Identify your protagonist (decision-maker), champions, gatekeepers, mediators, and advocates.