Coaching for Leaders
723: Create Visibility for Your Work, with Melody Wilding
Mar 3, 2025
Melody Wilding, an executive coach for high-achievers and contributor to Harvard Business Review, shares insights on creating visibility for your work. She emphasizes that good work alone isn't enough; self-advocacy is crucial. Melody introduces the ‘story bank’ concept to help craft compelling narratives about achievements. She discusses the importance of communicating accomplishments and maintaining proactive relationships. It's all about ensuring your work is recognized while supporting the team's goals and enhancing overall visibility.
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Quick takeaways
- Visibility is essential for career advancement, as relying on the assumption that good work will be recognized often leads to missed opportunities.
- Creating a personal story bank allows professionals to effectively communicate their accomplishments, shaping how their contributions are perceived by others.
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The Myth of Meritocracy
The notion that good work will inherently be recognized is a common belief that often hinders professional visibility. Many individuals assume that talent and dedication will naturally lead to recognition and rewards in the workplace, but this ideal scenario doesn't reflect reality, particularly in today's fractured attention landscape. With busy leaders managing multiple responsibilities, outstanding work can easily be overlooked amidst competing priorities. Therefore, actively creating visibility for one's contributions is crucial to ensure that achievements do not go unnoticed.
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