How to Gain Executive Visibility Through Initiative

Before becoming an Executive, I was an INVISIBLE contributor for the first 10 years of my career. (you probably are too) I was: Dreaming of recognition but → keeping my head down and hoping someone would notice Dreaming of promotions but → waiting for my turn instead of advocating for myself Dreaming of leadership roles but → staying quiet in meetings to avoid rocking the boat Dreaming of making an impact but → underselling my achievements to appear humble Turning point? I got snubbed for promotions not once, not twice but THREE times. Staying quiet was getting me a first-class seat at my DESK. After the third snub, I realized: I can't stay quiet and expect someone to notice me. I will always care more about my career than anyone else. I can't expect someone to articulate our value for me. I worked on: Actively sharing my accomplishments: "Our team's productivity increased 30% last quarter due to the new process I implemented." Clearly communicating my career goals: "I expressed my interest in leading the upcoming project to my manager, highlighting my relevant skills." Volunteering for high-visibility projects: "I took charge of presenting our department's quarterly results to the executive team." Quantifying and presenting my contributions: "I created a dashboard showing how my initiatives saved the company $500K annually." I eventually became an executive once I put these into practice. You don't need to change jobs every time you hit a roadblock. Or throw money at the problem with another degree or certificate. Learning to articulate your value can make all the difference. To master value articulation: Keep a detailed record of your achievements Align your work with company objectives and highlight this connection Practice describing your impact in concise, compelling ways Seek opportunities to present your work to leadership Regularly update your manager on your progress and aspirations Remember: "Your work speaks for itself, but only if you give it a voice." #aLITTLEadvice

Professional visibility As an executive coach for women, I always emphasize that visibility is not a matter of luck but of strategy, boldness, and consistency. If you want to position yourself as a reference in your field of work, you need more than just doing your job. Here are some disruptive strategies to achieve it: °Do not wait to be assigned a project. Example: if you notice that a process is inefficient, develop a proposal and present it to your team. °Share results, progress, and learnings in meetings with other areas, internal newsletters, or even on LinkedIn. Example: publish a brief success story about a project you worked on. °It is not enough to speak; you must ask the right questions. Example: instead of just listening, ask: "How could we optimize this process to improve efficiency?" °Challenge the status quo with viable proposals; if something can be done better, dare to say it. Example: if your team follows an outdated method, suggest trying a new tool and show its benefits. °Offer talks, mentorships, or participate in panels. Example: propose a webinar on a key skill in your sector. °When crises or challenges arise, step up. Example: if there is a lack of organization in a project, create a clear plan and present it. Turn your work into a reference, into something that truly makes a difference for your audience, your team, and the community in which you operate; it is better to create solutions, promote critical thinking, and, above all, put them into practice to make them possible and lead from action, coherence, and real impact. Which of these strategies will you apply this week? I’ll read yours  in the comments. 💬 Dania@fiercemusecoaching.com 

Most people in tech believe career growth is all about getting better at your craft. And don’t get me wrong- skills do matter. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: It’s not just about how good you are. It’s about who knows how good you are. Some of the most talented engineers I’ve worked with stayed stuck in the same role for years, not because they weren’t skilled, but because no one outside their immediate circle knew the impact they were making. Meanwhile, others who actively shared their work, spoke at events, collaborated publicly, or mentored others; they became the names that came up in rooms they weren’t even in yet. That’s what visibility does. For me, building visibility has looked like: 🤝 Sharing what I’m learning- not just what I already know. Posting takeaways from AI research papers, experiments with new tools, and real-world lessons from building systems. 📱Posting behind-the-scenes of projects, including the messy drafts. Sharing wins is easy. Sharing your process builds trust. 🎤 Speaking at meetups, podcasts, and panels Every small talk leads to bigger rooms. It’s all about building reps, and getting more people hear your thoughts. 📚Turning complex technical ideas into simple frameworks. Think: diagrams, cheat sheets, carousels. If people can learn from you easily, they’ll remember you. 🌎 Collaborating publicly and giving credit. Tag teammates, mention mentors, share lessons learned together. Visibility is not a solo game. 👩🏫 Mentoring early-career professionals. Teaching makes your knowledge visible, and it pays forward the support you once needed. 📝 Documenting your journey authentically. Not just “look at this big launch,” but “here’s what I learned this week,” or “here’s where I’m stuck and what I’m trying next.” 👥 Being active in the community- both online and offline. Whether it’s commenting on posts, joining Slack groups, or attending AI meetups, showing up consistently makes a difference. It’s not about becoming a “thought leader.” It’s about becoming someone people remember when opportunities come up. Because at the end of the day: Skill × Visibility = Career Growth If you’re already learning, building, and solving problems, start showing it ❤️ That’s how you grow beyond your current role.

Most execs master presence too late. 15 seconds decide your fate. I've sat in hundreds of boardrooms. I've seen hundreds of executives pitch themselves. I've made million-dollar promotion decisions. Here's what most don't understand: Two executives may enter the same boardroom. Both have an impressive track record with stellar results. Yet only one walks away with the offer. The difference? It's not about skills or experience. It’s executive presence. Here are 7 power moves that instantly transform your presence: 1/Master The First Impression →Begin the conversation like you’re the decision-maker. →Command attention through strategic body language.  →“Our Q3 cost optimization results exceeded expectations by 30%. 2/Activate Strategic Silence →Speak less, but make every word count. →Wait for precise moments of influence.  →“I understand your position. Here’s what truly moves the needle.” 3/Speak The Executive Language →Lead with metrics that matter most to the business.  →Speak directly to shareholder interests with quantitative results.  →"This initiative drives 3x ROI by Q3." 4/ Build Power Alliances →Map hidden influence relationships strategically and connect often.  →Solve problems across multiple business units.  →"I noticed an opportunity in your division..." 5/Create Strategic Visibility →Volunteer for high-level projects.  →Champion the most challenging initiatives now.  →"I'd like to spearhead this transformation." 6/Master Crisis Moments →Maintain composure when everyone else panics.  →Transform problems into key opportunities.  →"Here's our 30-day turnaround plan…" 7/Craft Your Narrative →Create a ”wins“ portfolio and document every significant win.  →Publish your behind-the-scenes strategic impact.  →"Our team’s latest breakthrough led to a 30% ROI." Results alone can't guarantee career success. Executive presence determines your future path. What powerful has worked for you? Share your winning strategy below. ⇣ 🔔 Follow me (Loren Rosario - Maldonado, PCC) for more C-suite insights.  ♻️ Share with an aspiring executive

I've heard this bad advice so many times: Work hard Be patient Deliver more value Eventually, you’ll get noticed I tried it, and all I got was frustration. I was overlooked for executive roles because I didn’t realize this sooner: If you’re not selling yourself, you’re selling yourself short. Once I became comfortable with self-promotion—I went from overlooked to VP. Now I teach all of my clients: Always be selling yourself (ABS) Selling yourself doesn't have to be big or loud. Here are 3 unexpected ways to do it: 1) Start every one-on-one with a win → Most people jump straight into problems. → But when you lead with a win, you build confidence and reframe how you're seen. 2) Use ‘FYI emails’ strategically → Send a short update to your manager’s boss after a big win. Keep it tight and cc your manager. → It builds visibility and signals executive-level communication. 3) Name-drop yourself in meetings → “This connects to the stakeholder map I built last quarter...” → It reinforces your value—without ever sounding like a pitch. Most of us think we have to stay humble and let our work speak. But if your value isn’t visible, it doesn’t exist. I know a lot of us high achievers have a strong resistance to self-advocacy. You need to push through that resistance and create the habit of selling yourself. Because after a while, it becomes second nature—and 10x’s your career growth. Don't know how to sell yourself for executive roles? Let's change that: https://lnkd.in/grCCCHp3