21 Jul 2026
Do It Anyway
Visibility isnât just about posting on LinkedIn or building a personal brand. Itâs about making sure your work, your ideas, and your voice have the opportunity to create the impact theyâre capable of creating.
In this conversation, Rachel Bolton and I talk about something weâve both had to work through ourselves: the discomfort of being seen. We talk about perfectionism, self-doubt, the stories we tell ourselves, and why waiting until we feel âreadyâ often keeps us exactly where we are.
Rachel shares the PIE Framework, a powerful way to think about career growth through Performance, Image, and Exposure, along with practical ways to become more visible inside your organization without feeling like youâre constantly promoting yourself.
This conversation reminded me that courage isnât the absence of fear. Sometimes itâs simply deciding to do the thing anyway.
If youâve been sitting on an idea, waiting to share your voice, or wondering whether your work is enough, I hope this episode gives you the nudge youâve been looking for.
In This Episode
* Why visibility is about more than social media
* The hidden cost of perfectionism
* Rachelâs PIE Framework: Performance, Image & Exposure
* Four practical ways to increase your visibility at work
* Building advocates who speak your name in rooms youâre not in
* The difference between self-promotion and thought leadership
* Why confidence often comes after action, not before
About Rachel
Rachel Bolton is an Executive Leadership Advisor, keynote speaker, executive coach, and host of Rachelâs Leadership Lounge. With more than 20 years of leadership development experience, she helps leaders elevate their influence, communicate with confidence, and lead through change.
Connect with Rachel
đ Website:
https://www.therachelbolton.com (https://www.therachelbolton.com)
đŒ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbolton88/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbolton88/)
đïž Rachelâs Leadership Lounge: https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipUnlockedwithRachel (https://www.youtube.com/@LeadershipUnlockedwithRachel)
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