Visibly Brilliant: How to shine a light on your talents
Visibly Brilliant: How to shine a light on your talents
Esther Stanhope, author of Visibly Brilliant, says that many people are excellent at what they do, and yet don’t get the recognition they deserve. She has some great tips on how to be seen, heard and rewarded without becoming loud, salesy or fake…
1. Lose your invisibility cloak!
If you’re working harder than everyone else but staying quietly brilliant, congratulations — you’re an Invisible Superhero. Bad news? No one promotes superheroes they can’t see. Are you wearing (safe) dark colours and blending into the background? Maybe add a splash of colour! Visible brilliance starts when you step out of the shadows and into the spotlight so people can see the magic.
2 Just one thing a day
You don’t need to climb a mountain and become Visibly Brilliant overnight. It takes time. You just need one tiny act of visibility a day — a comment, a story, a share on social, a question in a meeting. Little and often wins the visibility race. No personality transplant required.
3 It’s not showing off
Here’s the secret: your personal stories sell your brilliance without feeling icky. If you share your life lessons in an engaging way, people around you will appreciate it. Instead of listing achievements, SHARE what you’ve learned, what surprised you, or what went wrong. People remember stories — not CVs.
4 Find an ally
Even the most confident people get help — trust me. Find an ally, a cheerleader, a visibility buddy who nudges you forward when fear kicks in. Confidence isn’t born. It’s built — with backup. Could be a coach, or a friend. Make sure they ‘get’ you.
5 Create your own buzz
Pick one big thing a year to talk about — a project, promotion, launch or idea — and make some noise around it. Visibility loves focus. Give people something to remember you for….just one thing at a time is easier to manage.
