The Visibility Factor
Welcome to the Visibility Factor podcast with Susan M. Barber – a show where business leaders and anyone seeking ways to raise their visibility can come to learn how to take action in their own authentic way.
Episodes
218. AI May Change Roles—But It Won’t Replace Leaders
As organizations move faster to integrate AI into the workplace, many leaders are asking an important question: Will AI eventually replace leadership roles?
In this episode of The Visibility Factor Podcast, Susan M. Barber explores what AI may change inside organizations and what it cannot replace. Inspired by recent conversations and articles discussing companies like Meta and ...
217. Navigating Tech Careers as a Woman
In this episode, I sit down with Limor Bergman Gross, a former engineering leader turned coach, to unpack what really holds leaders back, especially in technical and male-dominated environments. Limor shares her journey from software engineer to director of engineering, and the pivotal moment that changed everything: a promotion that wasn’t aligned with what she actually wanted. That experien...
216. The Career Shift Most High Performers Miss
Most high-performing leaders believe that doing great work will naturally lead to recognition and advancement. But the reality is performance alone isn’t enough. In this episode, we unpack a critical career shift that many capable leaders overlook: moving from execution to visibility, influence, and strategic impact.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right, but still no...
215. The Moment You Realize You’re Playing Small
Imposter syndrome doesn’t always look like fear, it often shows up in subtle, quiet ways that keep high-performing leaders from fully stepping into their impact. In this episode, we unpack how “playing small” becomes the hidden barrier to visibility, influence, and growth.
If you’ve ever held back your ideas, waited until something felt perfect, or downplayed your contributions, even...
214. The Introvert Advantage
In this episode, Sue speaks directly to introverted leaders, those thoughtful, high-performing individuals doing meaningful work but not always getting the recognition they deserve.
If you’ve ever felt uncomfortable promoting yourself, avoided speaking up in meetings, or believed your work should “speak for itself,” this conversation reframes visibility in a way that feels authentic, strategic, and al...
213. High Agency Humans: Owning Your Outcomes (with Vickie Lanthier)
In this episode, I sit down with Vickie Lanthier, author of High Agency Human, to explore what it really means to navigate adversity, make courageous decisions, and intentionally shape your life and career. From a life-altering military accident to building a philosophy of resilience and preparedness, Vickie shares powerful insights on how your response—not your...
212. Achieve Your Goals Faster (with Brittany Canaski)
In this episode, Brittany Canaski shares insights on goal setting, overcoming burnout, and building confidence for women in corporate America. She is a highly rated leadership coach and trainer who empowers leaders with the skills and confidence they need to accelerate their goals and improve their performance. We discuss her frameworks and practical tips to enhance visibility,...
211. The Visibility Gap: How High Performers Can Elevate Their Impact
This episode of The Visibility Factor podcast explores the crucial shift from doing the work to being known for the work, highlighting how high performers can elevate their visibility and influence within organizations. Learn practical strategies to move from execution to impact and unlock leadership potential.
In this episode:
- The difference between doing t...
210. The Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership (with Todd Cherches)
Todd Cherches is the CEO and cofounder of BigBlueGumball, a NYC-based management consulting firm specializing in leadership development and executive coaching. He is a member of Marshall Goldsmith’s “MG 100 Coaches”; a three-time award-winning Adjunct Professor of leadership at NYU; a Lecturer on leadership at Columbia University; a TEDx speaker; and the author ...
209. Unlocking Content Visibility (with Sandie Markle)
Sandie Markle is the founder and CEO of Blueberri, a boutique consulting firm specializing in content engineering and structured discoverability for food tech companies and digital creators. With over a decade of experience in content strategy and digital operations, she helps leaders transform chaotic content workflows into scalable systems built for discoverability, reuse, ...
208. Play Bigger at Work
If you've ever felt unsure about your role or stuck in a cycle of doubt, this episode of The Visibility Factor offers a practical and empowering perspective: treat your work environment as a playground. This simple reframing can help you experiment, be bolder, and regain your confidence, all while showing up more fully in your career.
In this episode:
- How doubt triggers smallness and disengagement, and...
207. Invisible Divides in the Workplace (with Ivonne Furneaux)
In this episode of The Visibility Factor podcast, Susan’s guest is Ivonne Furneaux. She is a keynote speaker, workplace strategist and founder of emPower Up Consulting, where she helps organizations lead through change and close the invisible gaps that undermine trust, engagement and performance. With more than 20 years of experience inside complex, global organizatio...
206. Finding a Career That Brings you Joy (with Monica Lebron)
In this episode of the Visibility Factor podcast, host Sue Barber interviews Monica Lebron, who shares her inspiring journey through college athletics, her decision to take a sabbatical, and her passion for writing and coaching. Raised in San Jose, CA, Lebron played softball at Yale University where her intercollegiate athletics career also began as a student worker. ...
205. Manage Yourself to Lead Others (with Margaret Andrews)
In this episode of the Visibility Factor Podcast, host Susan M Barber interviews Margaret Andrews, a seasoned professional speaker, executive, academic leader, instructor at Harvard and author of 'Manage Yourself to Lead Others.' They discuss the importance of self-awareness, interpersonal skills, and the craft of leadership. Margaret shares her journey from being an acc...
204. The Journey of Core Leadership
TVF 204 – The Journey of Core Leadership (with Miki Feldman Simon
In this episode of the Visibility Factor podcast, host Susan M Barber speaks with Miki Feldman Simon. She is a former corporate executive, speaker, and now the author of CORE Leadership. Some of the topics included her transitions into multiple roles and companies in leadership and her journey to becoming an author. The import...
203. The Human Element in Leadership (with Helen Honisett)
In this episode of the Visibility Factor podcast, host Sue Barber speaks with Helen Honisett, CEO of Defy Expectations, about her unique approach to leadership. They discuss the importance of clarity in leadership, the impact of generational differences, and the concept of 'love leadership' which emphasizes human connection and care. Helen shares insights on the use of di...
202. Show, Don’t Tell – Communicating Value and Impact
In this episode of the Visibility Factor podcast, host Susan M Barber expresses gratitude to listeners and discusses the importance of the concept 'show, not tell' in leadership communication. She emphasizes how leaders can effectively convey their value and impact by illustrating their experiences and contributions rather than merely stating them. The episode provides practi...
201. Creating a Scary Good Life (with Angie Callen)
In this episode of the Visibility Factor podcast, host Susan M Barber welcomes back Angie Callen to discuss her new book, 'Scary Good: Discovering Life Beyond the Sunday Scaries.' They explore the concept of the Sunday Scaries, Angie's journey from engineer to coach, and the importance of living intentionally. Angie shares insights on work-life equilibrium, the significance of wri...
TVF 200. Reflecting on 2025 and Embracing Possibilities for 2026
In this episode of the Visibility Factor podcast, host Susan M Barber reflects on the new year, encouraging listeners to embrace 2026 as a fresh start. She emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, identifying both accomplishments and missed opportunities from the past year. Barber poses thought-provoking questions to help listeners envision their goals for th...
TVF 199 – Staying Present Through the Holidays
In this episode of the Visibility Factor podcast, host Susan M Barber discusses the significance of being present during the holiday season and how it impacts both personal and professional relationships. She emphasizes the importance of intentional leadership and visibility, encouraging listeners to reflect on their achievements and express gratitude. The episode concludes with a chal...
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