EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 15 MIN
#121 | Do THIS Now If You’ve Been Told To “Raise Your Profile”: Leadership, Influence and Promotion
from Little Moves, Big Careers: Smart Career Growth Strategies for Ambitious Professionals. · host Caroline Esterson from Inspire Your Genius Leadership, Influence and Promotion Coach.
Have you ever been told to “raise your profile” at work, only to be left wondering what that actually means—or worried that doing it will make you look like you’re constantly promoting yourself?If your work is strong but the right people aren't necessarily seeing it, visibility can become a surprisingly important part of your career progression. The good news? You don't need to become louder, more political, or someone you're not.In this episode of Unshakeable Her, you'll discover three practical moves for building strategic visibility without feeling like you're showing off.You’ll learn:How to turn vague feedback into something actionable — including the one question to ask your manager when they tell you to “raise your profile.”How to make your achievements visible without boasting — by communicating outcomes rather than simply listing what you've been working on.How to build lasting influence quietly — through small, consistent acts of connection with the people who matter to your career.You'll also hear the story behind the powerful advice to “find your own frequency”—and why being heard isn't necessarily about turning up the volume. Sometimes, you don't need to change the message; you need to find the channel where people can actually hear it.Ready to raise your profile without becoming someone you're not? Listen to the episode and discover the three small moves you can make this week to become more visible, influential, and unshakeable.New episodes are released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings.Stuck, simmering, or onto something juicy? I want to hear it. Drop me a line at [email protected] - I read them all.And here is the Spotify Playlist to accompany UnShakeable Her.Unshakeable Her is the podcast for women in leadership who are ready to build real influence, earn the promotion they deserve, and lead with confidence in systems that weren't built for them. Each episode tackles the challenges that shape leadership from the inside out, including imposter syndrome, resilience, credibility, boundaries, conflict, and feedback, while unpacking how pressure, workplace politics, strategic thinking, decision-making, and visibility affect the way ambitious women grow, lead, and get promoted without losing themselves in the process.
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Have you ever been told to “raise your profile” at work, only to be left wondering what that actually means—or worried that doing it will make you look like you’re constantly promoting yourself? If your work is strong but the right people aren't necessarily seeing it, visibility can become a surprisingly important part of your career progression. The good news? You don't need to become louder, more political, or someone you're not. In this episode of Unshakeable Her, you'll discover three pra...
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