The Visibility Paradox: Why the leaders who get noticed most aren’t the ones trying hardest to be seen

Why do some talented people get overlooked while others seem to attract every opportunity? In this episode, Stacey and Cade explore why great work doesn't always speak for itself and how visibility, not self-promotion, can shape career growth.They unpack the difference between promoting yourself and promoting your work, discuss Harvey Coleman's exposure framework, and examine research showing why self-promotion carries different consequences for women.You'll also learn three practical strategies for making your contributions easier to recognize without feeling inauthentic: craft a clear sentence about your work, share simple updates, and intentionally recognize the contributions of others.5 key takeawaysGreat work needs visibility to create opportunitiesPromote the work, not yourselfExposure helps people recognize and trust your contributionsSelf-promotion can carry a higher social cost for womenSimple, factual updates make your impact easier to seeChapters00:00 Why great work goes unnoticed05:49 The myth that work speaks for itself09:45 Visibility isn't the same as self-promotion12:39 Why visibility is harder for women17:15 Promote the work, not yourself21:20 Three ways to make your work visibleTo learn more about us and the podcast, visit youmighttrythis.com and check us out on social media @youmighttrythis