91. How avoiding being visible is a risky game to play

How avoiding being visible is a risky game to play Top 3 reasons women avoid taking the risk to be visible  Benefits of staying hidden Staying small is not an option when you have big plans Today’s episode is for you if you are still telling yourself that it is too risky to start being more visible.  You worry that raising your profile will step on others toes or question yourself and whether you are good enough to even start sharing your opinions and speaking up.  This one's for you because I want you to see how staying small and not taking risks is the riskiest thing that you could do in terms of your career progression and making that impact that I know you want to make.  See how taking risks can lead to awesome things, that maybe you keep missing out on and how missing out is probably the riskiest decision you will actually make. "Everyone thinks that being visible is high risk. Putting yourself out there risking your reputation and credibility.  When in fact the opposite is true. Not being visible or getting noticed is even more risky." - Gemma Stow     ** Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma #Resources    Take the Test > How good is your visibility and personal branding?   http://bit.ly/visibility-takethetest Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:   https://calendly.com/gemmastow-1/call-with-gemma     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingpodcast

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No More Hiding: Self Promotion at Work with Gemma Stow is a podcast that celebrates women using their voice to be seen and heard. Self promotion is often seen as a dirty word but there has never been a more important time to showcase strength. Own your expertise. Step into your spotlight. #SelfPromotion #NoMoreHiding #Leadership #visibilitymatters