The Visibility Factor

219. Learning Cultures Create Better Business Outcomes (with Lori Benton)   In this episode of The Visibility Factor podcast, Susan sits down with Lori Benton, Senior Vice President of Learning, Culture & Engagement, leadership coach, and former Chief Academic Officer, for a powerful conversation about leadership development, culture strategy, coaching, and the human side of organizational gro...

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...

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...

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 d...

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...

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...

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 ins...

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 pr...

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:...

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 Universi...

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...

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 sm...

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...

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 care...

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 s...

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 journe...

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. Hel...

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 statin...

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 e...

  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 li...

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...

198.The High Cost of Leadership Silence This episode of the Visibility Factor podcast discusses the often-overlooked topic of leadership silence and its hidden costs to organizations. She emphasizes that invisible leaders lead to invisible results, affecting not only their personal growth but also their teams and the organization as a whole. The episode explores the reasons behind leadership silen...

TVF 197 – Rethinking Resilience (with Tissa Richards) In this episode, Tissa shares her journey from being a tech founder to redefining resilience in leadership. The conversation explores the importance of intentional resilience, the challenges of traditional views on resilience, and practical frameworks for leaders to implement in their organizations. Tissa Richards has pioneered innovative appro...

196. Work From The Inside Out (with Tammy Gooler Loeb) In this episode of the Visibility Factor podcast, host Susan M Barber interviews Tammy Gooler Loeb, author of 'Work From the Inside Out.' Tammy Gooler Loeb, MBA, CPCC is a career and leadership strategy coach, speaker, author and podcast host. With over 25 years of experience, she has guided leaders and teams to strengthen leadership strategie...

195. Navigating Leadership with Gratitude In this episode of the Visibility Factor podcast, host Sue Barber reflects on the importance of gratitude, especially during the Thanksgiving season. She discusses how gratitude can help shift mindsets from negative to positive, but also highlights the challenges it poses for those struggling with imposter syndrome. Drawing insights from Kim Meninger's For...