Showing Up with Vicki Knights

In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Nicky Denson-Elliott, professional feminist, community builder, writer, podcaster and founder of The Wilder Collective and Wilder Live. Nicky’s work sits at the intersection of feminism, creativity, and business – and it helps women turn intention into momentum and ambition into action. In this conversation, we talk about Nicky's research project that s...

Most business owners assume they need to feel more confident before they can become more visible. But what if confidence isn’t really the problem? In this solo episode, I explore what may actually be sitting underneath your reluctance to share your opinions, speak on camera, pitch yourself for opportunities or step into the spotlight. Because you might feel completely confident in the work you do,...

After a planned 2 month break from the podcast and actively showing up, I’m back with an honest episode about what happened when I stepped away from marketing my business. For the first time in over 15 years, I wasn’t consistently posting or actively promoting my work. I wanted more headspace to support my boys through their exams and to create something new behind the scenes. In this episode, I’m...

This is my final episode before I take a planned 2 month break from the podcast and social media. And it felt important to leave you with something that’s been on my mind a lot recently… Because after lots of conversations about visibility - at events, with clients, and behind the scenes — I started noticing a pattern. Something we don’t talk about enough. The part of showing up that no one really...

Consistency is one of those things we hear about all the time in business. But what does that actually look like in real life… and does it have to mean showing up every single day? In this episode, I’m joined by business coach Joanna Lott, who is known for her refreshingly honest approach to helping coaches get clients without hype. Jo is also the host of the top 2% globally ranked podcast Women i...

Some days you want to launch a podcast, pitch a TED talk and write a book. Other days you just want to stay in your comfies and hide from the world. If you've ever had one of those days, or weeks, this episode is for you. Because not feeling like showing up doesn't make you lazy, unmotivated or bad at running a business. It makes you human. And there's a difference between genuinely needing to res...

In this episode I’m joined by founder of Bright Sky HR and host of podcast HR Coffee Time, Fay Wallis and we’re talking about what happens when you turn your expertise into something tangible. Fay is the creator of the Essential HR Planner, a beautifully designed physical planner that has become widely recognised in her industry. She now sells over 1,000 copies a year. But this conversation is not...

Visibility isn’t one-size-fits-all, even though the internet often makes it sound like it is. In this episode of Showing Up , I’m unpacking the four different Visibility Archetypes and why understanding yours can completely change the way you show up in your business. After working with thousands of business owners through photography, coaching, retreats and masterminds, I kept noticing the same t...

What if you're not 'bad at networking' - you're just doing it your way? In this episode, I'm joined by VA agency founder, Lauren Hopkins for an honest conversation about in-person visibility, networking nerves, and what actually happens when you show up as yourself rather than trying to perform. Lauren also shares her experience of coming on my Visibility Retreat two years ago and how it transform...

I've now recorded 50 episodes of Showing Up , and for my first episode of 2026, I wanted to take stock and reflect on what this podcast has taught me so far. This is a solo episode where I share the three biggest lessons that have come up again and again through conversations about visibility, confidence, and being seen. Lessons that I've learned not just from my guests, but from showing up myself...

This week I'm joined by Oli Cooke, a Mindset and Performance Coach who helps driven entrepreneurs create success without all the internal side effects. After living with anxiety for most of his life, Oli now supports business owners to grow in a way that actually feels good, not just looks impressive. In our conversation we dig into visibility, courage and the messy human bits underneath growth. H...

Have you been pitching to guest on podcasts but only getting crickets in return? After 7 years of hosting two podcasts and receiving hundreds of pitches, I've seen exactly why some guests get an instant yes… and why others get an instant delete. And it's rarely the reason people think. In this episode, I'm sharing the real reasons pitches get ignored - the behind-the-scenes truths most hosts never...

What does it really mean to be seen? And why, even in 2025, does visibility still come with such a cost for so many women? In this episode, I'm joined by Antonia Taylor, a PR and communications strategist who helps businesses amplify women's voices and build cultures where female leadership can thrive. She's also the author of the powerful white paper Being Seen: Women, Leadership and Visibility a...

In this episode, I'm sharing a really honest look behind the scenes of my recent SEEN mastermind launch - the moments that went well, the bits that felt uncomfortable, and everything I learned along the way. You'll hear the messy middle that often gets left out of the glossy "sold-out" posts - the quiet weeks, the mindset wobbles, and the realisations that came from trusting the process and stayin...

Do you ever feel like the fear of judgement is holding you back from showing up? In this episode, I'm joined by my lovely client Lucy Johnson, founder of Lovebrook & Green, the world's first ethical luxury digital department store. With a background in environmental and political journalism for the BBC and ITN, Lucy is also a qualified psychotherapist with years of experience working with eco-ther...

You're posting, you're showing up, you're visible… but the clients still aren't coming. Sound familiar? Being seen isn't the same as being chosen. In this solo episode, I'm sharing why visibility alone won't bring in clients - and the shifts you need to make so that your content doesn't just get you likes, but actually leads to bookings. I talk about: - The difference between being visible and bec...

Have you fallen out of the rhythm of showing up online? Maybe you've taken a summer break, or you've just hit a bit of a wall - and now it all feels harder than it should. If you're feeling stuck, unmotivated, or unsure how to get visible again, this episode is for you. I share the 3 main reasons you might have lost your visibility mojo (that have nothing to do with laziness!) and 6 gentle, practi...

This is a very special episode as I'm joined by my 17-year-old son, Harrison, for an open and honest chat about what it's like having a mum who runs her own business and shows up online. My boys were the reason I started my business - I wanted to work flexibly, do something I loved, and be around as much as possible while they were growing up. Now that they're teenagers, I'm always aware of how my...

You've probably heard them all before… the "must-do" rules for getting visible. Post every day. Be on every platform. Share something controversial. And if you're not doing all of that you can be made to feel like you're doing it all wrong. Well. I'm here to tell you that you're not! In this episode, I share the five visibility rules I intentionally break and why letting go of them has made buildi...

What happens when your whole life changes in a single moment? I'm joined by the amazing Charlie Flounders - an award-nominated visual storyteller, workshop leader and speaker who shares her journey of turning personal adversity into purpose. In the summer of 2024, Charlie's path took a sudden and life-altering turn after a traumatic accident whilst filming aboard an industrial ship. Rather than le...

If showing up on camera feels overwhelming, performative or just plain awkward – this episode will help! This week, I'm chatting with Chris Goor, a TV camera supervisor turned personal brand coach. After decades behind the lens, Chris launched his own personal brand at 46 and now teaches coaches and consultants how to show up on camera with more confidence and clarity – without obsessing over the...

Do you ever sit down to write a post, email or blog and think, "I've got nothing new or interesting to say" ? If so, you're definitely not alone - but the truth is, you have so much more to say than you think! In this solo episode, I'm talking about the belief that keeps so many brilliant business owners stuck and silent - and how to shift it. I'm sharing practical strategies, mindset shifts, and...

In this episode of Showing Up, I'm joined by the brilliant Jo Elvin - former editor-in-chief of Glamour magazine, broadcaster & consultant. Jo launched Glamour in 2001 and turned it into the biggest-selling women's magazine in Europe, creating the iconic Glamour Women of the Year Awards, the Glamour Beauty Festival, and the podcast Hey, It's OK along the way. We talk about her incredible career in...

If you've ever felt like showing up in your business is exhausting or wondered why something as 'simple' as posting on social media can leave you feeling wiped out - you are not alone . This week, for Mental Health Awareness Week, I'm joined by Dr. Bernadette Dancy, a stress management coach and nervous system educator, for a powerful conversation about how we can manage our stress more sustainabl...

Are you wondering if you should be showing up more in your business? Or maybe you're feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to be visible everywhere, all the time? In this solo episode, I'm diving into the question I hear from so many clients: how visible do I actually need to be right now? This episode will help you figure out whether you're in a season where you need to be stepping up your visibili...