Career Visibility Without the Cringe: Advocate for Your Work with Confidence

Presenter: Kellye Franklin

Webinar Description: 

In higher ed, it’s common to see talented people doing excellent work—quietly. Then review season hits, stretch roles open up, or a new opportunity appears… and they realize their impact isn’t as visible as it should be. This Coaching HQ Webinar is designed to help you build career visibility in a way that feels authentic, grounded, and professional, without awkward self-promotion.

You’ll learn how to translate what you do into language that leaders and stakeholders recognize: outcomes, impact, risk reduced, service improved, and problems solved. We’ll break down the difference between being “busy” and being “impactful,” and how to communicate your contributions so they’re understood, remembered, and connected to the mission.

Through guided exercises, you’ll create a practical Visibility Plan and build the foundation of a Proof Portfolio—so you’re never scrambling to “remember what you did” again.

You’ll leave with ready-to-use scripts, a simple structure for documenting impact, and 2–3 visibility actions you can implement immediately.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Translate your work into clear impact language aligned to priorities and mission.

  • Build a Proof Portfolio to support performance reviews, interviews, and growth conversations.

  • Use practical self-advocacy scripts to increase visibility with confidence and credibility.

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