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Susan M Barber

MBA
President
Susan M. Barber Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Country or state 
United States (Illinois)
Available to 
North America
City 
Chicago area
Fee 
Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes
Timezone 
America/Chicago

Personal Details

Bio

Susan M Barber, Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, Former Fortune 500 IT Director, turned Certified Executive Coach helps business leaders to play bigger, increase their visibility and finally, shine a light on their leadership strengths so they can elevate their position in the workplace. She brings 25+ years of business and leadership experience from Kraft Heinz to her coaching and consulting engagements. Her book and podcast, both called The Visibility Factor, are a part of her mission to help all leaders who struggle with seeing their worth, learn how to show their value and be seen for their true talent. Her goal is to help the audience see the authentic ways that they can show up, believe in themselves and be the leaders that they were meant to be.

Current position (3)

President

Susan M. Barber Coaching & Consulting, LLC

Associate Director

Kraft Heinz

Ad Hoc Faculty

Lake Forest Graduate School

Degrees (3)
MBA - Marketing
Kennesaw State University
1989 to 1992
Marketing and Production Management
Eastern Illinois University
1983 to 1987
Core and Advanced Coaching
Coach U
2014 to 2016

Presentations

Presentations (5)
Master Your Visibility

Leaders work hard, but don't always show up in a visible way or talk about their results. Learn to show your value and true talent to decision makers for opportunities that help you elevate in your career. Based on The Visibility Factor Book.

- What is visibility and how can you begin to implement actions steps to stand out more?

- Review the RISE Visibility Framework and how to create a customized action plan. Learn how to be visible when you work
remotely and if you are an introvert.

Learn the easy ways to achieve authentic visibility by playing to your strengths and taking consistent actions to achieve success.

Creating Your Personal Brand

This session helps you look at what a personal brand is and why it is important. Is your personal brand what you want others
to see? This knowledge helps you network internally or as you prepare for career transition.

- Learn what makes up a personal brand and determine what yours is.

- Communicate your brand and show up in the best way for you.

- Prepare for a bigger role in your current organization and stand out among other candidates.

A strong personal brand makes a difference to get new opportunities, stand out in an interview and set yourself up for success.

Overcoming Impostor Syndrome

For anyone who has ever felt like a fraud, doubted their abilities or questioned if they were qualified for their role. Know that you aren't alone and with the right strategies there is a way to move past it.

- What impostor syndrome is and how it impacts leaders.

- What does the research say about impostor syndrome?

- The six types of Impostor Syndrome from The Visibility Factor book and strategies to manage them.

Gain an understanding of the Impostor Syndrome types, how to recognize them in yourself and in other team members, and
take actions to stop letting them impact your career progress.

Communicating with Impact

The lack of communication and collaboration are cited as 86% of the reason for failures and productivity loss in the workplace. This doesn't have to be the case for you and your team.

- Top communication issues and how they
impact productivity.

- The four communication styles, your
style and identify the style of others.

- Establish agreements vs expectations

Improve your communication and learn ways to work with others in a more effective way, build stronger relationships that are authentic and get results faster.

Mastering the Art of Influence

Influencers are the key players who get things done in an organization. How does one become good at influencing others and building those skills for themselves?

- Defining influence and why influencers are important in organizations.

- What does it take to become a great influencer?

- How do you prepare to meet with an influencer and get the outcomes you want?

Gain a stronger understanding of what makes someone an influencer, the role they play in the organization, how to become one and how to leverage an influencer to help
drive outcomes for you or your team.

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Books & Articles (2)

The Visibility Factor: Break Through Your Fears, Stand In Your Own Power And Become The Authentic Leader You Were Meant To Be
Self-Published,
2021
How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome

Expertise (11)

Leadership
Business
visibility Impostor Syndrome Communicate to Connect Owning your Value Generational Leadership Authentic Leadership Business Leadership Remote Leadership Introverts at work

Clients

McDonald's Cybersecurity Women's Group
Salo Consulting (Now Korn-Ferry)
General Electric Women's Group
Schneider Electric WISE Group
Flex Manufacturing Women's Group
Terminix
North Florida International Coach Federation Jacksonville Chapter
Thoughtworks Latinx group
Mount Mercy University Personal Leadership Class
Superior Construction Women's Leadership Program and Intern Group
4 Mile Analytics Organization
Elevate Roundtable on Career Transition
Mars Returnship Program
Rollins Brands International Women's Day Event Keynote

Awards & certifications (1)

Professional Coach Certification
International Coach Federation
2020
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Why choose me? 

I engage the audience with an interactive approach, provide resources & share practical take-aways!

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