Is Your Work Going Unnoticed?

In our professional lives, visibility often serves as the gateway to new opportunities.

When the work we do is recognized, it not only bolsters our confidence but also paves the way for career advancement. But what happens when the work you’re putting in is crucial yet goes unnoticed?

For many women, this scenario is all too familiar.

We take on tasks that are necessary for the team’s success, like organizing meetings, mentoring colleagues, handling administrative duties, but these contributions often fly under the radar.

This kind of work, known as invisible work, can quietly undermine our confidence and career progression, especially when it’s not acknowledged or rewarded. At the end of the day, visibility isn’t just about being seen; it’s about being valued for the full scope of your contributions.

When our efforts are invisible, it becomes harder to advocate for ourselves and to step into the roles we aspire to.

Reflect and Prepare

This week, I invite you to take some time to reflect on your own experiences with invisible work. Here are a few questions to guide your reflection:

• What types of tasks do you regularly perform that may be considered invisible work?
• How do these tasks impact your confidence and sense of value in the workplace?
• Have you noticed any patterns in who is typically assigned this kind of work in your team?
• How can you start making this work more visible and valued in your organization?

As you go through your week, keep these questions in mind. Observe your own work and that of your colleagues. Reflect on how visibility—or the lack of it—affects your confidence and career progression.

Join Me on Friday

This Friday, we’ll dive deeper into these reflections during my live session. We’ll explore the impact of invisible work on confidence and discuss practical steps you can take to break the cycle of invisibility and reclaim your value in the workplace.

https://www.dhirubhai.net/events/theproblemofinvisiblelabor-whyd7243372294683639809/theater/

Let’s make sure that all your hard work is not only seen but celebrated.

xoxo Nayli