Barb Monson

Being visible at work isn't about becoming louder or more polished—it's about knowing when to blend in, when to stand out, and how to communicate your unique value in both moments. This session equips professionals with a practical framework to navigate workplace visibility with authenticity and strategy. Learning objectives: 1. Learn when to blend in vs. when to stand out, and how to adapt each one to your style 2. Learn to define and articulate your core value beyond job tasks or titles 3. Understand how connection—not just competence—drives career advancement Discover how to show up with presence and credibility in rooms that weren’t built for you

Whether your work environment is remote, hybrid, or on-site, today's workforce is becoming increasingly disconnected as a team. The secret behind this? They don't WANT to be part of a team. In this session Barb dives into the management techniques that need to adjust to this new reality, while still showing the audience how to deliver company results in a disconnected world.

This session helps leaders understand how they can leverage different workstyles and tendencies on their team (including introversion, generational, and other differences) This also applies to general audiences - what if it's your boss who bugs you? How do you overcome differences in style? Key Takeaways: • Specific ways to bring out everyone's best (in a group and individually) • Leadership Dos and Don'ts when assessing talent • What to do if someone “bugs” you at work