Accelerate your career #6: showcase your expertise

Imagine your organization is grappling with a challenge. Your colleagues and managers don’t realize that you have the solution. A missed opportunity that could have been seized if you had made your expertise more visible. In the sixth installment of this blog series, we explore why visibility is everything.

What isn't seen, isn't valued. When it comes to professional expertise, you’ll find that colleagues will seek your advice more often when you position yourself as an expert. They’ll want your input on certain issues before making decisions.

A Stronger, more credible voice

Your knowledge and skills not only enable you to substantiate your opinions better but also lend more weight to your advice. This increases the likelihood of being involved in decision-making processes and securing more interesting assignments. As an expert, you can also help others enhance their knowledge, which boosts the overall growth of the organization. You’ll make a greater impact in your work and contribute more significantly to society.

Reflecting on your interests, you’ll likely identify areas where you have more affinity than your colleagues. You probably already know a lot about these topics. By pursuing further education, you can expand and elevate this knowledge.

Becoming a Thought Leader

How do you strengthen your profile within and beyond your organization? How do you position yourself as a thought leader in your field? Consider these strategies to set yourself apart:
1. Publish blogs and articles about your expertise.
2. Host informational and knowledge-sharing sessions, such as trainings, workshops, or webinars.
3. Speak at industry conferences.
4. Use social media actively—share insights regularly and engage with posts to boost your visibility.
5. Attend relevant events and expand your network.
It all starts with continuously acquiring and staying up-to-date on knowledge and insights.

Life Long Development

At TIAS, we strongly believe in Life Long Development: a continuous journey of learning and growth, both personally and professionally. We see personal and professional development as a golden combination. Growing as a leader is only possible when you truly get to know yourself. That’s why our programs focus on leadership development and transformation.

For every stage of your career

At TIAS, you’ll find a program tailored to your ambitions, learning goals, and career stage at every phase of your professional journey. Our programs help you bring out the best in yourself and create impact for your organization and society. Would you like to discuss how we can support you or your organization? Please contact one of our Program Advisers.