If you’ve ever watched a colleague get promoted and thought, “But I do just as much…” — you’re not alone.

In STEM, great work often happens quietly — behind screens, in labs, or deep in the data. The problem? Leadership can’t recognize what they can’t see.

Visibility isn’t about bragging — it’s about communication. The best leaders don’t just do valuable work; they make sure the value of that work is clear.

Here’s how to start getting noticed (without shouting):

1️⃣Translate Results into Leadership Language
- Instead of listing what you did, describe the impact:

“I automated a data pipeline.” → “I reduced reporting time by 40%, freeing analysts for strategic work.”

Leadership thinks in terms of outcomes — time saved, costs reduced, efficiency gained, risk avoided. Speak in those terms.

2️⃣Share Wins Regularly
- Don’t wait for performance reviews.
- Post brief project updates, share results at team meetings, or summarize insights in Slack or Teams. Visibility compounds — the more consistent you are, the more you’re remembered.

3️⃣Tie Your Work to Strategy
- When you frame your work in the context of company goals, leaders see alignment and foresight — two key traits of promotable professionals.

Ask yourself: How does my work move a metric that matters? Then share it that way.

💡Your Challenge This Week
This week, share one small win in your team’s next meeting — and frame it in business impact terms.

You’ll be surprised how often clarity turns into recognition.