213. High Agency Humans: Owning Your Outcomes (with Vickie Lanthier)

In this episode, I sit down with Vickie Lanthier, author of High Agency Human, to explore what it really means to navigate adversity, make courageous decisions, and intentionally shape your life and career. From a life-altering military accident to building a philosophy of resilience and preparedness, Vickie shares powerful insights on how your response—not your circumstances—determines your outcomes. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or like life is happening to you, this conversation will challenge how you think—and show you a more powerful path forward. Vickie Lanthier is a military veteran, registered nurse, and author of High Agency Human. She focuses on helping individuals build resilience, increase personal agency, and prepare for life’s uncertainties through practical, actionable strategies.

In this episode:

• The defining moment that shaped Vickie’s approach to adversity
• What “high agency” really means—and why it matters now more than ever
• The difference between living reactively vs. leading your life intentionally
• Why your responses, not your circumstances drive your outcomes
• How to break out of the “cages” of comparison and compliance
• The concept of radical reduction and why doing less creates more impact
• How overconsumption (time, energy, information) is limiting your growth
• Practical ways to reduce overwhelm and reclaim focus
• The importance of buffers (financial, health, planning, skills) to prepare for uncertainty
• Why preparation is one of the most underrated leadership advantages

The books that Vickie recommends are: The Other Side of Change by Maya Shankar and Stimulated Mind by Dr Tommy Wood

Get the book: High Agency Human by Vickie Lanthier

Learn more: highagencyhuman.com

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212. Achieve Your Goals Faster (with Brittany Canaski)

In this episode, Brittany Canaski shares insights on goal setting, overcoming burnout, and building confidence for women in corporate America. She is a highly rated leadership coach and trainer who empowers leaders with the skills and confidence they need to accelerate their goals and improve their performance. We discuss her frameworks and practical tips to enhance visibility, manage expectations, and achieve your goals effectively.

In this episode:

• The Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
• Challenges in Goal Setting and Personal Development
• Understanding Internal vs. External Motivations
• Real-Life Examples of Goal Setting Success
• The Evolution of Goal Setting
• Understanding Performance Personas
• Overcoming Motivation Challenges
• Navigating Leadership as Women

The book that Brittany recommends is: Serial Fixer by Leah Marone

Website: https://www.hellovelocity.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-canaski/

Instagram: HelloVelocityCo

Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!   

• Check out my website to order my books and view the  videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.
• As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com.
• You can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!    

  If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Choose one episode or something that was shared that made a difference for you and put it into the review! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!     

211. The Visibility Gap: How High Performers Can Elevate Their Impact

This episode of The Visibility Factor podcast explores the crucial shift from doing the work to being known for the work, highlighting how high performers can elevate their visibility and influence within organizations. Learn practical strategies to move from execution to impact and unlock leadership potential.

In this episode:

• The difference between doing the work and being known for the work
• The concept of the visibility gap and how to bridge it
• Shifting from task completion to strategic influence
• How to communicate impact effectively
• Developing a leadership mindset that commands visibility
• Three shifts to make to help you move from being the person who is doing the work to being known for the work.

Thank you for listening to The Visibility Factor Podcast!   

• Check out my website to order my books and view the  videos/resources for The Visibility Factor book and Your Journey to Visibility Workbook.
• As always, I encourage you to reach out! You can email me at hello@susanmbarber.com.
• You can also find me on social media everywhere –Facebook, LinkedIn, and of course on The Visibility Factor Podcast! I look forward to connecting with you!    

If you liked The Visibility Factor Podcast, I would be so grateful if you could subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! Choose one episode or something that was shared that made a difference for you and put it into the review! It helps the podcast get in front of more people who can learn how to be visible too!     

leadership, visibility, influence, career growth, professional development