Showing Up with Vicki Knights

54. How Creating Something Tangible Can Grow Your Visibility with Fay Wallis

In this episode I’m joined by founder of Bright Sky HR and host of podcast HR Coffee Time, Fay Wallis and we’re talking about what happens when you turn your expertise into something tangible.Fay is the creator of the Essential HR Planner, a beautifully designed physical planner that has become widely recognised in her industry. She now sells over 1,000 copies a year. But this conversation is not about glossy success stories.It’s about what it really takes to build something physical in a digital world.We talk about the emotional ups and downs, the stress, the learning curves, the evolution year by year and why creating a tangible product can position you in a way that content alone sometimes cannot.If you’ve ever thought about writing a book, creating a planner, launching a journal or packaging your expertise into something people can actually hold in their hands, this episode will give you a grounded and honest perspective.We talk about: How Fay went from a simple 19-page PDF to a nationally recognised hardback plannerThe difference between revenue and authority when it comes to tangible productsWhy physical products can build trust and credibility in a powerful wayThe emotional reality of launching something annuallyHow a product can quietly become the thing you’re known forThis conversation is a reminder that visibility isn’t always about being louder online. Sometimes it’s about building something meaningful and letting that speak for you.Connect with Fay: LinkedIn Bright Sky HR website Essential HR PlannerConnect with Vicki:Take the visibility archetype quizFollow me on Instagram: @iamvickiknightsCheck out my websiteReady to work together?Book a branding photo shoot with meFind out about my visibility coachingFind out more about The Visibility Retreat Grab The Confidence Toolkit for just £15Get my self-paced course, UNCOVER YOUR MAGIC (Use the code SHOWING UP for 10% off)

53. The 4 Visibility Archetypes (and what’s really holding you back)

Visibility isn’t one-size-fits-all, even though the internet often makes it sound like it is.In this episode of Showing Up, I’m unpacking the four different Visibility Archetypes and why understanding yours can completely change the way you show up in your business.After working with thousands of business owners through photography, coaching, retreats and masterminds, I kept noticing the same thing: two people could follow the exact same visibility advice and have wildly different experiences. One would feel confident, grounded and aligned. The other would feel exposed, awkward or like they were performing.That difference isn’t about willpower, confidence or knowing how to “do” social media properly.It’s about how you’re wired to show up.In this episode, I talk about:Why generic visibility advice so often falls flatThe patterns I kept seeing in how people respond to being visibleWhat’s really going on beneath the surface when visibility feels hardThe four visibility archetypes and the hidden blocks that come with each oneHow this all links back to my SEEN framework and showing up in a way that feels sustainableMost people don’t sit neatly in just one archetype. We move between them depending on the season we’re in, our confidence levels and what’s going on in our lives.The real value isn’t in labelling yourself, but in understanding which pattern is driving your decisions right now, and what that means for your consistency, confidence and clarity.If visibility has ever felt exhausting, confusing or like you’re doing all the “right” things but still not getting the results you want, this episode will help you see why.Take the Visibility QuizConnect with Vicki:Follow me on Instagram: @iamvickiknightsCheck out my websiteReady to work together?Book a branding photo shoot with meFind out about my visibility coachingFind out more about The Visibility Retreat Grab The Confidence Toolkit for just £15Get my self-paced course, UNCOVER YOUR MAGIC (Use the code SHOWING UP for 10% off)

52. The Power of Showing Up In Person and Real-World Networking with Lauren Hopkins

What if you're not 'bad at networking' - you're just doing it your way?In this episode, I'm joined by VA agency founder, Lauren Hopkins for an honest conversation about in-person visibility, networking nerves, and what actually happens when you show up as yourself rather than trying to perform.Lauren also shares her experience of coming on my Visibility Retreat two years ago and how it transformed her relationship with visibility. Find out more about The Visibility Retreat here: https://vickiknights.co.uk/business-retreat-entrepreneurs-uk We talk about the difference between surface-level connections and deeper ones, why you don't have to "work the room" and how to make sure a networking event is warm and welcoming.This episode is especially for you if:networking leaves you questioning whether you're doing it "right"showing up in person feels more draining than posting onlineor you're quietly wondering if visibility can look differentIt's a thoughtful, reassuring conversation that challenges the idea that visibility has to look loud or performative, and reminds us that showing up in person can be powerful, even when it feels uncomfortable.Connect with Lauren: Lauren Hopkins VA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenhopkinsva/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-hopkins-91568b21a/ Women's Work Social Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/womensworksocial/ Connect with Vicki: Take my visibility archetype quiz: https://vickiknights.co.uk/quiz Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamvickiknights Website: https://vickiknights.co.uk Ready to work together?Book a BRANDING SHOOT with me: https://vickiknights.co.uk/brand-photography-services Get my self-paced course, UNCOVER YOUR MAGIC: https://vickiknights.co.uk/magic (Use the code SHOWING UP for 10% off) Grab my Confidence Toolkit for just £15: https://vickiknights.co.uk/toolkit

51. What 50 Episodes Taught Me About Visibility

I've now recorded 50 episodes of Showing Up, and for my first episode of 2026, I wanted to take stock and reflect on what this podcast has taught me so far. This is a solo episode where I share the three biggest lessons that have come up again and again through conversations about visibility, confidence, and being seen. Lessons that I've learned not just from my guests, but from showing up myself, month after month, long after the initial shine wore off. I also pull back the curtain on where I'm at personally and professionally, why presence is my word for 2026, and how that's shaping some of the choices I'm making this year, both in my business and at home. If you're not looking forward to the thought of showing up more in 2026, this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about: What consistency really looks like once the novelty fades Why clarity makes fear feel quieter How finding your way of showing up makes visibility sustainable Why confidence is built through action, not before it Why presence matters so much to me this year Connect with Vicki: Follow me on Instagram: @iamvickiknights Take my new Visibility Archetype quiz: https://vickiknights.co.uk/quiz Website: https://vickiknights.co.uk Ready to work together? Book a BRANDING SHOOT with me: https://vickiknights.co.uk/brand-photography-services Join the waitlist for my UK Visibility Retreat in September 2026: https://vickiknights.co.uk/business-retreat-entrepreneurs-uk Get my self-paced course, UNCOVER YOUR MAGIC: https://vickiknights.co.uk/magic Grab the Confidence Toolkit for just £15 https://vickiknights.co.uk/toolkit (Use the code SHOWING UP for 10% off)

50. How to be visible even when it feels scary with Oli Cooke

This week I'm joined by Oli Cooke, a Mindset and Performance Coach who helps driven entrepreneurs create success without all the internal side effects. After living with anxiety for most of his life, Oli now supports business owners to grow in a way that actually feels good, not just looks impressive.In our conversation we dig into visibility, courage and the messy human bits underneath growth.Here are some of the topics we talk about:what it really takes to do the thing even when fear is coming along for the ridewhy busy work feels safe - and how to spot when you're hiding behind ithow to shift the focus from "How do I sound?" to "Who might this help?"why not every shiny opportunity is meant for youand a surprisingly grounding conversation about AI… and whether it's actually saving time or just swallowing itIf you're standing on the edge of something bigger - a talk, a pitch, a new level in your business - you're going to love this conversation.Connect with OliWebsite: https://olicookecoaching.com/ Instagram: @olicooke.coachingConnect with Vicki:Follow me on Instagram: @iamvickiknights Grab my free visibility guide: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility Website: https://vickiknights.co.ukReady to work together? Find out more about my new offering, The Visibility Experience: https://vickiknights.co.uk/visibility-COACHING Book a BRANDING SHOOT with me: https://vickiknights.co.uk/brand-photography-services Join my UK Visibility Retreat in September 2026: https://vickiknights.co.uk/business-retreat-entrepreneurs-uk Get my self-paced course, UNCOVER YOUR MAGIC: https://vickiknights.co.uk/magic (Use the code SHOWING UP for 10% off) Grab The Confidence Toolkit for just £15: https://vickiknights.co.uk/toolkit