IS COMFORTABLE BUT YOU ARE INVISIBLE
My job pays me well. I am learning but I feel invisible. If that is you than you are not alone. This common refrain -spoken quietly sometimes guiltily-by professionals who are doing everything right but still feel something is missing. The role is secure, salary is respectable, company has good name. And yet there is a growing sense of being unseen. They are in ,what can be described as job in “a well-furnished basement”. The place is warm, familiar, and full of everything you need.
But there are no windows. No clear sense of horizon. You are there but the world does not know it. You wonder if you have become invisible.
Why its Normal to feel this way :This experience is especially common among professionals who grew up with the message that the success means stability. Many of us were told : Get a Good job ,dont take risks, focus on performance and success will follow. And it often does – at least in part.
But somewhere along the way ,we realise performance and recognition are not the same. Doing Good work is necessary for being seen ,heard or remembered.
You may be at this point if:
>If you have been in the same role for few years without clear growth.
>Others with less experience seem to be advancing much faster.
>You feel like your potential is larger than your current canvas.
If that’s you, here is the good news .You are not stuck. You just need to find staircase out of the basement.
Three Ideas to Help you Rise into the Light:
SHIFT FROM OUTPUT TO VISIBILITY: Many high performing professionals believe if they work hard, someone will notice. But visibility needs intention. Its not about self promotion -its about sharing value.
What can you do :
>Start sharing small wins, lessons, insights during meetings or internal forum. >Write a short post on LinkedIn about a recent project or what you learned
from it.
These are not acts of vanity. They are the signals They help others see your see your contributions-and your commitment.
DONT JUST MANAGE UP INFLUENCE ACROSS:
We often focus on impressing our Boss. But long term growth comes from building a wide circle of influence. When people across the organization know what you bring, you are far more likely to be remembered for future opportunities.
What you can do:
>Join or start a cross functional group or solve a small challenge.
>Collaborate on a side project with peers from another department.
>Offer mentorship to someone from a different function or background.
SAY YES TO THE UNFAMILIAR GROWTH:
Careers don’t always move in straight lines. Sometimes, the path to growth lies in stepping outside your comfort zone. A stretch project. A short term rotation. A role that scares you just a little.
What can you do :
>Look for one project this quarter that’s outside your typical scope. >Ask your Manager what initiative you can take on that will stretch your
abilities.
>Attend a workshop or training to acquire a skillset that’s adjacent -but new to your role.
Its time for VISIBILITY.
Written by Prakash Mehra
Handphone: +91 9690614899
dated the 26th Aug. 2025