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The 'Showing Up with Vicki Knights' podcast is for purpose-led business owners who want to show up with joyful confidence. In this top-rated podcast, we unwrap the layers of getting visible and building a truly personal brand while staying completely and utterly you. Are you tired of being told you need to post more, shout louder or be someone you're not? Me too. That's why this podcast is about unlearning the noisy advice and finding your own way of being seen - one that feels joyful and true to you. In each episode, I'll share honest insights and strategies to help you build your personal brand and show up in your business even when self-doubt or comparison creep in. You'll also hear powerful conversations with inspiring guests who will be sharing how they learnt to show up with joy. I'm Vicki Knights - a Visibility Strategist, a Positive Psychology Practitioner and one of the UK's leading Brand Photographers - with over 20 years of branding and marketing experience and on a mission to help business owners to be seen (without burning out or pretending to be someone they're not). Follow Vicki on Instagram: @iamvickiknights Find out more: https://vickiknights.co.uk

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June 9, 202610 min

59. You’re Not Scared of Showing Up. You’re Scared of What It Says About You.

Most business owners assume they need to feel more confident before they can become more visible. But what if confidence isn’t really the problem?In this solo episode, I explore what may actually be sitting underneath your reluctance to share your opinions, speak on camera, pitch yourself for opportunities or step into the spotlight.Because you might feel completely confident in the work you do, while still worrying about what showing up will make other people think about you.Will they think you’re arrogant? That you’re showing off? That you’ve got too big for your boots?I share how our past experiences can quietly teach us that being visible, loud or “too much” isn’t safe, and how our brains create clever protective patterns to help us avoid judgement.We’ll look at why perfectionism, endless preparation, waiting for the right time and championing everyone except yourself may not be character flaws at all. They may simply be ways of protecting yourself from being truly seen.This is exactly the kind of work we’ll explore inside Brave, my new 2 week audio experience for business owners who want to understand what’s really holding them back from showing up.Rather than forcing yourself through another exhausting visibility challenge, you’ll receive a short, powerful audio each day, grounded in evidence-based positive psychology and designed to fit easily around your life. Brave begins on 22 June 2026 and this is the lowest price it will ever be.Find out more and join us here.Connect 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)Mentioned in this episode:Brave pre-roll Join Brave, my new 2 week audio experience to help you understand what’s really stopping you from showing up and start taking braver visibility action. We start on 22nd June 2026. https://vickiknights.co.uk/brave

June 2, 202623 min

58. Do you really not have time to be more visible?

After a planned 2 month break from the podcast and actively showing up, I’m back with an honest episode about what happened when I stepped away from marketing my business.For the first time in over 15 years, I wasn’t consistently posting or actively promoting my work. I wanted more headspace to support my boys through their exams and to create something new behind the scenes.In this episode, I’m sharing what happened to my enquiries, list growth and visibility habits during that break, and why when we say “I don’t have time to be visible” it's often not the full story.Because yes, life is busy and we don’t all have the same capacity or circumstances.But if you’re running a service-based business, visibility matters. It’s how people find you, remember you and decide whether they trust you.And often, when we say we don’t have time, what we really mean is that something about showing up feels harder than we want to admit.In this episode, I talk about:What happened when I took 2 months away from showing upWhat happened to my enquiries and audience growth over the 2 monthsWhat's really hiding behind “I’m too busy”Why visibility is a non-negotiable part of running a service-based businessJoin Brave, my new evidence-based experience which goes underneath the usual visibility advice - to help you understand what’s really stopping you from showing up and start taking braver visibility action. We start on 22nd June for 2 weeks:https://vickiknights.co.uk/braveConnect 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)Mentioned in this episode:Brave pre-roll Join Brave, my new 2 week audio experience to help you understand what’s really stopping you from showing up and start taking braver visibility action. We start on 22nd June 2026. https://vickiknights.co.uk/brave

March 27, 202618 min

57. The Invisible Side of Visibility

This is my final episode before I take a planned 2 month break from the podcast and social media.And it felt important to leave you with something that’s been on my mind a lot recently…Because after lots of conversations about visibility - at events, with clients, and behind the scenes — I started noticing a pattern.Something we don’t talk about enough. The part of showing up that no one really sees.In this episode, I share:why visibility can feel harder than it lookswhat might be missing when it feels like no one’s respondingand the one shift that could completely change how showing up feelsThere’s also something I’ve been reflecting on about comparison… and how easy it is to misunderstand what’s really going on behind someone else’s success.Before I take this break, this is the reminder I want to leave you with.A small invitation.... if someone came to mind while listening to this episode…Send them a message. Tell them what you appreciate about how they show up.You never know the impact that might have.👀 Coming soonWhen I return, I’ll be sharing something new to help you feel braver and more confident in how you show up.Connect 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)Mentioned in this episode:Brave pre-roll Join Brave, my new 2 week audio experience to help you understand what’s really stopping you from showing up and start taking braver visibility action. We start on 22nd June 2026. https://vickiknights.co.uk/brave

March 18, 202658 min

56. The Truth about Being Consistently Visible with Joanna Lott

Consistency is one of those things we hear about all the time in business.But what does that actually look like in real life… and does it have to mean showing up every single day?In this episode, I’m joined by business coach Joanna Lott, who is known for her refreshingly honest approach to helping coaches get clients without hype.Jo is also the host of the top 2% globally ranked podcast Women in the Coaching Arena, and has built a business rooted in integrity, strategy, and consistency.Jo is incredibly consistent with her marketing. She shows up every single day and releases a podcast episode every week. I wanted to find out how she manages to do this around her business, her family and her life.This episode isn’t about telling you to post every day.It’s about understanding what consistency looks like, what it really takes, and how to make it work for you.In this episode, we cover:How Jo became known for her consistency - and what’s really behind itOne thing Jo does to make her content feel easier and more authenticThe mindset shifts that helped her go from avoiding visibility to embracing itWhy even experienced coaches need support when it comes to showing upHow your business model should shape your visibility strategyMentioned in this episode:-Episode 36: How visible do you really need to be in your business?-Episode 25: Why staying consistently visible feels so hardJoanna Lott's websiteGrab Jo's free 2026 digital Coaches planner Connect 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)Mentioned in this episode:Brave pre-roll Join Brave, my new 2 week audio experience to help you understand what’s really stopping you from showing up and start taking braver visibility action. We start on 22nd June 2026. https://vickiknights.co.uk/brave

March 3, 202617 min

55. What To Do When You Don't Feel Like Showing Up

Some days you want to launch a podcast, pitch a TED talk and write a book. Other days you just want to stay in your comfies and hide from the world.If you've ever had one of those days, or weeks, this episode is for you.Because not feeling like showing up doesn't make you lazy, unmotivated or bad at running a business. It makes you human. And there's a difference between genuinely needing to rest and letting self-doubt quietly talk you out of something that could actually make you feel better.In this episode, I'm sharing what I actually do on those days when the inspiration just isn't there - and the mindset shift that changes everything for me when I'm feeling resistant.In this episode I talk about:Why the world needs to hear from kindhearted, thoughtful business owners right now more than everThree practical strategies for those days when you're just not feeling itWhy batching doesn't mean what most people think it means - and how to do it in a way that actually suits how you're wiredThe reframe that shifts visibility from feeling like a chore to feeling like a privilegeThis isn't about pushing through and white-knuckling your way to consistency. It's about building a relationship with visibility that feels sustainable, joyful and true to you, even on the hard days.Want to go deeper?Episode 36 - How Visible Do You Actually Need To Be? -is the perfect companion listen.Connect 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)Mentioned in this episode:Brave pre-roll Join Brave, my new 2 week audio experience to help you understand what’s really stopping you from showing up and start taking braver visibility action. We start on 22nd June 2026. https://vickiknights.co.uk/brave

February 18, 202652 min

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)Mentioned in this episode:Brave pre-roll Join Brave, my new 2 week audio experience to help you understand what’s really stopping you from showing up and start taking braver visibility action. We start on 22nd June 2026. https://vickiknights.co.uk/brave

February 4, 202622 min

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)Mentioned in this episode:Brave pre-roll Join Brave, my new 2 week audio experience to help you understand what’s really stopping you from showing up and start taking braver visibility action. We start on 22nd June 2026. https://vickiknights.co.uk/brave

January 20, 202659 min

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 Mentioned in this episode:Brave pre-roll Join Brave, my new 2 week audio experience to help you understand what’s really stopping you from showing up and start taking braver visibility action. We start on 22nd June 2026. https://vickiknights.co.uk/brave

January 12, 202623 min

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)Mentioned in this episode:Brave pre-roll Join Brave, my new 2 week audio experience to help you understand what’s really stopping you from showing up and start taking braver visibility action. We start on 22nd June 2026. https://vickiknights.co.uk/brave

December 9, 202552 min

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/toolkitMentioned in this episode:Brave pre-roll Join Brave, my new 2 week audio experience to help you understand what’s really stopping you from showing up and start taking braver visibility action. We start on 22nd June 2026. https://vickiknights.co.uk/brave