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Women’s Visibility, Leadership Presence, and the Joy of Discovery

by Erica Mattison
Mar 20, 2026
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After speaking with Kimberly Paulk, founder of Purple Thread Strategies, on Conversations with Erica, I kept thinking about the relationship between visibility, clarity, and trust.

What stayed with me was not a formula. It was a way of approaching growth.

Our conversation was about more than career advancement in the conventional sense. It was about becoming more visible, not for the sake of self-promotion, but so that your value is more clearly understood.

We also talked about what coaching can make possible. Kimberly reflected on how having dedicated space to pause, reflect, and receive support helped her strengthen her clarity, direction, and self-trust.

In our conversation, we explored:

  • Why women’s visibility and leadership presence matter

  • How coaching can support clarity and intentional next steps

  • Why you do not need to have everything figured out before moving forward

  • How creativity and discovery can support a fuller, more sustainable life

  • Why building a business is about more than revenue alone

One idea that stayed with me is this:

You do not need to be everything to everyone all at once.

Sometimes the next step is not having the full answer. Sometimes it is allowing yourself to pause, try, learn, and keep going.

If you are thinking about your own visibility, next chapter, or sense of direction, there is something here worth considering.


You can read the full reflection here: Women’s Visibility, Leadership Presence, and the Joy of Discovery with Kimberly Paulk ➔

Or listen to the full episode here: Women’s Visibility and Leadership Presence: Kimberly Paulk on Clarity, Confidence, and Career Growth ➔

You can also learn more about Kimberly’s work here: Purple Thread Strategies ➔

If this conversation prompts you to think about your own direction or next move, you can explore my coaching plans here: Coaching Plans ➔

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