Habits of High-Visibility Leaders
Fiona Passantino
Fiona Passantino is an AI-Human keynote speaker, trainer, and facilitator. Her mission? To empower the non-technical Working Human to understand and use AI effectively, maximizing connection, engagement, and creativity for more joy and inspiration in the workplace.
TEDx speaker, passionate host of the podcast Working Humans and award-winning author of the Comic Books for Executives business series, including “AI-Powered Professional (2025)”, Fiona is now a rising star in the AI-Human inspirational space, headlining international events for some of the most powerful multinationals of all sectors, training in-company and for professional development organisations. Known for her background in communication and stand-up comedy, Fiona delivers keynotes, training, hosting and evening gala events.
Thanks to her background in communication and standup comedy, her events are a mix of sharp humor and high-energy to make learning fun. Based in the Netherlands, working worldwide.
- Recording: Yes
- Language: English
- Duration: 45 min / 15 min
Session Summary
Simple steps towards increasing your authentic leadership impact and effectiveness.
We humans believe in the things we see. When we see and feel the presence of leadership, we are swept up in the vision and mission of the company and our team. When our leaders are visible, engaging us and communicating about this purpose, working alongside us, ready to listen, this builds trust, inspires and empowers.
Visible leadership is a practice of consistent habits that can be learned and incorporated into a daily routine. Five simple tips that don’t take up too much of your time to increase your leadership visibility and leverage AI to help you as a content creator.
Interaction
During the expert session, Fiona Passantino engages the audience through methods like a Q&A session, live demonstrations using the Mentimeter app for interactive exercises, and encouraging active participation by collecting anonymous responses to promote open dialogue. These activities help the audience grasp the importance of effective leadership in building trust and engaging with their community, both internally and externally, and foster a collaborative environment.
Key Learnings
- Boosting Leadership Presence: Recognizing the value of both internal and external visibility, leaders should make use of tools like AI and live video casts to enhance their presence within their organization and beyond.
- Effective Listening Skills: Adopting a listen-first approach in communication, leaders can foster a collaborative environment by giving full attention to others before sharing perspectives, leading to better understanding and inclusivity.
- Engaging Workshops through Interactivity: Incorporating interactive methods like the Mentimeter app into sessions encourages active participation, promotes open dialogue, and creates a more engaging and inclusive learning experience for all attendees.
Detailed session description
In this expert session, Fiona Passantino discusses the importance of leadership visibility in today's workforce. She begins by acknowledging the trend towards "quiet quitting," where employees are present but not fully engaged. Fiona emphasizes that effective leadership plays a crucial role in bridging gaps between different types of workers and communicating effectively with a diverse workforce, given humans' unique backgrounds, motivations, and communication styles.
The speaker then shifts the focus towards leadership visibility, both internally and externally. External visibility refers to a leader's presence in the world, such as being an expert, sharing knowledge with larger communities, and using digital spaces. Internal visibility means a leader's presence within their organization, including physically engaging with employees and creating internal events.
Fiona acknowledges that some leaders may feel they don't have time for these activities but encourages using tools like AI and live video casts to help manage their visibility. She offers tips on becoming more visible, such as strategic walkabouts, leading with personal connections, and being fully present during meetings.
Fiona emphasizes the significance of leaders being visible both internally and externally to build trust, engage with their communities, and set a positive example for others. She encourages taking a backseat role in team meetings, allowing team members to share ideas first before sharing one's perspective as a leader. However, she also acknowledges that this depends on the specific team and their needs.
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