Forbes Communications Council: 19 Smart Strategies for Standing Out in a Competitive Marketing Field

Breaking into marketing today takes more than talent — it takes visibility.

That’s the focus of my latest feature in Forbes Communications Council, “19 Smart Strategies for Standing Out in a Competitive Marketing Field,” where I joined 18 other marketing leaders to share advice for early-career professionals navigating one of the fastest-changing industries in business.

Here’s what I contributed:

Build credibility by sharing what you learn.

Documenting your learning in public — whether through LinkedIn posts, short reflections, or sharing small experiments — signals curiosity, initiative, and the ability to apply knowledge beyond a résumé. It shows how you think, not just what you know. Over time, that transparency builds trust and makes your growth visible to the people who can help accelerate it.

Why this matters to me:

At Grounded Growth Studio, I help founders and growth leaders transform marketing from isolated activity into systems that compound over time. Visibility isn’t just for brands — it’s for people, too.

When marketers share what they’re learning, they strengthen their personal brand and their company’s collective intelligence. It’s how ideas spread, teams grow sharper, and careers evolve faster.

Because in today’s market, expertise isn’t proven by a title. It’s proven by the clarity and consistency of how you show up.

This Forbes piece captures that shift beautifully — from chasing credentials to demonstrating capability — and I’m grateful to be included alongside so many sharp voices shaping the next generation of marketing leaders.

The takeaway:

Visibility is the new credibility. When you learn in public, you don’t just stand out — you build momentum.