111. How to Ask for What You Want at Work Without Feeling Selfish

Send us Fan MailAre you struggling to ask for a promotion, raise, or new opportunities without feeling selfish or demanding? In this episode, leadership communication expert Kele Belton reveals why 60% of women now negotiate their salaries but still face career advancement challenges—and how to change that with strategic advocacy.What you'll learn in the episode:The CLEAR Communication Framework for strategic workplace requestsWhy asking strategically matters more than just asking more oftenHow to position requests for maximum success and organizational buy-inProven techniques for handling pushback and negotiating effectivelyReal success stories from women who transformed their careers through strategic advocacyYour call to action:Identify one request you've been putting offPractice the CLEAR framework in your next advocacy conversation______________________________________________________________________Join the waitlist for the fall cohort of Ignite Your Leadership Power Incubatorhttps://thetailoredapproach.com/incubator-waitlist/______________________________________________________________________Key Takeaways for Women in Leadership:✅ Strategic advocacy isn't selfish—it's leadership. When you advocate effectively, you set a positive example for other women and contribute to organizational value.✅ Focus on value creation, not just qualifications. Position requests around problems you solve and results you deliver.✅ Timing matters as much as content. Align requests with organizational cycles and priorities for maximum impact.✅ Pushback provides valuable information. Use resistance to refine your approach and identify alternative solutions.✅ Practice builds confidence. Start with lower-stakes requests to develop your strategic advocacy skills.______________________________________________________________________About the host:Kele Belton is a communication and leadership speaker, facilitator, and coach who specializes in helping women leaders develop confidence and impact through better communication skills.Connect with Kele for more leadership insights: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/ Website: https://thetailoredapproach.com