Episode 61 - How to Advocate for Yourself and Get the Support You Deserve

In this episode of Career Espresso, we tackle a critical career skill: self-advocacy. Do you feel like your hard work often goes unnoticed? Are you missing out on promotions, pay raises, or career opportunities because you hesitate to speak up? You’re not alone! Many women struggle with asking for what they need in their careers, and this episode will show you how to change that.Join me as I share personal stories from my own career—moments when I failed to advocate for myself and the lessons I learned the hard way. You’ll also hear real-life examples from the women I coach, showing how mastering self-advocacy can lead to tangible career growth.In this episode, you’ll learn→ Why not advocating for yourself can damage your career→ How to develop the confidence and skills to ask for what you need→ Actionable tips to help you effectively advocate for promotions, pay raises, and support at workIf you want to take control of your career and get the opportunities you deserve, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for practical advice, relatable stories, and research-backed strategies that will help you start advocating for yourself with confidence.Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic. Chapters00:00 The Importance of Self-Advocacy02:56 Overcoming Barriers to Speaking Up05:55 Practical Strategies for Effective AdvocacyGet a full transcript of the episode hereCheck out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a review.And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of Career Espresso, we tackle a critical career skill: self-advocacy. Do you feel like your hard work often goes unnoticed? Are you missing out on promotions, pay raises, or career opportunities because you hesitate to speak up? You’re not alone! Many women struggle with asking for what they need in their careers, and this episode will show you how to change that.Join me as I share personal stories from my own career—moments when I failed to advocate for myself and the lessons I learned the hard way. You’ll also hear real-life examples from the women I coach, showing how mastering self-advocacy can lead to tangible career growth.In this episode, you’ll learn→ Why not advocating for yourself can damage your career→ How to develop the confidence and skills to ask for what you need→ Actionable tips to help you effectively advocate for promotions, pay raises, and support at workIf you want to take control of your career and get the opportunities you deserve, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for practical advice, relatable stories, and research-backed strategies that will help you start advocating for yourself with confidence.Don't forget to take a look at this week's pod sheet to support your learning and exploration of the podcast topic. Chapters00:00 The Importance of Self-Advocacy02:56 Overcoming Barriers to Speaking Up05:55 Practical Strategies for Effective AdvocacyGet a full transcript of the episode hereCheck out the Ready to Rise 2024 Career Planner here If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a review.And if you have any questions or topics you'd like to see covered in future episodes, get in touch at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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