How Smart People Reach Out For Support And Growth At Work (With Tiffany Ford)

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:  http://assertiveway.com/workshops  Do you ever isolate yourself when you have a problem or feel insecure? In this episode you'll discover that doing the exact opposite, reaching out to people who are different and having those conversations is a better path forward. Tiffany Ford, JD, MPA, and Deputy Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Health, shares her own personal experiences cold calling to ask for an internship, reaching out to people in her company, having racial conversations, and seeking out her trusted people. In this episode you'll discover: ✔️The importance of seeking people different from you for advice and fresh perspectives. ✔️Dealing with gender and racial bias in a pragmatic way. ✔️Finding a trusted circle of people who will say, "you got this" and cheer you on. ✔️What quiet assertiveness looks like   Listen to part 1 of this interview on impostor syndrome: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-overcome-impostor-syndrome-and-foster-partnerships-in-leadership-with-tiffany-ford Read the Linkedin Article 5 Key Strategies to Overcome Impostor Syndrome in Leadership: Insights from Tiffany Ford ": https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-key-strategies-overcome-impostor-syndrome-insights-from-curi-mba   Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/     Other Episodes You'll Like: Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples How To Advocate For Yourself Even If You're A People Pleaser Or Have Impostor Syndrome (With Erika Diaz): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-advocate-for-yourself-even-if-youre-a-people-pleaser-or-have-impostor-syndrome-with-erika-diaz 5 Ways To Overcome Impostor Syndrome And Regain Confidence To Speak Up (With Kim Meninger): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/5-ways-to-overcome-impostor-syndrome-and-regain-confidence-to-speak-up How To Boost Your Confidence To Speak Up: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-boost-your-confidence-to-speak-up 8 Ways To Be more Confident With Perspective Taking: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-ways-to-be-more-confident-with-perspective-taking   Free Resources: Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/   Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It's Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/   Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected] Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com   Support The Podcast: Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion   Podcast Topic Compilations: 8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation