Does speaking up for your needs in the workplace make you cringe?
Many leaders find it hard to discuss what they "need" to bring their best to work.
Sometimes, it is due to the discomfort of talking about self that comes in the way,
Self-advocacy is the ability to speak up for yourself and the things that are important to you effectively.
Today's work places require you to speak up for yourself because we work from all across the world, in hybrid setups. Our work may often fall short of the ability to speak for itself. We need to champion our own cause.
There are a few factors that enhance the effectiveness of self-advocacy that you can orchestrate for better outcomes. This will also make you feel prepared and reduce discomfort. Here are some strategies to that help bring success in self-advocacy.
While Timing, Clarity & Conviction are easy to build with some focussed effort,
'larger good' needs an intersection of Strengths, Passion & what the world needs to be a 'win-win'.
Investing time in finding your Ikigai is key to get there.
What is the first step you can take for self-advocacy?
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