How to be a Self-Advocate at Work

In today´s episode of Professional Success Podcast, your host Sheila Boysen-Rotelli, a Master Certified Career Coach, Professor, and Talent Development Leader, talks about how to be your own self-advocate at work. Sheila shares some tips for self-advocacy at work.

Episode Highlights: 

·       Being your own biggest advocate at work is as simple as taking these actions:

o   Know your what and why

o   Get your mindset ready

o   Recruit your champions

o   Build stamina before you hit go

·       It is important to know that great self-advocacy does not include being overly emotional. We want to lead with rational facts and not with emotion.

·       You're offering the company your expertise and your drive to succeed. They can say yes, or they can say no. But make sure you ready yourself to make a case for why you aren't just the person, just the asset that they need.

·       Consider all of your stakeholders and choose a starting place, all you need to do is open a door.

3 Key Points:

1.     You can self-advocate by being clear and specific about what you need. Lead self-advocacy with rational facts and not with emotions and to do this you need to get your mindset ready.

2.     Next, think about recruiting your champions in this process. Build yourself a village of mentors, coaches, experts, and others you need to support your cause.

3.     Self-advocacy is rarely a one-and-done act, it's a process!

Resources Mentioned:

·       Sheila Boysen-Rotelli: Website         

·       Professional Success Podcast