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Pretty Lonesome with Madeline Argy

How To Stand Up For Yourself

Dec 11, 2023
In this podcast, Madeline discusses her struggles with standing up for herself and the importance of effective delivery in advocacy. She reflects on her growth at Uni, navigating therapy and relationships, and seeking a solid sense of self. The chapters explore assertive communication, self-advocacy, gender biases, maintenance issues, tenant rights, and personal growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Effective self-advocacy requires the right delivery to make it impactful.
  • Balancing relationships and career while finding a solid sense of self is a common goal.

Deep dives

Learning to Advocate for Yourself

The speaker shares experiences of learning to stand up for herself in various situations. She discusses a scenario where she paid extra for a chair delivery and asserted her needs when faced with a miscommunication, which led to a successful outcome. Through interactions with a friend in a corporate job, she learned the importance of assertiveness and not letting opportunities pass by due to a lack of self-advocacy and communicating effectively in professional settings.

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