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Per My Last Email

How can I get my boss to have my back?

Apr 27, 2023
Learn how to advocate for yourself at work, address challenges of being heard and supported, recognize and honor personal boundaries, explore the inner critic, and discover the ease of expressing needs and setting boundaries in the workplace.
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Quick takeaways

  • Advocating for yourself at work means understanding and communicating your needs and boundaries effectively, even if not everyone is receptive.
  • Asking for help in a professional context can facilitate collaboration, enable faster progress, and create an open and supportive work environment.

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Struggling with Self-Advocacy

The podcast episode explores the challenges of advocating for oneself in a professional setting. It discusses the common experience of feeling the need to constantly justify one's presence and expertise in the workplace. The episode highlights the exhausting nature of trying to convince others of one's value and the toll it can take on one's well-being. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and communicating one's needs and boundaries effectively, while acknowledging that not everyone may be receptive. The podcast encourages listeners to prioritize their mental health and make decisions that align with their self-worth and values.

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