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The Engineering Leadership Podcast

Self-advocacy & how to coach your team to be better self-advocates w/ Shailvi Wakhlu #153

Oct 31, 2023
Data leader and author, Shailvi Wakhlu, discusses practical strategies for becoming a better self-advocate and improving negative self-talk. She also explains how engineering leaders can coach their teams to become better self-advocates, including in scenarios like job promotions and negotiating a job offer.
47:40

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Quick takeaways

  • Advocating for oneself in the workplace also advocates for the needs of the team, benefiting both the leader and the team.
  • Proactive self-advocacy involves regularly sharing achievements and goals, while reactive self-advocacy involves advocating for oneself in changing work conditions or opportunities.

Deep dives

Advocating for Yourself is Advocating for Others

The importance of self-advocacy in the workplace is discussed, highlighting that advocating for oneself is also advocating for the needs of the people you care about. Prioritizing the happiness and success of your team ultimately benefits you as a leader. It is recommended to ask for clarity on promotion processes, document achievements, and proactively engage in conversations about growth opportunities. Negotiating job offers should involve considering various factors beyond salary, such as cultural fit and work-life balance. The importance of normalizing self-advocacy within teams and creating spaces for individuals to share their accomplishments and needs is emphasized.

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