Being Your Own Fierce Self-Advocate

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Free Online Course: Being Your Own Fierce Self-Advocate provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Being Your Own Fierce Self-Advocate is taught by Selena Rezvani.

Overview
  • Amplify your voice at work and reduce the blockers to your success. Learn how to promote your ideas, seize opportunities, gain the respect you deserve, and rebalance power dynamics.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Standing up for yourself every day
    1. Self-Advocates Are Needed at All Levels
    • Organizations need to own up
    • Overlooked opportunities for advocacy
    • What's at stake when it comes to money
    • Developing a self-advocacy mindset
    2. Make Your Ideas Promotable
    • Overcoming blockers to share your idea
    • Harnessing your network
    • Leveling the power dynamic
    • Using key phrases to show your expertise
    3. Manage Resistance from Others
    • Uncovering the issue behind the issue
    • Interrupting interruptions
    • Using humor to your advantage
    • Intentionally using body language
    • Deploying strategic silence
    4. Self-Advocacy Principles for Your Overall Career
    • Setting clear boundaries
    • Derisking your ask
    • Making all your strengths visible
    Conclusion
    • Moving forward as a self-advocate