Discover 33 rights you need to know and that that you forgot you had. Knowing these rights can empower you to become your best advocate. This episode unpacks vital rights that can transform how you communicate and advocate for yourself, ensuring you are treated with respect, can ask for what you want, and feel entitled to your emotions and decisions. From the right to be treated with dignity to the right to brag unapologetically, these rights will equip you with the courage to make a meaningful impact at work and beyond. Tune in to this episode to discover:

✔️ The importance of knowing and understanding your self-advocacy rights.

✔️ The need to assert your right to be treated with dignity and respect.

✔️ The right to ask for both reasonable and unreasonable things without guilt.

✔️ The significance of prioritizing your own needs and protecting your 'me' time.

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00:00 Introduction and Purpose

01:10 Understanding Self-Advocacy Rights

02:23 Right to Respect and Dignity

04:46 Right to Ask for What You Want

05:56 Right to Not Do Good And Still Be Good Enough

06:53 Right to Be Imperfect

07:49 Right to Use Vacation Days

09:13 Right to Leave Work on Time

10:13 Right to Say No To Evening or Weekend Work

11:03 Right to Change Your Mind

12:00 Right to Not Make Sense

12:56 Right to Get Emotional

13:45 Right to Ask for Help Even If You Can Do It Yourself

14:21 Right to Not Care, Guilt-free

15:29 Right to Prioritize Yourself

16:30 Right to Stay Silent

17:13 Right to Ask For More

17:54 Right to Brag and Celebrate Achievements

18:47 Right to Say No and Not Justify It

19:41 Right to Disagree With Anyone, Anytime

20:24 Right to Prioritize Money and Power

21:11 Right to Protect Your Me Time

21:54 Right to Make Your Own Decisions

22:11 Right to Not Be of Service 24/7

23:25 Right to Not Be Selfless All The Time

24:15 Right to Be a Non-Servant Leader

25:19 Right to Not Be Liked

25:35 Right to Respect Yourself First

25:47 Right to Be Aggressive in Your Pursuits

26:03 Right to Get Impatient To Protect Your Time

26:52 Right to Ask for a Promotion Even If You Don't Outperform

27:18 Right to Say Things Others Won't Like

27:55 Right to Confront Without Being Labeled Aggressive

28:13 Right to Ask Hard Uncomfortable Questions

28:43 Conclusion and Call to Action