Know yourself, know your needs, and know how to get what you need. In this episode of ICommunicate, MindsetGo President Mark Altman discusses overcoming the fear of judgment and learning strategies to advocate for ourselves.

Segment 1:

We all know that advocating for ourselves can be beneficial, but what’s stopping us? What internal and external factors make us feel uncomfortable standing up for ourselves? How can we advocate for ourselves without worrying about judgment from others?

Segment 2:

Often when faced with conflict, we tend to react emotionally -- but what happens when we take a step back and break down the problem? What is the recipe for self advocacy, and how can I implement it into my own life? How can your internal voice make or break the process of self advocacy?

Segment 3:

Now that we’ve worked up the courage to have the conversation, how can we adapt on the fly to get what we need? How can lessening our ask increase our chances for getting leeway? Once you’ve advocated for yourself, what are the next steps to ensure that you get the results that you need?

Segment 4:

What’s the worst thing that could happen when we advocate for ourselves? We’re judged. How do we balance the risk-reward of asking for a second opinion? How do motivation, fears, and benefits factor into our decision to advocate?