On this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about self advocacy and corporate culture with Ed Brill, Desert Ridge Solutions; Jess Dewell, Red Direction; and Mark Herschberg, The Career Toolkit and the Brain Bump app. Whether you are a company founder, team leader, team member, sole practitioner, or side-hustler, better advocacy skills improve everyone’s bottom line.

Ed, Jess, and Mark shared their thoughts on this topic from leadership, employee, and solopreneur perspectives, as well as what stops people from self-advocacy, how advocate for yourself and others, and more.

How to Improve Advocacy

Mark: Ask people further along the path you wish to follow

Ed: Develop your network; use LinkedIn to share your value as a resource

Jess: Find the helpers or be the helpers

Mark: Keep a log of what you do, including what you do for others

Goals

Jess: Go on a Present Retreat for Accountability

Ed: Think about the possibilities that are all around you

Mark: Make sure you jot down the main points you want to remember from today; paste them into a recurring calendar event, to serve as a reminder of what you want to recall/put into action. You can also check out Mark’s Brain Bump app.

Learn More About:

Ed Brill: Linkedin.com/in/EdBrill

Jess Dewell: RedDirection.com

Mark Herschberg: TheCareerToolkit.com

Debra Eckerling: TheDEBMethod.com/blog

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