Self-Advocacy

Master the Art of Communicating Your Value Authentically.

Explore a curated collection of free resources designed to help you take charge of your career. From practical tips to powerful talks, this page provides the tools you need to confidently advocate for yourself and your goals.

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Talks

Here are some of my selected talks on self-advocacy and career growth. For a full library of my talks, visit my YouTube channel.

1-Min Self-Advocacy Series (on YouTube)

Watch my 1-minute Self-Advocacy series, where I share bite-sized, actionable tips for prioritizing your self-advocacy in everyday moments:

Articles

Explore my articles for deeper insights on self-advocacy strategies:


"Self-Advocacy" Book Launch Party & Interview

Celebration event hosted at Manny's in San Francisco

This video covers the introduction, the fireside chat, and the audience Q&A from the event.

From Ambition to Action: Get That Promotion

Live webinar to celebrate 1-yr since book launch

Promotions aren't just about hard work; they require strategic action. This session provides a practical playbook to boost your chances of advancement. By learning how to align your efforts with promotion criteria and maximize your visibility, you'll be better equipped to achieve your career goals and secure the promotion you deserve.

Getting Comfortable with Self-Advocacy

Speaking at the Stretch Conference in Budapest

Sharing the importance of Self-Advocacy, and practical tips on how to do it.

This talk was aimed at leaders who want to learn more about Self-Advocacy and want to better support their teams with it.

How to #HumbleBrag Effectively

My talk at Write Speak Code Conference

My thoughts on the importance of self-advocacy, and how to go about doing it well for the sake of your career.

Many people are shy of accepting praise and highlighting their professional achievements to the detriment of their career success. In this talk, I highlight the specific ways to phrase your wins and position your thinking to not get left behind due to a lack of perceived value.

No Woman Left Behind: Planning for Intersectionality

Speaking at the Finding Ada Conference

When we think about gender issues, we cannot ignore intersectionality. Women face all the challenges that women in STEM usually do, and also face additional challenges based on their race, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, education etc.

We have to actively prioritize creating a plan to support all women.

Prioritizing Happiness - Adding Clarity & Intention to Joy

Masterclass at Strava

Everyone wants to be happy, but may not know how to head in that direction. The process of adding clarity and intention to one’s plan for joy requires self-awareness, acknowledgment, and acceptance. This talk demystifies the simple framework that we can use to prioritize happiness - every day!

Choose Inclusion podcast - discussing DEI&B

Discussion with the Choose Inclusion team

Sharing my thoughts on prioritizing DEI&B, while being the only woman (and a WOC) on an Engineering Leadership team.

We have a responsibility to ensure that the products we build as a company aren’t causing harm. There are many ways to expand the focus on biases across intersectionalities.

Why Women should opt for STEM

My video at the WomenInSTEM conference

My thoughts on why women should opt for STEM, and how they will succeed in it - as shared at the WomenInSTEM conference in Dubai.

As a lifelong #WomanWhoCodes, I've had a fantastic time in this field. Here's hoping many more women come along for the ride!


Get a “Yes” for your Job Promotion Proposal

Get a Yes for your Job Promotion Proposal

Many people face challenges advocating for themselves at work, especially when asking for a promotion. Under-represented groups especially can be deprived of guidance on how to strategically approach this critical process.

I propose a simple and effective 3-step framework to help you own your narrative.

Effective frameworks for 1-1s at work

Effective frameworks for 1-1s: Learn more about your team

The best way for a manager to keep a pulse on their team satisfaction and engagement, is through effective one-on-ones. It’s a great space to build a trusted relationship, where you listen, absorb and act on the topics they bring up.

Sharing some of my top 3 frameworks that I've experimented with in my 6+ years as a people manager.

10 Simple Steps to a Breezy Job Hunt

10 Simple Steps to a Breezy Job Hunt

What sounds more exhausting than starting a job search? If you are unsure where to begin, follow along with my 10-step guide which can help make the process feel more structured.

Searching for a better fit is ultimately an investment in your current and future happiness. And the pursuit of happiness should never be a chore!