IM28: How to Advocate for Yourself in the Workplace with Olivia Grant-Cream

Episode notes

Episode Highlight: On this episode of the Embracing "Only" podcast, we are featuring one of the most impactful moments from episode 28 with Olivia Grant-Cream from before she was a host on the show. Olivia is sharing the exact steps you need to take to advocate for yourself in the workplace. Olivia is a US veteran, born and raised in Jamaica, with over 12 years of experience in HR leadership. She has recently left her corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time, where she helps ambitious women of color break through barriers and create the success they deserve. This episode is just a short snippet that highlights the best and most powerful learning moment from a past episode. You can listen to the full episode (filled with more wisdom) here: Episode 28: From First Black Woman Engineer Officer in The U.S. Coast Guard to Corporate America . Key Discussion Points: 00:58 Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace: You cannot accomplish anything in your organization without knowing what you want, networking, and adding value. 05:11 Stop Trying to Prove People Wrong: Don’t chase things just because someone says you can’t do it. That doesn’t help you in your life.

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