When you are in a moment that necessitates self-advocacy, having a prepared script can be extremely helpful. Gain useful tools on how to craft statements that reflect your genuine needs, voice, and personality in the final episode of the series. Remember, trust your intuition, and don’t feel ashamed to advocate for yourself.

Building off the previous episode, this installment of the series dives deeper into your needs: physical, emotional, cognitive, financial, and professional. Listing all of this information allows you to better understand what you need to function successfully and happily. Use your list as a reference to analyze where self-advocacy shows up and how to act on those observations in this episode.

Before advocating your needs, you have to first determine what they are. Join Virgie in identifying your goals, grounding them, and coming up with a plan to make them happen. Be sure to have your journal and favorite pen ready to tap into your inner self and make your goals happen.

“Self-advocacy can be a form of building intuition and self-knowledge.” The only person that truly knows your needs is you, so listen to what your intuition, body, and mind are telling you! In this episode, learn strategies to become more aware of your body signals and how to put your feelings and emotions into words and actions.

Only you know your needs, wants, and desires, but sometimes putting that out in the universe can be frightening. Self-advocacy is the solution to this challenge, and Virgie is here to help you along the way. Gain a better understanding of what self-advocacy is in this episode of the series before diving into more actionable teachings and tasks.

Taking a look at the people you surround yourself with allows you to understand that “the ideas you hold onto are often a reflection of what you’ve been absorbing from the community at large.” Are folks in your community bringing you up or bringing you down? Do you feel supported? These sorts of reflections urge you to choose who and what you want to spend your time on; that way, you surround yourself with a solid foundation to be the best version of yourself.

In a busy life, filled with working toward fulfilling your goals, it is crucial to ask yourself the question: am I caring for myself the way that I should? Liz says, “in order for us to go after our wildest ambitions, we must be mentally, emotionally, and physically sound.” Prioritizing sleep, nourishing food, and self-love are a few parts of building a self-care routine that will help power you through your busiest days. In this episode, you will write down some activities you can do to practice self-care and refuel your mind, body, and spirit.

You have what it takes to accomplish your dreams, and then some. In this episode, Liz urges you to visualize your goals and add 20% to them. This could mean anything from increasing how much money you’d like to make, or how big you’d like your company to be. Bringing voice to your dreams can be scary but it is an important step in realizing your potential and propensity to achieve your wildest aspirations.

In this journaling exercise, join Liz in writing about all the amazing things you are good at. By reflecting, we are beginning to see the many ways we are honest or dishonest with ourselves. You are capable and great at so many more things than you know, it’s just a matter of realizing your full potential and acting with conviction and confidence.

Impostor syndrome does not define you. You define yourself. Make sure to have a pen and paper for this episode as you will be reflecting on your dreams and goals. Nothing is out of reach if you are ambitious and believe in yourself!

Before diving into methods to combat imposter syndrome, you must first have a good sense of what it means. This episode invites you to reflect on your behaviors to see if you suffer from impostor syndrome. And if you do, acknowledge it, own it, and get ready because we are about to get into ways to tackle it.

Traditional job descriptions can be unclear, which is why Team Dynamics is here to help. When writing a job description, it is most important to be as clear and concise as you possibly can. Not only does this help potential applicants understand the roles they are applying for, but it also allows you, the employer to cast a wide net of qualified, and motivated candidates. In the “Job Descriptions” resource attached below, Team Dynamics shares a sample job description to help you create your own! After watching the episode, put together all of the lessons learned in this series to craft a standout job description. We are so excited you have chosen to join the hiring revolution!

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“Readiness and value-add as an approach is about a departure from an assumption that a number of years, job titles, or degrees means someone is ready, willing and able to do your job.” As a hiring manager, you have the responsibility to be specific, precise, and explicit about the experiences a candidate must have, what actually adds value, and what you, as a company are able to teach them. Every candidate brings their own flair to the table, and it is your task to measure if they’re a good fit.

Our identities make us who we are. With our unique experiences come differing perspectives, preferences, and biases. This is nothing to ashamed of, but something to be aware of. Our gut impulses are often mirrors of our biases, so before we act, let’s investigate these instincts by pausing and reflecting on the situation at hand. Join Alfonso in learning strategies to investigate your instincts and assess not if, but how systemic and normative preferences seep into our perceptions. Scroll down to download the "Investigate Your Instincts" resource, filled with questions to ponder when making value-aligned and goal-aligned decisions during hiring processes. Take time to reflect on these questions, investigate your instincts and face your hidden biases in this episode of the series.

When building teams, it is easy to recruit those that have similar lived experiences or who look like you. Employing the same types of people limits the ability to have differing perspectives, which is why compiling a diverse team in terms of identity, race, skillset, and more is so important. Not only are mixed teams advantageous from a business standpoint, they also allow for people to be seen and heard in a myriad of ways. In this episode, learn strategies to build diverse teams because it is not just a business imperative, but a moral one too.

Embarking on hiring for the first time can be overwhelming, and oftentimes we can ease our own discomfort by following a process that just retraces where we’ve already been. The drawback is we often miss out on engaging with the person right in front of us. Learn from Trina and Alfonso about how to place yourself in a place of curiosity and learning while simultaneously being clear on what you need from the role, your team, and this specific hire.

Finding leaders in your field that can help guide you is the essence of mentorship. Seeking inspiration from others can be transformational when it comes to achieving your business goals. If you are looking for strategies to find a mentor or would like to strengthen your relationship with your current one, this is the episode for you.

There are so many costs associated with work other than the work itself. Childcare, food, mental health, travel expenses, and more are all aspects you should consider when figuring out your total compensation needs. To make sure you’re getting taken care of on all fronts before committing to a new job or project, Cate and Kalilah share details worth thinking about.

“You are providing something of value. What are getting in return?” As Cate and Kalilah said before, employers come to you for a reason, so never walk away from hard work empty-handed. Not only can opportunities yield a great payout, but there are also other ways to leverage opportunities. Think about being able to grow your network, or expand your leadership role(s), for example. Gain insights on how to maximize your work experiences in this installment of the series.

Employers want you for a reason. Be it your creativity, expertise, knowledge, or all the above, your work is valuable. As Cate says, “time is money for all of us,” so do not waste your time with people or companies that won’t compensate you fairly. Learn how to recognize your worth and strategies for healthy boundary setting in this second episode.