Advocate & Elevate: Transform Your Career with Confidence

April showers... reminds me of a perfect time for fresh starts and new beginnings You 🌻

I still remember the first time I asked for a raise. It was 2011, and the thought of that conversation made my stomach churn and my palms sweat. I rehearsed what I was going to say about a hundred times, tweaking it to get my message and ask across clearly. It was scary AF to think about... but eventually, I took a deep breath, walked into the meeting, and made the ask. And guess what? I got something! 🎉

I didn't necessarily realize it in the moment, but that one moment changed everything for me.

Over the course of my 14-year career, I’ve moved around quite a bit—each step being intentional. I’ve interviewed extensively, negotiated salaries, and even turned down job offers that didn’t align with what I wanted and knew I deserved. I’ve asked for promotions, sought external opportunities when internal growth wasn’t available, and I've taken control of my career instead of waiting for someone else to decide my next step. 🏆

I’m not here to say my path is for everyone. But I do believe that we should not continue to sit in roles that don’t fulfill us. AND I am passionate about seeing women advocate for themselves! 😍

Why do we stay too long? One of the biggest issues is that women are more likely to remain in unfulfilling or limiting work environments than men. According to Harvard Business Review, women are 1.5x more likely than men to stay in a job despite being unhappy. This is due to things like feelings of loyalty, fear of change and rejection, or the belief that things will eventually improve if they wait.

So how do we break this cycle?

💗Support other women – One of the best ways to create change is to uplift and empower each other. Advocate for your colleagues' promotions, acknowledge their work, and stand together.

💗Speak up and stand up for yourself – If you don’t advocate for yourself, who else will? So - ask for that raise, push for that promotion, and claim the respect you deserve!

💗Find a community that empowers you – You don’t have to figure this out alone. Surrounding yourself with women who are navigating the same challenges can make all the difference. 

⭐ Introducing Advocate & Elevate coaching group! ⬇️

You’re a driven professional woman, but lately, work has felt exhausting. You’ve worked hard to get where you are...yet burnout, frustration with leadership, and uncertainty about your next move have taken over. Maybe you’ve been overlooked for a promotion, perhaps you're struggling with self-doubt, or it's that feeling of just going through the motions...feeling disconnected from what you truly want (or maybe you're not sure what you truly want (yet)).

Imagine feeling confident, clear, and in control of your career again! 💪 Instead of second-guessing yourself, you wake up knowing what steps to take. You have a clear vision for your career, the energy to create a life that feels balanced and fulfilling, and the confidence to advocate for the career move that you deeply want to make!

That’s exactly why I'm creating this coaching group! In this program, we’re going to work on better understanding our worth, celebrating our value and achievements, finding harmony in work and life, navigating difficult conversations, and planning your next career move. You’ll walk away with greater clarity, confidence and the support of a community of like-minded women who get it.

This is a supportive and informational space, where you don't have to do it alone. It will be facilitated by me, a certified career coach with 10+ years as an HR professional, offering a unique perspective on career growth and self-advocacy.

If you or anyone you know came to mind as you read this, please send me a message. The group is slated to start mid-May and I'm offering Early Bird pricing through April 20th! Payment plan options are also available. 

Joining this group is not just about career development—it’s about channeling a more sustainable form of self-care!