Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast Becoming Your Own Best Advocate: Strategies To Elevate Yourself (with Laura Colón)
Are you your own best advocate? In this episode, Laura Colón, VP of Sales and Alliances at Vonage, shares her personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and imposter syndrome, self-promoting both internally and externally, and building a personal brand to advance her career.
02:07 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome
04:15 Embracing a Growth Mindset
05:48 Building a Personal Brand for Career Advancement
11:54 Leverating Mentorship and Sponsorship for Growth
16:58 Self-Promotion Strategies
27:04 Career Sacrifices and Defining Moments
28:35 Communicating Your Value
31:24 Handling Pushback and Disagreements
35:20 Encouraging a Speak Up Team Culture
41:03 Life-changing Skill of Saying No
46:04 Open to Work: Beyond the Label Podcast
52:09 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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