Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

Influence at Work: Unlocking the Secrets to Career Growth | Career | Presented by MasterClass

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Aug 27, 2025
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Stacey Vanek-Smith
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Tim Salau
Guests Tim Salau, known as Mr. Future of Work from Microsoft, and Stacey Vanek Smith, journalist and host of Everybody's Business, dive into career growth strategies. They discuss the significance of influence and how to stand out from day one in the workplace. Confidence and likability are stressed as key components for success. They emphasize mastering communication skills for effective self-presentation and the value of nurturing genuine relationships over mere networking. Finally, they touch on the importance of self-advocacy in climbing the career ladder.
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ADVICE

Anchor Confidence In Self-Worth

  • Build confidence from a sense of self-worth and believe you deserve opportunities.
  • Act like you belong so you show up differently and others start to treat you as valuable.
INSIGHT

Confidence Shapes Your Value Story

  • Value is a story and confidence shapes that story for others.
  • Acting confidently changes perceptions and correlates with pay, promotions, and likability.
ADVICE

Network By Building Real Relationships

  • Invest in likability by being curious and building genuine relationships rather than networking from need.
  • Focus on shared interests and long-term exchanges to earn trust and referrals.
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