Embrace Your Edge: How To Handle Microaggressions (with Hang Black)
Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast
Release Date: 05/01/2024
Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast
Do you ever feel like giving up at work when your ideas are overlooked or your contributions undervalued? Persistence is often the key to success, but there's a fine line between being persistent and becoming a nuisance. How do you strike the right balance? This episode of the 'Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast' dives into three compelling stories of professionals who mastered the art of persistence without stepping over the line. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ How a simple change in approach turned repeated rejections into a groundbreaking career opportunity. ✔️...
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Have you ever felt underestimated or sidelined due to subtle prejudices? This episode explores practical strategies to tackle such challenges head-on. Hang Black, Vice President of Revenue Enablement and author of 'Embrace Your Edge: Pave Your Own Path as an Immigrant Woman in the Workplace', dives deep into her personal encounters with microaggressions and offers actionable advice. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ Effective techniques for using transactional analysis to shift workplace conversations to more empowering adult-adult interactions. ✔️ Insightful tips on when and...
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info_outlineHave you ever felt underestimated or sidelined due to subtle prejudices? This episode explores practical strategies to tackle such challenges head-on. Hang Black, Vice President of Revenue Enablement and author of 'Embrace Your Edge: Pave Your Own Path as an Immigrant Woman in the Workplace', dives deep into her personal encounters with microaggressions and offers actionable advice.
Tune in to this episode to discover:
✔️ Effective techniques for using transactional analysis to shift workplace conversations to more empowering adult-adult interactions.
✔️ Insightful tips on when and how to address microaggressions without escalating conflicts.
✔️ Strategies to choose your battles wisely in a professional setting, ensuring your mental well-being.
✔️ Ways to stand up for yourself and educate others, fostering a more inclusive work environment.
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