In This Episode

Today, I want to share some practical tips on how YOU can find your voice in the workplace. Most, if not all of us, have experienced the feeling of keeping silent at work while knowing the solutions to various problems or feeling the need to establish boundaries. Not speaking up can limit your opportunities and keep your higher ups from knowing who you are, what you stand for, and what you’re able to really do.

Don’t stay silent, let’s jump right into this episode so you can learn, or relearn, how to start speaking up and affecting change in your life, in your career, and in the workplace.

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES

[00:01 – 03:43] Opening Segment

• Hello and welcome back!
  • Today’s topic 
• I want to share some of the things I spoke about as a guest on another podcast
  • Episode here
• I talk about my time as an activist
  • I lost my voice and myself in the process

[03:44 – 09:17] Keeping Your Identity

• I began to understand the stigma on women who are trying to change the world 
• Be aware of your identity slipping
  • If you notice it, stop and pull back 
  • Be mindful you don’t lose yourself
• Full immersion for long periods of time puts you at risk 
• Do you notice yourself becoming ‘one kind of person’ to everyone in your sphere?
  • Connect with me – links below
  • You are in good company 
  • You are dynamic and spectacular
• Do you recognize yourself? 
• Pull back when you need to 

[09:18 – 12:25] Closing Segment

• Pulling back can be valuable
  • It doesn’t have to be giving up 
  • It’s like taking a breath 
• Be multifaceted and be you 
• You serve best when you can be fully who you are
  • As appropriateness calls 
• Take a breath and assess 
• Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“You have to be careful that you don’t minimize other parts of who you are in your whole woman, in your quest to help to be an asset.” – Keisha Shields

“If there is more to you, don’t forget to bring the elements of her out so that others can see as well. Don’t let people box you into one singular identity.” – Keisha Shields

If you’d like to continue the conversation check out the Find Your Voice Course or visit https://keishashields.com/. You will now be able to see videos if you check out the Keisha Shields YouTube Channel where I will begin putting up more content for you to see. 

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