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129. Stop Getting Overlooked: What to Do When Your Boss Wont Advocate for You

129. Stop Getting Overlooked: What to Do When Your Boss Wont Advocate for You

Update: 2025-09-16
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Unsure whether or not you're actually being seen at work? In this episode, learn how to recognize when your boss is not advocating for your growth and what steps you can take to advocate for yourself. Highlight the importance of being clear on your career goals, communicating expectations with your boss, and using persuasive communication and marketing principles to make your achievements visible. Also emphasized here is the importance of managing up, understanding interpersonal dynamics, and creating a frictionless advocacy process to ensure your career progression.


 



We'll Talk About:


  • 00:22 Identifying Red Flags: Signs Your Boss Isn't Advocating for You




  • 01:38 Building Visibility & Managing Expectations




  • 06:21 Effective Communication: Making Your Wins Visible




  • 09:09 Overcoming Resistance: Addressing Hesitations




  • 12:46 Practical Tips: Elevator Pitches and Branding 




 


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129. Stop Getting Overlooked: What to Do When Your Boss Wont Advocate for You

129. Stop Getting Overlooked: What to Do When Your Boss Wont Advocate for You

Patricia Ortega | Transformational Career Coach | Career Counselor