Be An Advocate: Championing Yourself and Inclusive Environments (with Akshaya Aradhya)

Struggling to advocate for yourself and foster inclusivity at work? How can you champion not only your rights but also create an environment where everyone has opportunities? In this episode of the ‘Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast’, we are joined by the Akshaya Aradhya, Senior Director of Engineering at GitHub, ex-Netflix and Intuit, and Wharton MBA. Tune in to this episode to discover: ✔️ How Akshaya successfully advocated for herself to overcome being overlooked and navigated through bias. ✔️ How to advocate for your work-life balance. ✔️ Strategies for fostering inclusive and accessible workplaces. ✔️ Pattern Recognition in Bias: How Akshaya’s spoke up against subtle, ingrained biases during candidate evaluations. ✔️ The significance of being your own champion and the role of advocacy for mental well-being and professional development.   ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:  http://assertiveway.com/workshops   ✅ Follow Ivna Curi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/     ✅ Other Episodes You’ll Like How To Find The Courage To Ask For What You Want Take Control: How to Protect Your Personal Power at Work How To Advocate For Yourself Even If You’re A People Pleaser Or Have Impostor Syndrome (With Erika Diaz) Amplify Your Voice, Amplify Your Impact: How to Speak Up and Make a Difference at Work 5 Self-Advocacy Lessons That Will Pay Off And Make You Feel Powerful (With DEI Leader Zahida Sherman) Smashing Stereotypes: How To Confront 5 Common Biased Assumptions About Women at Work Why Women Are Blamed For Team Failures And Don’t Get Credit For Team Successes How Can Women Close The Gender Gap Even If They Suffer Gender Bias Top 10 Daily Challenges Women Face At Work Dear Professional Woman, It's Unfair and Unjust   ✅ Free Resources Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/ Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter Our Linkedin Blog Articles:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/   TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/ Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/   ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops   Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings Contact me: [email protected] or [email protected] Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2 Website: https://assertiveway.com   ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915 Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion   ✅ Podcast Topic Compilations 8 Real Life Examples On How To Deal With Difficult Coworkers (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/8-examples-on-how-to-deal-with-difficult-coworkers Mastering Mentor & Sponsor Connections: Insider Advice from 5 Trailblazing Professionals (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/mastering-mentor-sponsor-connections-insider-advice-from-5-trailblazing-professionals How To Find Courage To Speak Up (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-find-courage-to-speak-up-4-examples 4 Examples On How To Get The Promotion You Want (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-examples-on-how-to-get-the-promotion-you-want 4 Tips On How To Successfully Share Your Ideas At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/4-tips-on-how-to-successfully-share-your-ideas-at-work-compilation How To Cope With Stress At Work (Compilation): https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/how-to-cope-with-stress-at-work-compilation