Join me for my next class!
In my last post, I shared four key conditions to have in place before advocating for more:
Your work is tied to top priorities
Outdated perceptions are addressed
Decision-makers are clear
Trust is firmly established
Without these, even the strongest case for more responsibility, visibility, or opportunity can fall flat.
But what do you do next?
That’s when strategy and timing matter. In fast-moving workplaces, you have to know when to ask, how to frame it, and what to do if the first answer is “not yet.”
In today’s market, sharpening these skills is more important than ever. Whether you’re preparing for a performance review, tying your work to your company’s current priorities, or positioning yourself for new opportunities, advocating with clarity and confidence can set the tone for what comes next.
That’s exactly what my upcoming Stanford Continuing Studies course Advocate for More: Strategic Negotiation to Advance Your Career is designed to help with. Over six weeks, we’ll cover:
How to identify where your impact is most valuable now
Ways to adapt your message for different stakeholders
Strategies for building trust that lead to “yes”
Scripts, case studies, and templates you can use immediately
Your next opportunity starts with the right ask—make it count. Learn more and enroll here.
P.S. The course is live online, and all sessions are recorded for those who can’t attend in real time. Previous cohorts have included students from around the world!
—Nita