68. How to encourage your women to speak up for what they need

How to encourage your women to speak up for what they need Today I am talking about how employers and line managers can encourage their employees to speak up for what they want.  I have rerecorded this intro after the current announcement here in the UK that we are in yet another lockdown. Although you know it is coming and is so much needed to fight the spread of Covid19 it is still always a shock to the system when the reality sets in.   This will yet again impact many people in many different ways and my thoughts are with those that have lost or let’s face it lose loved ones in the near future.  It is also a very isolating time for so many and even us introverts can get a little stir crazy from no social interaction.   So reach out to those you know need it and perhaps those you think don’t - let's stay stronger together.  And a shout out to all the parents who are now contemplating what the next weeks will look like trying to juggle everything.  When children are learning from home instead of school, it can often fall to the mother to do the work whilst also trying to do her own work and research has already shown the impact that this is having on their own career progression not to mention mental health.  Not an easy task and I speak from experience.  It’s therefore even more paramount that women get comfortable with speaking up and asking for what they want.   I share some tips for individuals to do just that in next week's episode on the importance of self advocacy.  So listen in to today’s episode and learn how to encourage women to speak up and understand some of the reasons they hold back.  Thank you for tuning in and Stay safe and remember We can only do the best we can.  So less judgement and more kindness and we will get through this together - again.  So how can you encourage women to speak up?  Well I think it is important to first discuss WHY women avoid speaking up in the first place.  Listen to the 5 reasons that will help you understand what’s holding them back and then what you can do about it. Don’t forget you can get my monthly NEWSLETTER that shares the latest around the gender pay gap, book recommendations and good practices that are happening all over the place that support more women to step up and be recognised for the value they bring.   Get yours by clicking >> https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter or book a chat  http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast What is your company doing to celebrate International Women’s day in March 2021?  Get in touch as I have an excellent lunch and learn session that is being booked by companies right now that focuses on self advocacy and how this builds self promotion for women's career progression so that they can start owning their expertise, and speaking up and asking for what they really want which fit is really well with the theme #ChooseTo Challenge.  Email me for more info [email protected] or book in a call and get it for great value when you book it before the end of January    #Resources     Get the White Paper ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women’s Career Progression:   https://bit.ly/WP2020podcast     Book a call with Gemma:    http://bit.ly/CallGemmaPodcast     Get the newsletter:   https://www.gemmastow.com/newsletter Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gemmastow

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No More Hiding: Self Promotion at Work with Gemma Stow is a podcast that celebrates women using their voice to be seen and heard. Self promotion is often seen as a dirty word but there has never been a more important time to showcase strength. Own your expertise. Step into your spotlight. #SelfPromotion #NoMoreHiding #Leadership #visibilitymatters