EP136: The Magic of Confidence and Self-Advocacy with Natasha Tekeste
TO FULLY REACH YOUR GOALS…
…building your confidence and using your voice are key.
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In this episode, I am joined by Natasha Tekeste from Natasha Tekeste Coaching. Natasha is a Career Coach who helps women land their first six figure job. She has a Business Degree from the University of Alberta, a Master's Degree in Adult Education from the University of Calgary, and a Certificate in Mediation & Negotiation from York University. She is a Chartered Professional in HR with over ten years of corporate work experience. She is an Advanced Certified Life Coach and she uses Feminist Coaching principles in her work. And I am thrilled to share some incredible insights from my conversation with Natasha! Natasha! In this post, we dive deep into the topics of confidence and self-advocacy – essential skills for anyone looking to elevate their career and leadership skills.
Jessica Horton: Speaker, certified Well-being and Life Coach Practitioner and life strategist
The Essence of Confidence
Natasha describes confidence as a belief in yourself and your abilities – not about knowing everything but trusting yourself to figure things out. This mindset is crucial in leadership because a confident leader can positively impact the corporate culture, encouraging team members to trust their own instincts. Natasha pointed out that a lack of confidence in leaders often manifests as workplace drama and toxic environments due to insecurity and defensiveness.
Building Confidence: A Skill You Can Develop
A standout practice Natasha shared involves transforming how we interpret job postings. Many women tend to screen themselves out if they don't meet nearly all the listed qualifications. Instead, Natasha encourages her clients to view these postings through a lens of similarities rather than differences. Recognizing how past experiences align with new challenges fosters a sense of self-belief and capability.
The Role of Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy is closely tied to confidence. Natasha defines it as the willingness to take action on your own behalf. For example, salary negotiations are a common area where self-advocacy is crucial. Preparing for these conversations, understanding that a "no" is just another piece of information to navigate, and approaching it with a collaborative mindset can significantly improve outcomes.
Personal Experience: Advocacy in Action
Natasha shared a personal story from her HR career, where she successfully advocated for a higher compensation package after realizing she was performing dual roles without fair pay. This experience underlined the importance of viewing the employment relationship as a contract and understanding your worth independent of the job.
Practical Steps to Enhance Confidence and Self-Advocacy
Natasha emphasizes separating emotional worth from financial value in job negotiations and preparing for setbacks by viewing every conversation as a step toward honing these lifelong skills.
Final Thoughts
My conversation with Natasha was eye-opening and full of practical advice for anyone looking to step up their confidence and self-advocacy game. Remember, these are skills that can be developed over time with practice and dedication
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