88 | Tech Career Hack: How to Master the Art of Self-Advocacy with Shailvi Wakhlu

Tired of being overlooked for promotions and feeling hesitant to discuss your accomplishments? Join us as Grace chats with Shailvi Wakhlu, a seasoned Data Leader with over 17 years of experience building successful teams and impactful technology products. Shailvi, a former Salesforce, Fitbit, and Strava executive, has shared her expertise at countless conferences, coached hundreds of individuals, and authored the best-selling book "Self-Advocacy." In this episode, she'll share her career journey and practical tips to help you: Negotiate effectively: Learn the art of confident communication and secure the deals you deserve. Navigate complex conversations: Overcome challenges and advocate for your ideas with ease. Land coveted promotions, raises, and new opportunities: Discover the strategies that can propel your tech career forward. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your tech career to the next level, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you become a confident and successful self-advocate!   Connect With Shailvi:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ShailviWakhlu/ Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ3GXN45   Follow Tech Unlocked for more career tips: Instagram: @techunlockedpod Twitter: @techunlockedpod TikTok: @techunlockedpod   Connect with Grace: https://www.instagram.com/gracemacjonez/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracemacjones/   Enjoyed listening to this episode? Please leave a review on Apple and Spotify. Questions about sponsorship? Email us [email protected]