Strategic Self-Advocacy
Strategic self-advocacy is about confidently communicating your professional value and building visibility in your organization. Learn to navigate influence, build networks, and create strategic growth pathways while maintaining authenticity and professionalism.
Online
Dec-7, 2026
Virtual
1 Day
About this course
Strategic self-advocacy is about confidently communicating your professional value and building visibility in your organization. Learn to navigate influence, build networks, and create strategic growth pathways while maintaining authenticity and professionalism.
What you'll learn
- Communicate their strengths and professional value with confidence
- Build a visible and respected presence in their organization
- Influence decisions and gain support without authority
- Navigate workplace politics positively and professionally
- Respond to challenges assertively and constructively
- Apply a personalized self-advocacy strategy for growth and recognition
Course Contents
Module 1: Understanding Self-Advocacy
- Defining self-advocacy in professional contexts
- The difference between self-promotion and self-advocacy
- Building confidence and personal presence
Module 2: Communicating Your Value
- Delivering messages with presence and confidence
- Activity
Module 3: Influencing Without Authority
- Navigating hierarchy and informal power networks
- Adapting communication styles for different stakeholders
- Building trust and credibility
- Role Play
Module 4: Building Professional Visibility
- Strategic relationship building
- Participation, leadership, and showcasing work effectively
- Managing self-promotion without overstepping
- Case Study
Module 5: Handling Pushback & Workplace Challenges
- Staying composed in difficult conversations
- Responding to rejection and resistance
- Creating psychological resilience
- Simulation Exercise
Module 6: Creating a Strategic Growth Network
- Identifying mentors, sponsors, and allies
- Mapping internal influence pathways
- Expanding cross-functional visibility
- Group Brainstorm Activity
Module 7: Personal Self Advocacy Action Plan
- Setting clear goals for visibility and recognition
- Building consistency and follow-through
- Tracking progress and reinforcing habits
- Action Plan Review
Who Should Attend
- Mid-level professionals
- Women professionals and emerging leaders
- Team leads & project coordinators
- Professionals seeking promotion or role advancement
Prerequisites
None
Course Materials
Course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.
Strategic Growth Leader & Social Entrepreneur
Folisade Garden
Emotional Intelligence • Leadership Coaching • Professional Trainer
Folisade Garden is a seasoned social entrepreneur and CEO with a passion for building thriving ventures and developing exceptional leaders. As a strategic growth expert, she brings 10+ years of go-to-market strategy, business management, and operational excellence to her work.
Her success spans multiple industries, including e-commerce and CPG, where she successfully brought 3,000+ premium products to national and global markets. With deep expertise in recruiting, talent sourcing, and people management, Folisade has established herself as a trusted leadership coach specializing in transforming teams and individuals.
Beyond corporate training, Folisade is a prolific content creator, hosting a popular YouTube channel dedicated to wellness and neuroscience topics, and maintains a WordPress blog sharing insights on leadership and personal development.
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