Unmasking Authenticity at Work: Dr. Ella Washington’s Approach for Black Women

Brown Girl Self-Care

Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Education

4.8 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 29 July 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

It is time for us to be centered in corporate spaces so that we can WIN. Today I'm speaking with Dr. Ella Washington, an organizational psychologist and founder of Elevate Solutions. Together we are tackling the challenges many of us face in corporate environments, including feelings of alienation, the necessity of navigating biases, and the importance of authentic self-presentation. In this conversation we touch on several themes including:

Key Topics:

Challenges in Corporate Spaces:

Experiences of feeling like an outsider in corporate environments.
Struggles with authenticity and masking one's true self to fit in.
The emotional and financial burdens of not being compensated fairly for one's labor.
boundaries.

Personal Identity and Professional Life:

The importance of knowing oneself and setting personal standards of excellence.
Overcoming pressures to meet biased expectations and embracing one's unique strengths.

Negotiation Skills:

Broad aspect of negotiations beyond salary discussions, including continuous negotiation within one's career for roles, responsibilities, and workplace benefits.
Strategies for introverts in building connections and developing influence.

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