Keynote - Anxiety, Self-Advocacy, and Promoting Yourself
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Self-promotion tactics that actually work: concrete examples, numbers, and tools. Negotiates a raise from 53,000 to 82,000 (55% raise) after asking; runs a startup that employs three people; self‑publishes books and posts Hello Web App free online; speaks at 17 conferences in a year. Practical playbook: use salary.com glassdoor payscale, never name your number first, keep requests short, expect counteroffers, build a support network, make one meaningful connection at events, and take multiweek breaks when needed.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction
- 4:19Overcoming anxiety
- 16:53Self-advocacy tips
- 27:11Career support network
- 37:41Networking at events
- 47:07Confidence beyond tech
- 52:00Mental health breaks
- 53:30Conclusion
