The Self-Promotion Problem: How to Advocate for Yourself Without Feeling Icky (Listener Favorite)

The Self-Promotion Problem: How to Advocate for Yourself Without Feeling Icky (Listener Favorite)

May 12, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 322

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of self-promotion in one's career and offers strategies to do it effectively without discomfort.

Nobody cares more about your career than you, so you need to make yourself and your achievements known. Embrace the skill of self-promotion. Career coach Lindsey Lathrop- Ryan is here to offer: Insight into why self-promotion is so uncomfortable The 4-step strategy that makes self-promotion more effective and way less icky Quick self-promotion tactics that take less than 5 minutes Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Follow Career Contessa: http://bit.ly/2TMH2QP   Guest Resources: Lindsey Lathrop-Ryan website: https://www.lindseylathrop.com/ Lindsey Lathrop-Ryan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseylathrop/   Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Browse open jobs: https://www.careercontessa.com/jobs/   Sponsors Head to vitaclean.co and use code CONTESSA at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/careercontessa. Become a Fora Advisor today at…

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