IM28: How to Advocate for Yourself in the Workplace with Olivia Grant-Cream

Embracing Only: Workplace Culture & Career Development for BIPOC Leaders

Episode Highlight: On this episode of the Embracing "Only" podcast, we are featuring one of the most impactful moments from episode 28 with Olivia Grant-Cream from before she was a host on the show. Olivia is sharing the exact steps you need to take to advocate for yourself in the workplace.

 Olivia is a US veteran, born and raised in Jamaica, with over 12 years of experience in HR leadership. She has recently left her corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time, where she helps ambitious women of color break through barriers and create the success they deserve.

This episode is just a short snippet that highlights the best and most powerful learning moment from a past episode. You can listen to the full episode (filled with more wisdom) here: Episode 28: From First Black Woman Engineer Officer in The U.S. Coast Guard to Corporate America.

Key Discussion Points:

00:58 Advocating for Yourself in the Workplace: You cannot accomplish anything in your organization without knowing what you want, networking, and adding value.

05:11 Stop Trying to Prove People Wrong: Don’t chase things just because someone says you can’t do it. That doesn’t help you in your life.

06:05 Understanding Your Why: Without a clear why, you’ll waste energy chasing goals that don’t actually belong to you.

In Summary: Olivia shares practical strategies for career growth by focusing on clarity, strategic networking, and adding visible value. She urges us to define our “why” instead of chasing goals rooted in ego or external doubt.

Resources from this episode:

Start with Why & Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek

If you happen to be a woman of color and you are looking for a community of like minded women, join Olivia here: https://www.mysistersshoulders.com/

Ready to make a change?

→ If you are struggling to navigate your corporate career but are ambitious and have goals you want to accomplish quickly, Olivia is the coach for you. She can help you reach your goals.

Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com.

→ If you are ready to transition out of Corporate and want to start building a profitable portfolio career as a business owner, board member or more, but you’re unsure of the next steps, Archita can guide you through a successful transition to entrepreneurship.

Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.

Connect with your hosts:

Follow Archita on Linkedin or check out her website.

Follow Olivia on Linkedin or check out her website.

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