PegLegs and Me

I would like to share my thoughts with you regarding an issue that I am personally battling with - Self Advocacy - and I'm sure many of you can relate. Self advocacy is an essential skill, but it’s not always easy—especially for those of us who naturally avoid confrontation or tend to internalize feelings.  Having a timid personality is not bad, but it can be inadequate when it comes to business, especially when you're in a position of authority.  Feeling undermined or overlooked, especially in a situation where you're the decision-maker, is a dynamic that can be so frustrating (particularly when it's your own business on the line), creating a sense of vulnerability. Many business owners and leaders face the same internal struggle of standing up for themselves without wanting to be confrontational. My situation started out as a general marketing meeting, which I expected to be casual yet important, but ended up with me experiencing many  conflicting emotions (mostly ne...