A presentation at DjangoCon US 2017 in in Spokane, WA, USA by Tracy Osborn
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring Tracy Osborn
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Anxiety, Self-Advocacy, and Promoting Yourself
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring Hi, I’m Tracy! @limedaring (daring, not darling)
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DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring (A bit about my background!)
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DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring Tracy’s best tips for being an advocate for yourself:
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring ( Disclaimer:
Advice is not one-size- ! ts-all!)
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NEGOTIATION
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e worst
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ey can say is
NO
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring (Let’s talk about the scariest moment in my career.)
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raise
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DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring There was no reason to pay me more until I asked for it.
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring This moment taught me the importance of — Knowing what you are worth.
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring This moment taught me the importance of — Knowing what you are worth. — How to ask for it.
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring How do you know how much you’re worth?
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NETWORKING
Build a support
network
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DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring “I was looking for some suggestions on my job o ! er. The salary is good for me, especially when I am getting that much right after graduation. The job is great and I am de " nitely taking it. However, I was wondering if I should negotiate on the salary… I (am) not sure if I should as an undergraduate coming right after college, though I have approximately a year of experience at my internship.”
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring Look at salary aggregators
— salary.com
— payscale.com — glassdoor.com
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring #talkpay
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring You can talk to your coworkers about your salary!
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring Don’t wait until you’re unhappy to become informed.
Always know your position.
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring What should you do when you want a change?
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DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring Practice asking. (Don’t be evil.)
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DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring What’s the worst case scenario?
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DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring “What’s the worst case” helps me take more risks and do more scary things.
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring General negotiating/asking tips
— If you’re negotiating money, try not to give the " rst number yourself .
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring General negotiating/asking tips
— If you’re negotiating money, try not to give the " rst number yourself . — Don’t undercut yourself. Keep the request brief .
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring Negotiating does not make you a mean person or sel ! sh.
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring It is simply asking
for something better.
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NETWORKING
Make
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meaningful connection
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DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring If you have anxiety at events, these tactics might help:
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring If you have anxiety at events, these tactics might help: — Try making it a game with another person.
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring If you have anxiety at events, these tactics might help: — Try making it a game with another person. — Or just try to make that one connection that’s worth it. Then you can leave if you wish!
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring NETWORKING of people are awesome 99%
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DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring Telling myself that 99% of people are awesome makes it easier for me to be around people .
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DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring Remember that social media makes awful people seem more common.
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NETWORKING
Be the support
network for others
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring Selfish secret: The more you help others, the easier it is to help yourself.
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring SELF CARE Take breaks as needed
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DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring Step away from tech for a bit if you need to. ❤
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring In conclusion…
DJANGOCON US TRACY OSBORN @limedaring — You are your own best advocate.
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You are your own best advocate.
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Ask.
The worst they can say is no.
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You are your own best advocate.
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Ask. The worst they can say is no.
— Remember that
there are more awesome
people
than terrible.
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You are your own best advocate.
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Ask. The worst they can say is no.
— Remember that there are more awesome
people than terrible.
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Build
a support network.
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You are your own best advocate.
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Ask. The worst they can say is no.
— Remember that there are more awesome
people than terrible.
— Build a support network.
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Be
the support network.
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You are your own best advocate.
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Ask. The worst they can say is no.
— Remember that there are more awesome
people than terrible.
— Build a support network.
— Be the support network.
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Take breaks
as needed.
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Over the last 10 years (and really, her entire life), Tracy’s struggled with anxiety while running her own business, navigating negotiations, and self-publishing several books. This keynote will go through recommendations for keeping your sanity in a dog eat dog world, reducing anxiety, feeling comfortable with negotiation, and above all, being the best advocate for yourself that you can be.
for free. You
can too.