What if writing a book is the key to your next big career move?


Hi Reader,

I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with Shailvi Wakhlu, author of Self Advocacy: Your Guide to Getting What You Deserve at Work, for a truly insightful conversation about standing up for your worth and building professional authority.

Have you ever felt like you were working endlessly, expecting your hard work to speak for itself, only to realize that nobody actually understood the depth of what you were achieving? For a long time in my own corporate career, I fell into that exact trap. Shailvi breaks down why waiting to be noticed doesn’t work and how you can build daily habits to articulate your value authentically.

In this episode, we explore:

  • How to advocate for yourself at work without losing your authentic communication style
  • Practical ways to highlight your daily contributions so management recognizes your business impact
  • How Shailvi transitioned her popular conference talks into a 45,000-word published book
  • Why writing a book is the ultimate credibility builder for securing paid corporate speaking gigs
  • Dictation and tracking strategies to help you finish writing your book even while working a full-time job

One of my favorite quotes from our conversation was: “I can almost guarantee that everybody comes to this one point in their career when the difference in getting the outcome that they want and the outcome that they actually get relies very heavily on how comfortable they feel articulating their needs.”

Tune in here

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Curious to learn more about Shailvi? You can get her book Self Advocacy: Your Guide to Getting What You Deserve at Work on Amazon, check out her course offerings on her website, and connect with her on LinkedIn.

Best,

Kelly

P.S. If you enjoy the episode, I’d love if you could leave a review and share it with a friend or colleague who might need this conversation right now!

Hi, I’m Kelly Schuknecht

I specialize in helping authors promote and market their books with proven strategies and personalized support. Whether you’re just starting or looking to boost your current sales, my services are designed to make your book stand out in a crowded market. From coaching to promotional campaigns, I offer the tools you need for success.

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