Today’s guest believes that it’s very important to understand your worth and embrace your full potential, even when/if others don’t see it. Motivated by a desire to open doors of opportunity for others, Octavia Goredema became a career coach and went on to author the PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women.  Originally from England, Octavia now lives in Los Angeles, and in recognition of her work, she has been appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen, one of the UK’s highest civic honors. In this episode, Octavia shares her fascinating story and explores essential career strategies for underrepresented women and others. You’ll hear what inspired her to write her book, why its message is so important to her personally, and what it means to truly know your worth even when it’s not reflected back to you. Tuning in, you’ll hear more about why it’s so important to track your accomplishments, learn how snarky comments can actually propel you forward, why you should have a ‘bragalogue’ prepared for the right opportunities, and how the way in which you show up in the world and make people feel is a key part of your mission and value. To find out what you need to understand more deeply about the plight of underrepresented women and how to support women and all individuals in your sphere to thrive, tune in today!   Key Highlights From This Episode:  Introducing today’s guest, career coach, and author Octavia Goredema. [01:21] How Octavia came to be appointed a member of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen [04:01] What inspired Octavia to write this book and why its message is so important to her and others. [07:40]  How to determine your worth when it’s not reflected back at you. [11:49] Why it’s so important to track your accomplishments [15:20] Why you should have a ‘bragalogue’ prepared and why women are often resistant to this. [19:26] The importance of knowing what your non-negotiables are. [24:22] What listeners need to understand about the plight of underrepresented women. [26:11] Why it’s so important for companies to invest in diverse talent. [28:06] The importance of your circle and mentors, sponsors, or advocates. [32:13]   For More Information: Octavia Goredema Octavia Goredema on Twitter Octavia Goredema on LinkedIn Octavia Goredema on Instagram Octavia Goredema on Pinterest Octavia Goredema on TikTok  PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Octavia’s book: PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women Octavia’s book on Audible: PREP, PUSH, PIVOT: Essential Career Strategies for Underrepresented Women Kathy and Octavia in Elite Daily: Asking for a Raise Isn’t as Scary as It Seems, Thanks to These Expert Tips  Kathy and Octavia in CNN: Quiet quitting is the latest workplace trend, but it doesn’t mean what you think Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl Brag!: The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn without Blowing It, by Peggy Klaus You can read the first chapter of Octavia’s book by joining my email community at octaviagoredema.com   ———————- Join Kathy Caprino for her FREE Webinar January 13, 2023 at Noon EST - Close Your Confidence Gaps Now AND Build Your Best and Happiest Career I’m so excited to share that I will be offering a FREE 90-minute webinar on January 13th at Noon EST all about how to Close Your Confidence Gaps Now and Build Your Best and Happiest Career, drawing on my latest book The Most Powerful You.  I’ll be sharing key information, strategies and powerful action steps based on years of research and working with thousands of professionals, that have helped them transform their careers and work lives for greater success, impact and reward. This is info you won’t hear elsewhere as it’s based on everything I’ve personally le