Don't Just Hope to Get Noticed, Self Advocate and Direct Their Vision with Dr. Radhika Achari

Are you waiting for your boss to notice your hard work, or are you actively investing your time and energy into advocating for yourself? In this episode of Intent on Purpose, host Laura Hansen Breksa sits down with Board Certified Behavior Analyst and founder of Analyze and Act, Dr. Radhika Achari, to break down why self-advocacy is the ultimate form of self-investment. Together, they explore practical strategies for asking for promotions, receiving difficult feedback, navigating toxic workplace dynamics, and aligning your energy with your long-term goals. n this episode, you’ll discover: Why the advice "fake it 'til you make it" actually harms your confidence—and what strategy to use instead. How can you present proof of your value for a promotion before you even apply? What is the "happy medium" between acting like a workplace bulldozer and being a people-pleaser? Why getting a 360-degree evaluation can feel terrifying, and how a growth mindset transforms criticism into creative solutions. How do you know when it’s time to stop trying to fix a toxic job and start advocating for yourself by leaving? Self-advocacy isn't about being loud—it's about building on your unique strengths and taking control of your personal growth. Tune in to learn how to stop waiting for others to meet your needs and start claiming the career path you want. CONNECT WITH DR. RADHIKA ACHARI: Website: https://analyzeandact.com/ Instagram: analyze_n_act Dr. Radhika Achari is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with 15+ years of clinical experience and the founder of Analyze & Act. She created Bridge to College Independence™, a program helping parents of neurodivergent teens build real independence before college. Her path there wasn't purely professional — years of IVF before becoming a mother, followed by raising a neurodivergent child, forced her to rebuild what "success" as a parent meant, often without a roadmap. Radhika believes the hardest chapters of a life are rarely dead ends; they're often the raw material for exactly what you end up building. CONNECT WITH LAURA HANSEN BREKSA: Subscribe: Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button and click the notification bell to catch every episode dedicated to helping you invest your time, energy, and talents where they matter most! #SelfAdvocacy #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceTips #GrowthMindset #IntentOnPurpose #ProfessionalDevelopment #BehavioralScience #SelfInvestment