Canceled 1:1s, unrecognized accomplishments, meetings that drag on for eternity…oh my. When you have a conflict with your manager, it can feel incredibly risky to speak up. But having the courage to broach a difficult topic can be the first step toward real change. In this episode, Sara and Jen talk self-advocacy: how to identify your needs, outline desired outcomes—and actually START the conversation! Links:Read up on how the Wage Gap Shortchanges MothersCan you believe working moms get 58 cents for every dollar dads earn?Check out this study from Gender Action PortalMore on how work from home is increasing bias against working mothersRequired reading: Women in the Workplace 2022 study by McKinsey & Company and Lean InHow do you create a culture of psychological safety? Learn from Amy Edmonson’s Ted Talk and Alla Weinberg’s book A Culture of Safety. (Psst—you can download the book for free!)Go get that COIN (Context, Observations, Impact, and Next Steps, that is)Got a work situation eating away at you? Send it to us! Submit your dilemma at PMLEshow.com.