Are you using your voice in an actionable way? No one is going to go out of their way to advocate for you, so you HAVE to step up to the plate and advocate for yourself every chance you get. One of the best ways to do that is to speak assertively, and with purpose. Rather than constantly speaking as if you’re asking for permission to act — speak about the actions you are going to take. When you acknowledge that your voice has value others will, too.