Aspire, Advocate, and Advance: 2 Planners Talk Frankly About Career Challenges and Moving Up

American Planning Association

Welcome to the second episode of Short Takes, a three-part miniseries from the American Planning Association. Short Takes, hosted by Sophia Burns, brings listeners into the field with planners pursuing inventive new approaches to everyday issues: community engagement, land use and zoning, and career advancement. In this episode, we dive into the journeys of two planners who have transformed career challenges into opportunities for growth. They share their strategies for coping with imposter syndrome, advocating for themselves, and advancing their careers. Listen as they recount handling negative comments with grace, confidently navigating tough conversations, and successfully negotiating for what they truly deserve.

Episode URL: https://planning.org/podcast/aspire-advocate-and-advance-2-planners-talk-frankly-about-career-challenges-and-moving-up/