RAI AVILA

Before B-SPOKE, my team was undergoing transitions and I had just taken on new, larger responsibilities at work. I was eager to always prove myself, but wrestled with this idea that proving my capabilities was equivalent to simply doing more work myself. When in reality, what I really needed to focus on was ensuring my opinions were heard, being more of a challenger, and delegating, in order to be seen as a leader. The B-SPOKE process liberated me by providing the necessary tools to be aware of my natural leadership voice, as well as addressing my tendencies that were limiting me from becoming more influential. This led to more effective 1:1s with my manager, where we had stronger alignment on expectations, mentorship on how to bring out the best in myself, and even helped lead to a promotion later that year. I encourage anyone who is interested in building influence, understanding team dynamics, and/or improving their work/life balance to begin their B-SPOKE journey. Thank you, B-SPOKE!