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How to Toot Your Own Horn at Work with Rebecca Malotke-Meslin

From Mastering Social Media for Schools · Hosted by Andrea Gribble

2026-04-20·2716

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In this episode of Mastering Social Media for Schools: Today’s guest brings such a practical perspective for women in school leadership, especially when it comes to speaking up about your strengths, advocating for your work, and building confidence in a way that feels authentic. If burnout has been creeping in, this episode will really hit home. Rebecca unpacks how unclear roles, weak boundaries, and always saying yes can quietly push high-achievers past their limit.

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Today’s guest brings such a practical perspective for women in school leadership, especially when it comes to speaking up about your strengths, advocating for your work, and building confidence in a way that feels authentic.If burnout has been creeping in, this episode will really hit home. Rebecca unpacks how unclear roles, weak boundaries, and always saying yes can quietly push high-achievers past their limit.One of the most powerful ideas in this conversation is to treat self-advocacy as a strategic communications plan. You’ll hear how to track your accomplishments, connect them to goals, and share them at the right time.This episode is a great reminder that leadership is not about doing everything yourself. Rebecca shares how setting boundaries, saying no more intentionally, and focusing on what actually moves the work forward can change everything. SPECIAL GUEST Rebecca Malotke-Meslin Leadership Coach & Speaker Pleasantly Aggressive, Illinois Email: pleasantlyaggressive@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malotke-meslin/ Website: https://www.pleasantlyaggressive.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/pleasantlyaggressive Instagram: https://instagram.com/pleasantlyaggressive TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pleasantlyaggressive USEFUL INFORMATION Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/ MORE RESOURCES Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools! Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here www.SocialSchool4EDU.com