Season 1 · Episode 119
Empowered - About Claiming your Worth and Why Negotiation Matters
Salary Negotiations Made Simple
August 17, 202311m 28s
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Show Notes
Join us for a reflection on why negotiation matters and how you can use the skills and strategy of negotiation to empower yourself.
Few points to note-
- The Gender Pay Gap: College-educated women earn $713,000 less than their male counterparts over their working life.
- Negotiation Challenges: Studies show that women who initiate salary negotiations are viewed negatively by both genders.
- Emma's Story: A representation of many high-achieving women who find their contributions overshadowed and unrecognized.
- The Power of Negotiation: Beyond monetary discussions, negotiation encompasses leadership, conflict resolution, and self-advocacy.
- Tackling Biases: While systemic biases persist, negotiation skills can help transcend unconscious bias and gender differences.
- Women's Strengths: Women's innate communication and empathy skills position them to lead collaborative and innovative efforts in the corporate world.
- Reframing Negotiation: Women often excel when negotiating for others. The challenge is to apply the same fierceness when advocating for yourself.
- Call to Action: High-achieving women should embrace their worth, learn negotiation skills, and confidently advocate for their value.
Resources:
- Free salary negotiation training available at dorothymashburn.com/fightforyourworth.
Call to Action: I encourage you to reflect on the high value you bring, learn negotiation skills, and take action to ensure you are recognized and compensated fairly.
Transcript
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