Do you struggle to negotiate your worth -- or lose confidence and end up accepting less than you deserve? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone -- and it’s exactly what we’re diving into on today’s episode. I remember walking into my boss’s office, palms sweating and heart racing. It was early in my career and my first real negotiation discussion. I was about to ask for the pay-rise I believed I deserved based on my performance and financial results. Despite this, I became tongue-tied and ended up accepting terms I wasn’t happy with. Less than what I knew I was worth (and one of my male colleagues had negotiated). Because it doesn’t matter how confident you are in front of clients or speaking about your area of expertise. I worked in sales and negotiated with large corporations every day. Many of my clients are lawyers and negotiate for a living. But when it comes to our careers and ‘selling ourselves’ many people struggle. Whether you want to negotiate a pay-rise, promotion or new job offer, you MUST know your value and how to communicate it with confidence. Over the past 17 years, I’ve helped hundreds of leaders secure salary increases and learn to effectively negotiate. And with annual performance review season upon us, I’m pulling back the curtain on my biggest insider secrets. In today’s episode, I’m sharing six simple strategies to help you confidently negotiate your worth -- and get EXACTLY what you want! You'll learn: Two critical factors you MUST know to set yourself up for success -- long before the conversation begins The ONE question you need to answer to put yourself in a strong negotiation position How to give yourself room to negotiate and increase the chances of getting what you want A simple mindset shift to boost your confidence before (and during) the conversation What to do when your request is declined -- and how to keep the door open The negotiation habit that helps you stay in control and avoid accepting less than you deserve So hit play NOW -- and let’s dive in! Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow the podcast now and leave me a 5 star rating and review . This is how other people can find this podcast and benefit too! Click here , scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars and then select ‘Write a review.’ Then, be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode! LINKS: Listen to Episode #24 of The Career By Design Podcast next Ready to negotiate your worth and design a career on your terms? Check out the Ignite Your Career program for high-achievers who want to take ownership of their careers with clarity, confidence and a strategic plan. If you’re interested in working together in 2025, I invite you to book a free Career Clarity Call with me here. Learn more about my services for individuals and organisations at staceyback.com or connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram .
