We have always found ourselves in situations where we want to ask for a pay rise or promotion but are always afraid of the outcome. Join Coach Kooley as she shares some tips to help you negotiate effectively. 

In this episode, Coach Kooley talks about some of the challenges women encounter in their places of work and the strategies one can adopt to overcome them. She also shares some of her best tips on how to clearly define your goals and work towards advocating ourselves. 

While working towards realising our full potential and in our quest for a promotion or a pay rise, we have always made some assumptions which lead us in the wrong direction. Join in as Coach Kooley shares some of the assumptions we make and why they lie between our current responsibilities and promotion.

Join the conversation and up your negotiation skills with Coach Kooley! 

Timestamps

[02:12 ] Obstacles women encounter in their workplaces

[03:33 ] Strategies to overcome challenges at work

[03:39 ] How to define your goals

[05:11 ] How to advocate for yourself

[07:40 ] Building a support network

[09:13 ] The biggest mistakes people make when going into negotiations

[10:47 ] Some assumptions we make when going for a promotion or pay increase

[13:10 ] How to negotiate effectively

[15:19 ] Activity to help you in your negotiation

[18:35 ] How to prepare for the conversations

[20:10 ] Some of the ways to respond to feedback after you ask for what you want

Notable Quotes

• Work and life are closely intertwined. And if something is not performing well in either area, there's a direct impact on the level of joy that we experience.
• Your chances of getting what you want increase when you know the market value of your skills and expertise. Research so that you know your numbers.
• If you're seeking a salary raise, gather the data on industry standards and average salaries for your role and the value you bring to the organisation.
• Surrounding yourself with humans who believe in you and your abilities can be a game changer when navigating your career.
• When I talk about waiting, it's the waiting that creates the power when you're negotiating. The art of awkward silence is one of the most valuable resources you have available to you during a negotiation.
• When negotiating, you will want to highlight your achievements, responsibilities, and the value you bring to the organisation. You have to articulate why you deserve what you're asking for clearly. And be prepared to negotiate on things like compensation or additional responsibilities.

Resources

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Join me next time when I talk about breaking free from the I'm just happy to be here mindset and unleashing your full potential in your new career or current role. !

If you want to know more about how to address conversations during your performance review and the secret to your success, check out Episode Five, the secret to advancing your career.