How to Negotiate for Yourself...Even if Youre Afraid

Published: March 11, 2020, 11 a.m.

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Pop quiz! On a scale from 1-10, how uncomfortable does it make you feel to think about\\xa0negotiating on your own behalf?\\xa0

Now, on a scale from 1-10, how uncomfortable does it make you feel to think about negotiating on someone else\\u2019s behalf?\\xa0\\xa0

For a lot of us, the thought of asking for something for ourselves is TERRIFYING. The self-doubt kicks in so fast. \\u201cAm I being fair?\\u201d \\u201cIs my performance really worth\\xa0that much?\\u201d\\xa0\\u201cWhat if they think I\\u2019m difficult to work with?\\u201d\\xa0

So many of us have that experience, and that\\u2019s why we\\u2019re diving into the topic this week.\\xa0\\xa0

This week we\\u2019re speaking with\\xa0Ruzana\\xa0Glaeser.\\xa0co-founder of\\xa0brightmeetsbrave.com,\\xa0a website aimed to empower women to ask on their own behalf.\\xa0\\xa0

Ruzana\\xa0has experience negotiating for manufacturing and retail companies, in the US and abroad, for large corporations as well as small privately held firms. She has a direct yet collaborative approach to negotiations, enjoys working with women and speaking about how women can find confidence to negotiate on their own behalf and succeed!\\xa0

During this interview, we talk about:\\xa0

  • What gender roles\\xa0and stereotypes actually are and the role they play in negotiations\\xa0
  • Our fear of backlash and what to do about it
  • How to cultivate a sense of self-worth\\xa0to help you be more confident in the size of your ask\\xa0
  • The amazing role men can play in your negotiation\\xa0
  • Actionable tips for prep, execution, follow-up\\xa0

I encourage you to take a broad view of how negotiation plays into your life. The tips and information in this episode can help you in your job, in your relationships, and in so many other facets of life.\\xa0\\xa0

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