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Negotiating

"You have to push through society’s ideas about how women should act and take your own power. I want my girls to grow up to be bold, strong and fearless." — Rachel Lloyd

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Reshma Saujani ON Negotiating

Founder, Girls Who Code

Q: A great negotiation can be game changing for one’s business or life. Studies have shown that men are much more comfortable negotiating and asking for what they want compared to women. What’s your advice to women who are uncomfortable negotiating?

A: I always tell women that you don't know until you ask. Just ask and then be quiet; don't use qualifiers. Believe in yourself and know your worth. And practice negotiating in front of a mirror! READ MORE »

Charlotte Beyer

Charlotte Beyer ON Negotiating

Founder, Institute for Private Investors

Q: A great negotiation can be game changing for one’s business or life. Studies have shown that men are much more comfortable negotiating and asking for what they want compared to women. What’s your advice to women who are uncomfortable asking for what they want?

A: I always felt I was a poor negotiator until someone suggested a few tactics. First, I was told to not force anyone to answer me right away. In fact, the delay would serve me well. I would say, “I don’t expect your answer right now, but I am interested to know why … I have not yet been promoted … ... READ MORE »

Arlyn Davich

Arlyn Davich ON Negotiating

Founder & CEO, PayPerks

Q: A great negotiation can be game changing for one’s business or life. Studies have shown that men are much more comfortable negotiating and asking for what they want compared to women. What’s your advice to women who are uncomfortable negotiating?

A: I would give myself a ‘needs improvement’ in this area. It’s amazing how comfortable I can feel ‘negotiating’ when I’m focused on coming up with creative solutions that benefit both parties but how uncomfortable I can become when it comes to issues where someone has to win. My interim solution has been to rely on my business partner to take the ... READ MORE »

Liz Dennery Sanders

Liz Dennery Sanders ON Negotiating

Founder & CEO, SheBrand

Q: A great negotiation can be game changing for one’s business or life. Studies have shown that men are much more comfortable negotiating and asking for what they want compared to women. What’s your advice to women who are uncomfortable negotiating?

A: It took me a long time to speak up for myself. So many of us were raised to be “good girls” – to listen and not be heard. Society still has a nasty habit of labeling a woman a bitch when she speaks up in an assertive way. For some reason, we would never look at a man in the ... READ MORE »

Eve Pearl

Eve Pearl ON Negotiating

President and Owner, Eve Pearl

Q: Can you share a story of how networking led to a great success?

A: If it wasn’t for social media and networking, I feel my business would not have been able to survive.  Instead it has not only survived, we are thriving and exceeding all expectations. Word-of-mouth, recommendations and loyalty is something advertising dollars cannot buy. The EVE PEARL brand has spread to over 60 countries and growing through the help of networking friends. ... READ MORE »

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Meera Gandhi ON Negotiating

Founder and CEO, The Giving Back Foundation

Q: Can you share a personal story of successful negotiation that leaped you forward?

A: A few years ago, when the Giving Back Film was just an idea in my mind, I had to negotiate with Hollywood directors, Bollywood film industry people, and other film experts in New York, to produce a documentary about charity. At first they thought it could not be done.  Even as a newcomer to the film industry, I wrote, directed ... READ MORE »

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