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376. Exactly How to Negotiate As A Woman, with Negotiation Expert Kathryn Valentine

Jan 9, 2025

Negotiation expert Kathryn Valentine, who specializes in helping women advocate for themselves in the workplace, shares her insights on overcoming the unique challenges women face in negotiations. She discusses the roots of the gender negotiation gap and highlights the importance of understanding perceived value. Through practical strategies, Kathryn emphasizes negotiating with confidence, focusing on collaboration, and reframing negotiations as partnerships. Tune in for tips to elevate your negotiation skills and get what you deserve!

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Quick takeaways

Women face significant challenges in negotiations due to gender dynamics, often leading to financial losses over their careers without effective strategies.

Successful negotiation involves a collaborative approach focusing on mutual benefits, which can enhance perceptions of leadership and job satisfaction.

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The Importance of Negotiation for Women

Negotiating in the workplace is crucial for women due to significant financial and societal implications. Statistics indicate that not negotiating can result in earning $1 million less over a career, and women who fail to negotiate compensation may essentially work an additional eight years to achieve the same wealth. Furthermore, negotiating successfully can enhance a woman's perceived value in the job market; studies show that applicants with higher salary histories are often viewed as more competent. This conversation emphasizes that negotiation is not solely about financial gain but also about enhancing overall well-being and job satisfaction.

Intro

2min

Empowering Negotiation for Women

12min

Navigating Negotiation: Gender Inequalities and Misguided Advice

3min

Negotiating with Confidence

3min

Empowering Negotiation Strategies for Women

10min

Empowering Negotiation and Learning Through Community and Audiobooks

2min

Ever felt anxious about negotiating a raise, bonus, or promotion? Worried about being labeled “difficult” or facing backlash for advocating for yourself? You’re not alone—research shows that women face unique challenges in workplace negotiations, thanks to deeply ingrained gender dynamics.

This week, I’m joined by Kathryn Valentine, a negotiation expert who turned her own experience of facing backlash into a career teaching women how to advocate effectively. Tune in to hear Kathryn break down the roots of the gender negotiation gap and share practical strategies to help you negotiate with confidence—and get what you deserve—without fearing the fallout.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/376

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