Negotiate Anything Yes, Your Influence Strategy IS Costing You Money!
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Jan 8, 2026 Amri Ramban, a mechanical engineer and advocate for BIPOC women in STEM, teams up with Jay Davis, Vice President at the Port of Cleveland, and J, a creator and podcaster. They delve into the subconscious ways professionals diminish their value before negotiations. Amri shares insights on building influence and relationships without authority. Jay emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and authentic communication in leadership. J discusses audience-driven monetization strategies. Together, they redefine negotiation as an ongoing dialogue, urging listeners to claim their worth confidently.
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Representation Changed A Child's Trajectory
- Amri Ramban described how her workplace broadcast of her podcast led a Somali mother to show episodes to her daughter.
- The mother said seeing a woman of color in leadership made her daughter believe she could pursue STEM and leadership too.
Build Results, Then Advocate Widely
- Be a hard worker and demonstrate measurable results before asking for influence.
- Self-advocate consistently and build relationships across multiple levels instead of relying on one manager.
Nurture Relationships, Offer Value
- Nurture relationships rather than checkbox networking and find ways to give value to senior people.
- Don’t assume you have nothing to offer; new perspectives are valuable to leaders.
