Kathryn Valentine

Kathryn Valentine, a leadership consultant and TEDx speaker, explores the challenges women face in negotiations. She explains that women negotiate just as often as men but often encounter backlash and lower success rates. Sharing a personal story about a failed internship negotiation, she introduces a research-backed four-part formula for successful asks. Valentine emphasizes the importance of practical tools for immediate gains, urging women to take action rather than waiting for gender parity.

In this episode, Tori Dunlap sits down with Kathryn Valentine, a gendered negotiation expert, to uncover the secrets of successful salary negotiations. They discuss dispelling negotiation myths, leveling the playing field in the workplace, addressing gender dynamics, and negotiating fair compensation.

In a dynamic conversation, negotiation expert Kathryn Valentine discusses how fear, rather than skills, is the biggest hurdle in negotiations. She reveals a powerful question to unlock opportunities and explains how a single successful negotiation can significantly impact one's career. Kathryn highlights gender dynamics in negotiation, offering insights into how fear manifests differently for men and women. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy and creating a culture that supports it, equipping listeners with the tools to negotiate confidently.

Join Kathryn Valentine, the dynamic CEO of Worthmore Strategies, as she reshapes the conversation around negotiation, networking, and asserting 'no'. With her expertise in empowering women in the corporate world, she discusses how saying no is essential for personal and professional growth. Kathryn also shares a powerful list of 76 negotiable items that can redefine workplace interactions. She emphasizes authenticity and collaboration, urging women to embrace their worth and confidently navigate their careers. This dialogue is all about taking charge without apologies!

Kathryn Valentine, CEO of Worthmore Strategies and negotiation expert, dives into empowering women to advocate for their worth at work. She highlights how not negotiating could cost women years of earnings. Learn about the ‘relational ask’ technique that helps avoid backlash and discover 76 negotiable items beyond just salary. Kathryn shares fun insights, including how practicing small asks builds confidence, and even reveals how a tequila and a salty napkin can spark negotiation inspiration! It's time to ask smarter!