Jun 2, 2021
How can you make negotiation fun when just the idea of it makes you uncomfortable and anxious? Well, you are not alone in that feeling, and in today’s episode, we get into the ways you can embrace negotiation so you can start advocating for yourself in your life and career - and have fun while doing it! I invite Alice Shikina - mediator, badass negotiator, author, and speaker - to give us her BEST tips and tricks around the topic of negotiation and the tools you can use to navigate negotiating salary, promotions, difficult conversations with your kids, and more!
We dive into:
- [5:55] Alice’s career history and background
- [7:15] Why she is so passionate about negotiation and helping other’s hone their skills
- [8:15] A simple mistake you could be making when negotiating for things in your life or career (and how to avoid it!)
- [12:20] Why it is more common for women to shy away from negotiation than men (and some early conditioning you can release to get out of that cycle!)
- [15:45] The 2-step process you can use when you feel shut down in a conversation or negotiation
- [19:30] How you could be holding yourself back from a promotion (and what you can do to stop!)
- [20:30] A powerful story of when Alice did NOT take no for an answer (and what came from it!)
- [23:20] The MOST IMPORTANT thing you can do BEFORE you go into a negotiation
- [27:35] The TWO kinds of negotiating (and which one is more effective!)
- [32:00] What your goal should NOT be when having a conversation with someone who has opposing views
- [36:20] The BIGGEST thing Alice emphasizes in her negotiation classes and why the course could be the secret to unlocking your negotiating potential!
- [41:45] Her TOP TIPS for negotiating with your kids!
- [46:00] The 1st step to becoming a better negotiator (and why this can help in every aspect of your life!)
Connect with Alice here:
alice.shikina@gmail.com
ShikinaMediation.com
https://www.facebook.com/shikinamediation
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceshikina/
https://www.instagram.com/shikinamediation/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkqVqdrGOqqDh-g0R8nXWnw
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