The Power of Negotiation: Boosting Confidence and Pay in STEM Careers
NOV 11, 202447 MIN
The Power of Negotiation: Boosting Confidence and Pay in STEM Careers
NOV 11, 202447 MIN
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<p>Welcome to the <em>Women in STEM Podcast</em>, where we explore the journeys, challenges, and achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and math. In today’s episode, host Carrie Cardona—technical recruiter, career strategist, and founder of Peak State Coaching—dives deep into the art of salary negotiation and financial empowerment. Joining us is Kelly, a seasoned expert in empowering individuals to confidently advocate for their worth.</p><p>Throughout this episode, Carrie and Kelly cover essential strategies for approaching salary negotiations with confidence. They discuss the importance of preparation, how to counter objections like "our offer is already competitive," and share examples of successful negotiations that empowered professionals in their careers. Carrie provides actionable insights on building negotiation confidence, avoiding common mistakes, and negotiating for a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p>Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance in your STEM career, this episode is packed with tips to help you confidently navigate salary discussions and advocate for your financial growth. Tune in to gain the tools you need to reach your “Peak State” and claim your value in the industry.</p><p><strong>Connect with Us!</strong></p><p>- LinkedIn: [Women in STEM Podcast](<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast">https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast</a>)</p><p>- All Links: [Linktree](<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast">https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast</a>)</p><p>- Instagram: [@womeninstem_podcast](<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/">https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/</a>)</p><p><strong>Free Resources from Peak State Coaching</strong></p><p>Download your guide to <em>Confident Pay Conversations</em> here: [Five Powerful Tips to Impact Your Pay](<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://peakstatecoaching.com/confidentpay">https://peakstatecoaching.com/confidentpay</a>)</p><p>For more from Carrie:</p><p>- LinkedIn: [Carrie Cardona](<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriemcardona/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriemcardona/</a>)</p><p>- Schedule a Discovery Call: [Book here](<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://peakstatecoaching.com/discovery-call">https://peakstatecoaching.com/discovery-call</a>)</p>
![<description><p>Welcome to the <em>Women in STEM Podcast</em>, where we explore the journeys, challenges, and achievements of women in science, technology, engineering, and math. In today’s episode, host Carrie Cardona—technical recruiter, career strategist, and founder of Peak State Coaching—dives deep into the art of salary negotiation and financial empowerment. Joining us is Kelly, a seasoned expert in empowering individuals to confidently advocate for their worth.</p><p>Throughout this episode, Carrie and Kelly cover essential strategies for approaching salary negotiations with confidence. They discuss the importance of preparation, how to counter objections like "our offer is already competitive," and share examples of successful negotiations that empowered professionals in their careers. Carrie provides actionable insights on building negotiation confidence, avoiding common mistakes, and negotiating for a comprehensive benefits package.</p><p>Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance in your STEM career, this episode is packed with tips to help you confidently navigate salary discussions and advocate for your financial growth. Tune in to gain the tools you need to reach your “Peak State” and claim your value in the industry.</p><p><strong>Connect with Us!</strong></p><p>- LinkedIn: [Women in STEM Podcast](<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast">https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast</a>)</p><p>- All Links: [Linktree](<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast">https://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast</a>)</p><p>- Instagram: [@womeninstem_podcast](<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/">https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/</a>)</p><p><strong>Free Resources from Peak State Coaching</strong></p><p>Download your guide to <em>Confident Pay Conversations</em> here: [Five Powerful Tips to Impact Your Pay](<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://peakstatecoaching.com/confidentpay">https://peakstatecoaching.com/confidentpay</a>)</p><p>For more from Carrie:</p><p>- LinkedIn: [Carrie Cardona](<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriemcardona/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriemcardona/</a>)</p><p>- Schedule a Discovery Call: [Book here](<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://peakstatecoaching.com/discovery-call">https://peakstatecoaching.com/discovery-call</a>)</p></description>](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://media.rss.com/womeninstem/20240729_110714_406eabf8277074ae202cf90caa90bb83.png&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)
