EPISODE · May 22, 2025 · 32 MIN
#23 From Self-Doubt to Confidence: One Woman’s Journey to Becoming a Savvy Negotiator
from Aspire for More: How to be an Everyday Negotiator · host Joan Moon
Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I’m so bad at negotiating”? You’re not alone. Many professionals—especially women—find negotiations intimidating, often citing discomfort, lack of information, or fear of backlash as reasons to avoid them altogether. Negotiation isn’t something you’re born knowing how to do. It’s a skill that, like any other, can be learned and refined.In this episode, we hear from Mya, a government professional based in Los Angeles, who once shared those same fears. Now, five years later, she reflects on her transformation from hesitant to empowered negotiator. Let’s break down the key lessons from this powerful conversation.—This podcast is a call-in show, so if you or a woman you know needs help in this area, feel free to contact me at [email protected] to submit your questions or join me in our next episode. JOIN THE PRIORITY LIST FOR JOAN’S NEXT COHORT OF THE ADVANCED NEGOTIATION INTENSIVEhttps://course.moonnegotiation.com/Join-the-Priority-ListCONNECT WITH JOAN:⚉ Website: https://www.moonnegotiation.com/ ⚉ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanmoon413/ ⚉ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moonnegotiation⚉ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moonnegotiationJOIN THE MAILING LIST FOR NEWS AND NEGOTIATION TIPS:https://www.moonnegotiation.com/newsletter Send us Fan MailThe Aspire For More podcast and all related content are presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. While Joan strives to provide incisively strategic and research-based content, your listenership does not create a coach-client relationship.Negotiation involves inherent risks. Joan and her guests are not attorneys, financial advisors, or mental health professionals. No part of this show should be taken as a substitute for professional advice tailored to your specific situation. Any action you take based on the information in this podcast is strictly at your own risk, and Moon Negotiation LLC is not liable for any losses or damages in connection with the use of this content.
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Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I’m so bad at negotiating”? You’re not alone. Many professionals—especially women—find negotiations intimidating, often citing discomfort, lack of information, or fear of backlash as reasons to avoid them altogether. Negotiation isn’t something you’re born knowing how to do. It’s a skill that, like any other, can be learned and refined. In this episode, we hear from Mya, a government professional based in Los Angeles, who once shared those same fear...
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