Alex Carter: The Bold Negotiation Begins with You

Send us Fan MailAbout This EpisodeAlex Carter knows all about negotiation. Whether that means negotiating for a pay increase, a particular role you want, or a new opportunity, there are keyways to progress forward. But, Alex stresses that no matter what the circumstance, the very first negotiation we have in every scenario is with ourselves. She points out the questions that we often ask ourselves and demonstrates how a simple change in wording can have a huge impact on how we view and overcome challenges. As a speaker, bestselling author of Ask For More, and professor at Columbia Law School, Alex draws upon lessons from her own life to emphasize how being vulnerable is a bold move, to provide tips for overcoming imposter syndrome and increasing your self-worth, and to develop a roadmap for times of transition. There are so many wonderful pieces of advice and takeaways that you can immediately apply to your own life, including questions we can ask ourselves to better understand who we truly are, what we really need, what we really want, and how to get there. So, tune in to hear how to master the most important negotiation you’ll ever have- the negotiation with yourself. About Alex CarterAlex Carter is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School, where she has spent over a decade helping thousands of people improve their negotiation skills. She is a world-renowned negotiation trainer for the United Nations, where she has taught dozens of negotiation workshops to hundreds of diplomats from more than eighty nations. Carter graduated with honors from Georgetown University, was a Fulbright Scholar in Taiwan, and received her law degree from Columbia Law School. In 2019, Carter was awarded Columbia University’s highest teaching honor. She lives in Maplewood, New Jersey, with her husband and daughter. Additional ResourcesWebsite: https://alexcarterasks.com/Order Her Book, Ask For More: https://alexcarterasks.com/book/LinkedIn: @AlexandraBCarterInstagram: @alexandrabcarterTwitter: @alexbcarterSupport the show--------Stay Connected www.leighburgess.comWatch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgessFollow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgessSign up for Leigh’s bold newsletter