How to Negotiate Like a Boss: Confidence, Strategy & Power w/ Tai Wingfield

from BLKGirl Ambition · host Niya Baxter

Negotiation confidence comes from clarityknowing your numbers, your value, and your walk-away.Summary: In this episode of BLKGirl Ambition, Niya Baxter speaks with Tai Wingfield about what it really takes to negotiate with confidence, strategy, and powerespecially for Black women in the workplace. They break down how to prepare for negotiations, identify and challenge internal narratives that limit self-advocacy, and clearly articulate your value using data and leverage. Tai shares personal insights on navigating pay gaps, the importance of transparency and community, and why negotiation is a critical skill for long-term career growth. If youre navigating salary conversations, promotions, or high-stakes professional decisions, this episode offers practical guidance to help you negotiate from clarity and confidencenot fear.Keywords:negotiation skills, salary negotiation, Black women in the workplace, career advancement, pay equity, self-advocacy, professional confidence, workplace strategy, leadership development, compensation negotiationTakeaways:-Negotiation is a skill that can be learned and strengthened with preparation.-Knowing your value is essential before entering any negotiation.-Creating emotional distance can improve negotiation outcomes.-Having options or a safety net increases leverage.-Community and shared knowledge support stronger negotiation power.-Researching market compensation is critical.-Tracking your impact makes advocating for raises easier.-Transparency around pay helps close equity gaps.-Black women often face added pressure to self-edit when negotiating.-Negotiation includes salary, benefits, scope, and long-term growth.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to BLKGirl Ambition02:12 Why Negotiation Is a Career Skill, Not a Personality Trait04:42 How to Prepare Before the Negotiation Ever Starts09:01 Decentering Ego and Emotion at the Table10:41 Unlearning Internal Narratives That Limit Advocacy13:12 Defining Your Non-Negotiables and Walk-Away Points15:16 Using Market Research as Leverage18:29 A Personal Story on Pay Gaps and Equity24:16 Reframing Negotiation as Empowerment25:42 Looking Beyond Salary: Total Compensation Matters29:38 Why Pay Transparency Changes Outcomes33:27 The Role of Community in Stronger Negotiation35:33 Naming and Owning Your Unique Value37:04 Practical, Tactical Approaches to Negotiation40:10 Documenting Impact to Support Raises and Promotions43:36 Closing Reflections on Negotiating With Confidence and PowerGet in Touch with Tai!LinkedIn: Tai WingfieldInstagram: @TaiWingfield2.0Thanks for all your love and support. Tag me while listening @blkgirlambition and @glamourgirlniyaIf you have episode ideas or would like to be featured as a guest send me an email, [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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