How to Strengthen Your Negotiation Skills: Advocate, Communicate, Achieve

In episode 71, I’m breaking down negotiation—whether it’s for a salary, client contract, or career move. Negotiation is about advocating for yourself, knowing your value, and communicating with confidence. You’ll learn how to: Prepare with research and set your range. Communicate your expertise using examples and data. Navigate counteroffers and hold space during the conversation. Plus, hear real stories of clients who’ve doubled salaries, secured leadership roles, and mastered negotiation. This episode is here to help you build the skills to advocate for yourself and achieve what you deserve. Key Takeaways: Preparation is everything—know your numbers and research the market. Communicate your worth with data and examples, not just demands. Pause and hold your ground to avoid undercutting yourself. Practice negotiation as a lifelong skill to build confidence. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction02:00 Why Negotiation Matters05:00 Researching and Setting Your Range09:00 Communicating Your Value13:00 Handling Counteroffers18:00 Client Success Stories22:00 Final Tips For questions about coaching or to book me to speak, reach me at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.danitan.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.linkedin.com/in/dani-tan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my weekly newsletter⁠