Mentoring Women to Achieve Pay Equity with Bhavana Smith

Pay disparity. The new pay transparency laws. How do you negotiate your next salary when you’ve never done it? Or worse, you advocated for yourself and didn't get the raise? Big woof. There’s been minimal transparency on salary negotiation, and navigating without a wing woman is challenging. Now you have one. Enter Bhavana Smith. Bhavana Smith the Founder of Until There Are Nine®, a network and resource group whose purpose is to give women the power to advocate for their rightful share of compensation, rewards, and professional advancement. In this episode, we talk about the following: Negotiation tactics for closing the gapHow to navigate the new pay transparency laws that differ by locationWhat she learned about the relationship between trust and transparencyHow she managed her mind when she realized she was in the wrong roleThe free tools and resources she’s created are available to everyone, regardless of genderShow Guest: Bhavana Smith, the Founder of Until There Are Nine®, a network and resource group whose purpose is to give women the power to advocate for their rightful share of compensation, rewards, and professional advancement. Bhavana has spent 25+ years in marketing, advertising, and consulting and, speaking to her friends and colleagues, realized a support system was needed to learn how to negotiate compensation. She wanted to find a way to share lessons and experiences with other women after learning that reluctance to negotiate was one of the reasons for the gender pay gap. Until There Are NineLinkedInSupport the showJill Griffin, is a leadership and career strategist, executive coach, and host of The Career Refresh podcast. She works with high achievers to strengthen their leadership, navigate career transitions, build effective teams, and create what’s next.With 20+ years of experience at companies like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Hilton, and Martha Stewart, Jill brings a practical, real-world lens to leadership, decision-making, and career strategy. Visit GriffinMethod.com to learn more about working together:The Next Era Leader An 12-week cohort for women leaders ready to expand their capacity and lead through complexity with clarity and intentionExecutive Coaching & Leadership Advisory 1:1 strategic partnership for leaders navigating growth, transition, and what’s nextConnect with Jill for Leadership Development for Organizations and Speaking & WorkshopsInstagram: @JillGriffinOffical