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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 19 MIN

The Hidden Power of Negotiating Salary — How a Million-Dollar Difference Accumulates

from S.M.A.R.T. Performance "A Leaders Blueprint to Sustainable Success!" · host Walter Dusseldorp, FACHE, MBA, LSSBB

In this insightful interview, Nicole Johnston discusses taboo topics in the workplace, including salary negotiation and the mental load, providing actionable strategies to empower listeners to advocate for themselves and foster inclusive conversations. keywordssalary negotiation, mental load, workplace inclusion, career growth, taboo topics, women in leadership, negotiation skills, career development, self-advocacy, workplace diversity key topicsSalary negotiation strategies and common pitfallsThe impact of mental load on women and minoritiesActionable steps to address workplace taboosThe importance of preparation and data in negotiationsHow to handle job offer discussions and follow-up guest nameNicole Johnston key frameworksNegotiation Preparation FrameworkMental Load Awareness Model action itemsReview your salary and benefits to maximize compensationPractice asking for a timeline when considering a job offerTrack non-promotable work to manage workloadLearn to say no effectively to protect your time and focusTitlesMastering Salary Negotiation: How to Avoid Leaving Money on the TableThe Hidden Workload: Addressing the Mental Load in Your Career sound bites"Say, I need 48 hours to consider the offer.""Capture non-value-adding tasks to challenge them.""Ask, what should I take off to take this on?"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Taboo Topics01:03 The Importance of Addressing Taboo Topics02:55 Writing the Book: A Journey of Discovery04:49 Negotiating Salary: Breaking the Silence12:00 Understanding the Mental Load16:21 Strategies for Saying No Effectively resourcesTaboo Topics Book by Nicole Johnston - https://www.amazon.com/Taboo-Topics-Nicole-Johnston/dp/XXXXXXNicole Johnston's Website - https://www.innate-power.comNicole Johnston on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolejohnstonNicole Johnston on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolejohnston guest linksLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolejohnstonInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nicolejohnston

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