Maybe you've never negotiated for yourself before in your career. You've seen how things work behind the scenes, so your gut says that whatever you ask for, they'll object to it anyway. Why bother risking "no," when you've already got your plate full?

Sometimes when I coach my clients through their own objections like the above, I'm surprised by their ingenuity, resourcefulness, and outcomes.

Let me tell you about one of my clients, Nadine.

Ready to turn “no” into your next opportunity?

You're done letting "no" (the pushback, all the hemming and hawing, and the excuses) hold you back.

You're ready to equip yourself with the best tools possible to get past impasse, so you make greater impact.

What we do need is more women, more minorities, and more capable folks sidelined because of historic injustices speaking their desires and claiming their values — without guilt and without apology — while cultivating the kind of self-respect that nurtures mutual respect.