Negotiate to Freedom

In this episode, we dive into the two formidable challenges that often hinder personal and professional growth: negotiation anxiety and imposter syndrome. These challenges can be especially prevalent among high achieving women, such as physicians. Delve into this episode to find out 4 ways you can overcome these challenges.  If you are an early career physician interested in learning how you can g...

In this episode, I discuss 4 strategies for researching and benchmarking your salary as a woman in medicine.  References:  MGMA Data Dive Provider Compensation Report:  https://www.mgma.com/datadive/provider-compensation 2023 Medscape Compensation Report: https://www.medscape.com/sites/public/physician-comp/2023 2023 Doximity Compensation Report: https://press.doximity.com/reports/doximity-physici...

According to a study in JAMA  published in March of 2023 entitled Marriage, Children, and Sex Based Differences in Physician Hours and Income, it found that women physicians who are married with children get paid significantly less over the course of their careers compared to male physicians with children. In this episode, I share ways we can contribute our efforts to closing this pay gap.  Refere...

In this episode, I provide three scenarios on how you can own your value in the workplace to create grounds for negotiation. If you are an early career physician interested in learning how you can get your time back by earning more without working more hours through negotiation, connect with me below: Decision Call with Dr. J: https://calendly.com/sisnegotiates/decisioncall?month=2022-11 Instagram...

Your identity can play a huge impact on your negotiation style. However, there can be more than one identity influencing your negotiations. Take a listen to find out how these identities can impact your negotiation style and how to use knowledge from your identities to improve your negotiation outcomes.  If you are an early career physician interested in learning how you can get your time back by...

In this episode, I provide an example from the book, I am Not Yelling, A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace from Elizabeth Leiba on how we can navigate intersectionality in the workplace. It is easy by no means, but by having open dialogue with our co-workers, we can facilitate a more empowering work experience.  If you are an early career physician interested in learning how you can...

And we are back with the second season of the Negotiate to Freedom podcast! Last weekend, I went to Invest Fest in Atlanta, Georgia and had a blast. During the Women in Business panel, there spoke Shetellia Riley Irving, who is the first Black woman to negotiate and complete an NBA Contract Deal. In this episode, I talk about how women physicians are naturally positioned to set their own precedenc...

As ambitious women, sometimes it is easier to do than to simply receive.  Learning how to receive and placing yourself in the posture of reception is important to working less and making more because it allows us to prepare for it in advance.  Check out this episode to learn how the art of receiving is essential to working less and making more.  If you are a professional woman of color interested...

How to deal with microaggressions in the workplace  Have you ever dealt with a microaggression at work?  Microaggressions can affect our mental health and propagate toxic work environments.  Check out this episode to learn how to identify and deal with microaggressions in the workplace.  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avoi...

How to double your income as an early career attending physician without working more  Caption  In less than one year, I was able to double my income as an early career attending physician.  This is the stuff you don’t learn in med school.  You’re taught to see the patients.  You’re taught to work really hard.  You’re taught to follow your attendings and do what they do.  But what happens when you...

As women of color and Black women, we may feel that we cannot bring our authentic selves to the negotiation table. In this episode, I am going to show you how you can do that and not ever have to compromise who you are to negotiate.  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avoid career burnout, connect with me below: Decision Call...

In this episode, I share my takeaways from the movie Air pertaining to how Deloris Jordan negotiated a multi million dollar contract for her son, Michael Jordan.  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avoid career burnout, connect with me below: Decision Call with Dr. J: https://calendly.com/sisnegotiates/decisioncall?month=2022-...

This episode is for my healthcare professional women of color. We do much and give so much, but sometimes we leave ourselves on the backburner. This episode is your gentle reminder that it’s okay to rest. Listen to this episode for my 3 reasons on why it’s okay to rest. #WorkLessMakeMore  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avo...

In an attempt to not look like the angry black woman, we can often veer off to the other extreme and attempt to be too nice during a negotiation. Being nice means that you’re agreeable. Listen to this episode to learn how you can bring your truel self to any negotiation.  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avoid career burnout...

You need to know what your non-negotiables are. Point blank period.  Listen to episode 47 to find out how you establish them! If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avoid career burnout, connect with me below: Decision Call with Dr. J: https://calendly.com/sisnegotiates/decisioncall?month=2022-11 Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...

There is the skill of  negotiating, but there is actually a whole lot of  preparatory work that is required before you actually negotiate.  Listen in on these 3 preparatory steps you must do to negotiate for your ideal job.  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avoid career burnout, connect with me below: Decision Call with Dr....

It could feel defeating when your job does not want to negotiate on a specific offer.  However, there are still action steps you can take.  Listen in on those 5 action steps in this podcast episode and share with a friend.  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avoid career burnout, connect with me below: Decision Call with Dr. J...

Preparation is key prior to a negotiation.  One of the most important things to prepare is your mind.  Listen to Episode 44 on the Negotiation to Freedom Podcast on the 5 mindset strategies to use before your negotiation.  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avoid career burnout, connect with me below: Decision Call with Dr. J:...

Do you know when your season is up at a job or a career? There’s a mental struggle that occurs knowing that it’s time to leave, but you’re still there.  When you step into the full awareness that you’re not supposed to be there, you can abundantly receive everything that’s waiting in store for you.  Listen to this podcast episode to learn how.  If you are a professional woman of color interested i...

When we are ready to make a career shift, we may move farther away from actually making that shift.  It can be a scary process so your brain presents solutions to you that allows you to feel safe.  But Sis, you can make the shift.  Listen to this episode to learn how.  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avoid career burnout, c...

When you are looking for a new job or new career path, it can get very discouraging.  You have defined the criteria of your “perfect job”, but you can’t seem to find it.  Well, stay tuned to this episode to learn how.  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avoid career burnout, connect with me below: Decision Call with Dr. J: htt...

It’s much easier to live within the status quo.  Let’s face it. It’s the path of least resistance.  Yet, we are so malnourished there.  Therefore, I’m calling us to become defiant.  Listen to this podcast episode to learn more about what this means.  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avoid career burnout, connect with me belo...

Currently, you may feel insecure in your job.  You are no longer happy there.  You are not using your gifts there.  Your values are not aligned there.  But you create your own security.  Listen to this episode to learn how.  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avoid career burnout, connect with me below: Decision Call with Dr....

The first step to changing your results is becoming aware of your thoughts.  Are you mindful of what your thoughts are telling you? Are they telling you need to stay at your current job? Are they telling you, you are not enough? Listen to this episode to learn how to become mindful of your thoughts during a negotiation.  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you...

I say often that negotiation begins with becoming grounded in your value.  In this episode, I illustrate what that truly means.  Take a listen!  If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about how you can audaciously negotiate to avoid career burnout, connect with me below: Decision Call with Dr. J: https://calendly.com/sisnegotiates/decisioncall?month=2022-11 Instagram: http...