Aspire for More: How to be an Everyday Negotiator

Have you ever faced a situation where your religious beliefs conflicted with your work requirements? How do you approach negotiating for something so deeply personal while maintaining professionalism? These are some of the challenges that many professionals encounter when entering the workforce, especially in environments with strict or unusual scheduling requirements. Tinashe, our caller from Por...

This is a special episode from Joan’s guest spot on the Negotiate X podcast with Nolan Martin & Aram Donigian . Have you ever wondered how early socialization impacts a woman's ability to negotiate effectively? Or how cultural expectations shape women's confidence in male-dominated fields? These are not just theoretical questions but real-life challenges that affect countless women e...

This is a special episode from Joan’s guest spot on the Negotiate X podcast with Nolan Martin & Aram Donigian . Have you ever considered how gender bias might impact negotiations? Or why it’s so hard for women to advocate for themselves, in both professional and personal settings? In this special episode with Nolan & Aram, Joan sheds light on these critical questions. We will explore the p...

Are you expecting a baby and facing the challenges of different cultural expectations in your birth plan?  Are you curious how you can balance traditions and personal preferences while maintaining harmony within your family?  Elizabeth, our caller from Germany, is navigating the complexities of cross-cultural relationships. With a baby on the way, she and her Turkish partner are confronted with di...

Have you ever trusted someone implicitly, only to have that trust broken? Have you ever entered into an agreement with all good intentions, only to find yourself tangled in a web of complications? These questions form the crux of Charlie's story, a saga that unfolds in Boston and stretches all the way to Washington, D.C. What started as a convenient solution quickly morphed into a drawn-out s...

Have you struggled with the tension between advocating for yourself vs. “the greater good”?  Have you ever tried to advocate for policy change within your organization and hit a wall?   What happens when the needs of dedicated employees clash with company constraints?  Let's explore these pressing concerns through the lens of a non-profit manager, Naeha, who is grappling with a significant pe...

This is a special episode from a guest spot I did on the Your Latina Career Coach podcast with Priscilla Weininger Bulcha. Welcome to Part 2 of this special episode with Priscilla, where we dive deep into actionable advice on negotiating without feeling greedy and framing requests effectively.  In this episode, we discuss the importance of mindset in negotiation, benchmarking as a crucial strategy...

This is a special episode from a guest spot I did on the Your Latina Career Coach podcast with Priscilla Weininger Bulcha. Are you someone who gets nervous when it comes to negotiating a higher salary?  Do you worry about being seen as "greedy" for asking for what you believe you're worth? In today’s special episode, Priscilla and I will discuss this common fear and reluctance to ne...

Are you planning for a big event and finding yourself in the midst of negotiating with vendors? How do you balance your budget without compromising on your vision? How can you negotiate effectively without risking the relationship with a key individual, who is in charge of such a big day? Join bride-to-be caller, Jessica, and negotiation expert Joan Moon in negotiating with a potential wedding coo...

Have you ever considered taking an extended break from work to recharge and explore other aspects of your life? What if you could negotiate a sabbatical from your job, even in a bureaucratic environment where a sabbatical policy doesn’t exist? In this episode, Joan and Jenny, a caller from Los Angeles, discussed the topic of negotiating a three to four-month sabbatical in a government agency. The...

Have you ever walked out of a store and wondered if you could have gotten a better deal or handled the situation better? Let's unravel Hannah's experience as she grapples with unexpected costs in a shoe repair shop and the urge to negotiate. In the second part of this episode, our listener question is: How can I overcome feeling selfish when negotiating? This is a call-in show, so if you...

Hi, I’m Joan Moon, a Negotiation Coach and the founder of Moon Negotiation. Welcome to the podcast - Aspire for More: How to be an Everyday Negotiator. Join me as I teach as many women as possible to skillfully navigate the everyday negotiations in their lives, using proven strategies so they can feel empowered, reduce future regret, and build the agency they have in their lives. This is a call-in...