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PayRise With Clare Ferguson and Simon Rutten

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What if the real question is not “Should I ask for a pay rise?” but “Am I being valued in the way that actually matters?”Payrise is the career and workplace podcast for Australian professionals navigating growth, leadership, salary, and self worth. Hosted by Clare Ferguson and Simon Rutten of Verve Partners, we unpack the quiet questions people ask behind closed doors about loyalty, negotiation, promotions, and when it might be time to move on. This is Payrise.

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How To Ask For A Pay Rise ( Without Threatening To Quit) | Post Holiday Blues, Confidence and Knowing When to Leave 17.03.2026 32:02

Most people do not leave their job suddenly. The decision builds quietly over time. A missed conversation. A moment of doubt. A growing sense that something is no longer quite right. In this episode of Payrise , Clare Ferguson and Simon Rutten explore the career questions many professionals think about but rarely say out loud. When should you ask for a pay rise? When should you speak up? And when...

The Pay Gap in 2026: Are Women Part of the Problem? 05.03.2026 15:40

Why does the gender pay gap still exist in 2026? In this International Women's Day special, Clare Ferguson and Simon explore one of the most uncomfortable questions in modern workplaces. Is the pay gap only caused by bias and discrimination, or are historical conditioning, negotiation behaviour and career decisions also contributing to it? From generational conditioning to salary negotiation h...

The Worst Leadership Mistake Companies Keep Making 02.03.2026 14:38

Promoting your top performer into leadership feels like a reward. But what if it is the fastest way to lose them? In this episode of Payrise, Clare and Simon unpack one of the most common and costly mistakes businesses make: equating performance with leadership. We talk about: • Why leadership and management are completely different skills • The silent pressure high performers feel to “step up” •...

You’re Not Burnt Out. You’re Undervalued. 25.02.2026 34:21

You’re not burnt out. You’re asking, what is my worth? In the first episode of Payrise, Clare Ferguson and Simon unpack the career questions professionals usually have after hours. What is my worth, not just in money but in time, energy and growth? Why do strong performers get promoted into the worst case scenario? And how does toxic behaviour grow when leaders avoid uncomfortable conversations? T...