# 8 – GETTING THE RAISE YOU DESERVE – ELIZABETH LIONS

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My client looked at for me a long time across the table in Starbucks and said, “I can negotiate for others, but not for myself, she said. For whatever reason, talking about money really stresses me out.”

This surprised me a great deal. Competent woman, educated and an admirable career path. Certainly well accomplished and in a sales role to boot! Continue reading

#8 – GETTING THE RAISE YOU DESERVE – ELIZABETH LIONS

Elizabeth Lions PixMy client looked at me a long time across the table in Starbucks and said, “I can negotiate for others, but not for myself.  For whatever reason, talking about money really stresses me out”: she said.

This surprised me a great deal.  Highly competent woman, educated and who had an admirable career path.  Certainly well accomplished and in a critical sales role to boot!

“Why is that?” I asked.

“It makes me uncomfortable talking about money.   I don’t want to leave any on the table and want the employer to do the right thing.  Especially around review time.  Certainly, they know all that I do for them.”

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