How to Pause the Panic and Negotiate with Confidence: Laura's Story
Tue Feb 03 2026
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After a few weeks of behind-the-scenes episodes inside the Career Clarity Program, we’re back to storytime, and this one is all about advocating for yourself.
In this episode, you’ll meet Laura, a marketing strategist and mom of three who landed a values-aligned job offer… that didn’t quite meet her needs. Instead of panicking or settling, she used a clear, collaborative negotiation approach to ask for more without feeling "pushy" or ungrateful.
I break down the exact framework and language she used, and how that conversation led to a higher salary, added flexibility, and a built-in salary review.
If you’ve ever wondered how to negotiate without feeling awkward or demanding, this episode will show you what advocacy can actually sound like!
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Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career.
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Send us a text After a few weeks of behind-the-scenes episodes inside the Career Clarity Program, we’re back to storytime, and this one is all about advocating for yourself. In this episode, you’ll meet Laura, a marketing strategist and mom of three who landed a values-aligned job offer… that didn’t quite meet her needs. Instead of panicking or settling, she used a clear, collaborative negotiation approach to ask for more without feeling "pushy" or ungrateful. I break down the exact framework and language she used, and how that conversation led to a higher salary, added flexibility, and a built-in salary review. If you’ve ever wondered how to negotiate without feeling awkward or demanding, this episode will show you what advocacy can actually sound like! ----------------------------- You are one click away from boosting your career clarity and confidence! Head over to whenmommygrowsup.com where you’ll find the free Career Clarity Kickstart. With this free on-the-go guide, we'll walk you through 5 clear action steps you can take to go from confused about next steps to confident about what you want and need from your career. Get started today!