You know that temptation to say “I’ll do anything” when you’re ready for something new? My guest today, Seyka Mejeur, is here to challenge that thinking. As the CEO of an executive search firm placing technical leaders in space and climate, Seyka spends her days helping founders and execs clarify what they actually want so they can make better decisions, faster.

We talked about how lack of clarity gets in your way more than you realize, why being “great at a lot of things” isn’t enough, and how to think like a decision-maker at the highest level. This episode is a wake-up call to stop waiting for someone else to figure it out for you and start showing up with a clear, compelling story.

In this episode, I’ll cover:

• How to create clarity in your career (even if it’s still evolving)
• Why vagueness is exhausting for you and everyone around you
• The question that will shift how you approach every career conversation

Connect with Seyka:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/seyka/
• https://adastra.us/

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Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.

📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/the-art-of-everyday-negotiation

Work With Me: Speaking, corporate training, and executive coaching:
www.susietomenchok.com/services

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Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok

Think someone else just “got lucky” with that big opportunity? I used to believe that too. Until I started paying attention. In this episode, I’m sharing what really sets opportunity-spotters apart. It’s not magic. It’s not hustle. It’s observation and initiative.

If you’ve been waiting for someone to notice your work or hand you your next move, this is your reminder: visibility is something you create. I’ll walk you through how to train your brain to notice what's in front of you and shift from waiting to raising your hand.

In this episode, I’ll cover:

• How to spot hidden opportunities others miss
• What research says about initiative and being seen
• Why raising your hand changes how others see your potential

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🚀 Ready to Get What You Want?
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.

📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/the-art-of-everyday-negotiation

Work With Me: Speaking, corporate training, and executive coaching:
www.susietomenchok.com/services

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Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok

You’ve got the experience. You’re delivering results. So why does asking for more still feel... off? Today I’m talking about the internal blockers that hold us back from advocating for ourselves, especially when it comes to money, promotions, or recognition.

It’s not just about timing or strategy. It’s the stories we tell ourselves about being selfish, ungrateful, or difficult. I’ll walk you through a new lens for thinking about your value, and how to ask in a way that’s thoughtful, data-backed, and aligned with what the business needs.

If you’ve ever told yourself “now’s not the right time,” this one’s for you.

In this episode, I’ll cover:

• How to articulate your ROI and why it matters more than ever
• The data behind why asking is expected—and why most people don’t
• A better way to prepare for the conversation (and get a real yes)

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🚀 Ready to Get What You Want?
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.

📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/the-art-of-everyday-negotiation

Work With Me: Speaking, corporate training, and executive coaching:
www.susietomenchok.com/services

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Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok

You walk into a high stakes conversation certain you’ll get a green light. One curveball later, you’re staring at a “maybe” or, worse, a flat out no. Today I’m sharing why relying on optimism alone keeps us stuck and how a few minutes of strategic prep can save the day. I’ll show you how my client went from deer-in-headlights to confident negotiator by planning for the answer she didn’t want to hear. You’ll leave knowing exactly how to stay calm, protect your value, and keep the conversation moving when things detour. Get ready to walk in prepared and walk out empowered.

In this episode, I’ll cover:

• Anticipating a no and mapping backup options with the CLAW framework
• Framing pushback so it sounds collaborative, not confrontational
• Using data and market research to anchor your ask on business value

Mentioned in the episode:

• CLAW Framework:
  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_XvTmslazgIdKGQ_fHkoyPCvpHPMkMdj?usp=sharing

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🚀 Ready to Get What You Want?
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.

📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/the-art-of-everyday-negotiation

Work With Me: Speaking, corporate training, and executive coaching:
www.susietomenchok.com/services

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Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok

You’ve hit your goals, earned the title, maybe even built a strong team. But it still doesn’t quite feel like you. Let’s talk about why that happens and what to do about it.

I sat down with my friend Dana Williams to talk about what it really means to live and lead authentically. Dana spent 25 years as a marketing leader at Southwest Airlines before starting her own business as a Gallup-certified strengths coach and launching the Strengths Journal. She’s all about helping leaders find the through-line between their lived experiences, their values, and how they want to show up in the world. This is an episode that will leave you thinking deeply and probably journaling.

In This Episode:

• How your childhood coping strategies may be shaping your leadership today
• What “personal brand” really means in the context of leadership
• The one journaling practice Dana recommends for everyone
• Why values should be the filter for every decision you make
• How to break old identity patterns and create the future you actually want
• Why confident leadership starts with knowing what makes you unique

Mentioned in the Episode:

• Free download: www.danawilliamsco.com/personal-board-workbook
• The Strengths Journal: www.danawilliamsco.com/the-strengths-journal

Connect with Dana:

www.danawilliamsco.com

www.linkedin.com/in/danawilliams2

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🚀 Ready to Get What You Want?
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.

📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/the-art-of-everyday-negotiation

Work With Me: Speaking, corporate training, and executive coaching:
www.susietomenchok.com/services

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Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok

You walk in ready to ask for 92K. They offer 80, and suddenly you're countering at 85. What just happened? Your brain got anchored. In this episode, I’m unpacking three subtle mindset traps that can derail you in a negotiation. Whether you're navigating a job offer, managing up, or leading a conversation that matters, these patterns quietly work against you.

They’re not flaws. They’re automatic brain traps. And the first step to changing them is knowing they’re there.

In this episode, I’ll cover:

• How anchoring pulls you closer to the number they want
• Why status quo bias keeps you stuck in outdated systems or roles
• How emotional labels sabotage your ability to see opportunity

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🚀 Ready to Get What You Want?
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.

📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/the-art-of-everyday-negotiation

Work With Me: Speaking, corporate training, and executive coaching:
www.susietomenchok.com/services

_____________________

Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok

You know that moment when you want to raise your hand, share your idea, or say yes to something that scares you, but you don’t? In this episode, I’m digging into what’s actually happening in those moments and why your brain thinks it’s helping by keeping you quiet. This isn’t just about fear. It’s about the subtle, sneaky ways we stay stuck in the name of safety.

If you’ve been playing it small or second-guessing your next move, this one’s for you. I’m sharing what to look for, how to shift out of stuck mode, and what it takes to override the part of you that just wants comfort.

In this episode, I’ll cover:

1. How your brain tricks you into thinking inaction is the safer option
2. What to pay attention to in those “I want to but…” moments
3. Why choosing discomfort on purpose is key to getting what you want

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🚀 Ready to Get What You Want?
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.

📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/the-art-of-everyday-negotiation

Work With Me: Speaking, corporate training, and executive coaching:
www.susietomenchok.com/services

_____________________

Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok

You know those moments when logic and facts just aren’t cutting it? That’s where story comes in. Stories connect. They soften resistance, bring people into your world, and shift conversations in a way that facts alone can’t.

In this episode, I’m exploring how storytelling works inside negotiation and decision-making. I’ll show you how to use it to build trust, move conversations forward, and make your message land, especially when the stakes are high.

In this episode, I’ll cover:

1. Why storytelling is your secret weapon in negotiation
2. How to use emotion and context to influence decisions
3. A simple way to start practicing this every day

Mentioned in this episode:

• Bonus resource: 5 story templates you can start using now at www.negotiationlove.com

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🚀 Ready to Get What You Want?
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.

📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/the-art-of-everyday-negotiation

Work With Me: Speaking, corporate training, and executive coaching:
www.susietomenchok.com/services

_____________________

Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok