Archive - Advocate for More

Turning a "no" into progress

Upcoming course announcement: Registration is now open for my Fall Stanford Continuing Studies course: Navigate the Workplace: Managing Up, Down, and…

Sep 6 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

July 2024

Navigating a leadership void

One day, out of the blue, my boss announced he was leaving the company. I was shocked. Just yesterday we were working on next year’s product roadmap…

Jul 8 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

April 2024

What if I don't want to ask for more?

At one of my recent corporate negotiation workshops, I received a question from a participant that caught me off guard: “What if I’m not interested in…

Apr 12 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

January 2024

Get out of your head

Ready to level up in 2024?

Jan 5 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

November 2023

Lost in translation

I recently met up with a friend who needed to vent.

Nov 15, 2023 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

September 2023

I wouldn't ask it that way

I was recently invited to participate in a fireside chat in front of a room full of industry professionals interested in practical negotiation tips.

Sep 7, 2023 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

August 2023

How does your decision maker make decisions?

When I’m thinking about requesting something significant at work — say a promotion or additional resources — I try to draw upon any facts, details…

Aug 8, 2023 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

March 2023

Is asking for a raise out of the question right now?

With layoffs, hiring freezes, and budget cuts dominating the headlines, you may be wondering — is asking for a raise is completely out of the question…

Mar 1, 2023 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

November 2022

Here’s a question I get asked in class from time to time:

Nov 29, 2022 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

October 2022

Make your win everyone's win

“I would like a raise because the cost of living in this area is so high.”

Oct 17, 2022 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

September 2022

Believing your worth

Sep 21, 2022 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

May 2022

Don't make it personal

My student Jen recently went out to lunch with her coworker Andrew.

May 31, 2022 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

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