Archive - Advocate for More

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? It’s time to adopt the following mantra: Get out of your head Over the years I've seen many of my students get stuck before…

Jan 5 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

November 2023

Lost in translation

I recently met up with a friend who needed to vent. That morning, she had received a somewhat lengthy email from her direct report, “DR,” outlining why…

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: Can I pretend to have a competing offer to improve my chances during a negotiation? Perhaps…

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.” “I need to work from home because the commute is killing me.” “I deserve a…

Oct 17, 2022 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

September 2022

Believing your worth

Dear Nita, After conducting my market value research, I came up with a target $15K higher than my current salary. However during a recent negotiation…

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. Andrew was very upset — he had just learned that he wasn’t going to get promoted in…

May 31, 2022 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

April 2022

How to keep the negotiation alive

After hours of careful planning and preparation, you finally summon up the courage to ask for more. The response? A swift and decisive no.

Apr 13, 2022 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

March 2022

"Just enough" negotiation

Early in my career, I applied for a job I was very excited about. After multiple rounds of interviews, the hiring manager finally called me with the…

Mar 8, 2022 •

Nita Singh Kaushal

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