How to Get What You Want
Your career isn’t built by waiting for someone to notice your value. It’s built by learning how to advocate for yourself with confidence.
You’ve been told your work will speak for itself. Yet despite doing everything asked of you—and more—you’re still feeling overlooked and uncertain about your next step. Leadership isn’t just about managing a team; it’s navigating the complexities of internal relationships and consistently advocating for your growth.
On Get What You Want, Susie Tomenchok is your silent partner, empowering you with the mindset and tools to negotiate your career—and life—with intention.
Unlike podcasts that focus on climbing the ladder or hustle culture, this show is for women who want to own their careers authentically. You’ll learn practical strategies for everyday negotiations, from asking for what you deserve to confidently handling tough conversations. Because negotiation isn’t just for raises or promotions—it’s how you navigate every opportunity in your career and beyond.
Susie is a negotiation expert who understands the challenges of being in a male-dominated industry and the struggles women face when advocating for themselves. She’s helped countless professionals unlock their potential and will show you how to do the same.
If you’re ready to stop waiting for your career to happen to you and start creating the opportunities you want, hit follow and join Susie each week to build your confidence, advocate for yourself, and finally Get What You Want.
How to Get What You Want
NO is the answer you want to hear
'No' is a word many of us are so afraid to hear in a negotiation. However, it is essential to understand and be aware of our relationship with it, because as much as we believe 'no' is the easiest word for someone to say, it is not. And because of this, we let the thought of a negative answer stop us from moving forward. Today I’m sharing how to approach it differently!
Join me in this episode to look at ‘no’ in a positive way, a way to make progress, put yourself out there, and let go of the fear of hearing it. Always think of the possibility of a yes before a negotiation, but if the answer is no, don't give up, be curious as to why they said no, and ask for a different thing so that they definitely know you want more.
A look at what I talked about:
[00:01:48] There’s so much to the word ‘no’
[00:03:12] Studies show that saying no is not easy.
[00:05:09] We avoid hearing a negative answer because we’re afraid.
[00:08:34] When we assume that we aren’t worthy we don't move forward.
[00:10:40] When you stay silent they assume you’re happy.
[00:11:57] ‘No’ can become a ‘Yes’ in the future.
[00:13:05] Are you saying ‘no’ enough?
[00:13:57] What is your relationship with ‘no’?
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Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
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