How to Have Your Cake (and Negotiate Too) - TEDx talk by Ashley Paré

In the spirit of the season, I'd like to donate the space in this week's blog to my friend and colleague Ashley Paré.

Ashley is the CEO of Own Your Worth LLC, an organization "breaking glass ceilings through career negotiation." As a former global Human Resources professional turned consultant and coach, Ashley helps those who struggle to be valued, recognized, and rewarded for their hard work.

And yesterday her first TEDx talk hit YouTube.

Delivered at the prestigious TEDx Beacon Street in Boston, "How to Have Your Cake & Negotiate Too" contains three actionable strategies that will empower you to lay the foundation for a confident and successful ‘ask’.

But these aren't the same negotiation techniques you've heard dozens of times. Instead, this talk focuses on the inner work of discovering your self-worth before even thinking about which tactics to choose.

"When was the last time you asked for what you wanted? For some of us, it may have been too long ago." -Ashley Paré

Ashley and I met just a few months ago when, through a mutual acquaintance, she inquired about my TEDx coaching (something I currently do by request only, on a case-by-case basis). After our first phone call I couldn't wait to get started.

We worked on this talk together for months, from conception to rehearsals. If I'm being honest, she made my job super easy by constantly pushing past obstacles and raising her own bar. I'm so proud to endorse the final result. She absolutely nailed it, and I'm pumped to see it go out into the world.

Let's help Ashley continue to get the credit SHE deserves. Watch her talk, and when you love it, share it with a friend, family member, or colleague who also deserves more.