EPISODE GUIDE

Whether you're negotiating for a raise, a new title, or better work-life balance, this episode is your tactical roadmap. In Part 2 of this series, Meggie Palmer joins Lisa to break down what to say, how to say it, and most importantly, how to believe you deserve it. You’ll get an exclusive look at the exact strategies she has used to help thousands of people speak up and get paid. No fluff. No apologies. Just the confidence playbook we all need.

- Prepare for any outcome. Every negotiation ends in Yes, No, or Maybe.
- Define your Wish, Want, and Walk figures before you walk into the conversation.
- Ask for more than money. Salary is just one part of your total life P&L.
- A No today does not mean No forever. Follow up, get creative, and stay in the conversation.
- Every negotiation sets a precedent. When you ask for more, you help normalize it for everyone who comes after you.

Be sure to listen to Part 1 of this series (Episode 23) to get the full playbook and start asking for more. With it, you'll go in prepared, stay grounded, and lead the conversation with gravitas.

00:00 - Intro: Part Two of How to Ask for a Raise or Promotion
01:05 - Meet Meggie Palmer: Founder of PepTalkHer
06:31 - Career Cards, Kudos, and the Power of Human Connection
19:35 - Why We Struggle to Ask for More and How to Reframe It
29:05 - Prepping for the Conversation: Mindset and Strategy
30:10 - Yes, No, Maybe: The Three Possible Outcomes to Plan For
31:45 - Wish, Want, Walk: Define Your Salary Boundaries
35:41 - Beyond Salary: Non-Monetary Benefits and Your Total Life P&L
39:46 - In the Room: Setting the Agenda and Anchoring the Conversation
43:37 - The FYI-Only Email: How to Build a Case Before You Ask
46:55 - Keep Your Receipts: Why Documentation Matters
48:01 - What to Say If the Conversation Isn’t Going Your Way
52:29 - Advocate for More: Not Just for You but for Others Too
56:06 - When the Answer Is Still No: Hard Choices and Next Steps
1:00:02 - When Your Boss’s Narrative Doesn’t Match Yours
1:05:58 - Negotiating as a Freelancer or in the Gig Economy
1:10:15 - Meggie’s Wish: Normalize Transparency Around Money
1:15:07 - What Gravitas Means to Meggie
1:17:21 - Closing Thoughts