301: Seven Magic Words That Will Transform Your Next Salary Negotiation with Kate Dixon

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One of the best ways to reclaim your confidence in this job market is by learning how to effectively negotiate your next job offer.

In this episode, salary negotiation expert and compensation consultant Kate Dixon shares powerful, real-world strategies to help you advocate for your worth without sounding pushy or confrontational.

Kate is the author of Pay Up: Unlocking Insider Secrets of Salary Negotiation and founder of Dixon Consulting, bringing over 30 years of compensation experience to this insightful and practical conversation.

You’ll learn why 80% of professionals who negotiate receive something in return and how you can be one of them.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why salary negotiations are not about being aggressive, but about solving a business problem collaboratively
• The seven magic words to use in any negotiation: “What kind of flexibility do you have?”
• What’s usually on the table (think base salary, sign-on bonuses, start dates) versus what’s not (benefits like retirement plans)
• How one client saved $30,000 by analyzing a relocation package and how you can find hidden financial value too
• Why compensation reflects the value of the role, not your personal worth, so you can keep your emotions in check
• How your negotiation style can shape your professional reputation before you even start the job

Kate also breaks down the importance of silence after asking for flexibility, why it's your most powerful negotiation tool, and how it positions you as confident, thoughtful, and strategic.

Visit johnneral.com/resources to download "10 Must-Listen Episodes to Help You Navigate What’s Next" and get your invitation to a free live Zoom event on June 25th at 7:00 PM ET—created just for mid-career professionals like you.

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