Alexandra Carter | Stop Settling & Start Asking for More

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many of us struggle to say “no” and set healthy boundaries. In this episode, Alexandra teaches us why you should see negotiation as a conversation rather than an argument or a struggle, and why pitching yourself is an act of service to others.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Key Takeaways From This Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Common negotiation mistakes</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The right mindset for negotiation</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Tips on pitching yourself</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Negotiating with family</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><strong>Resources Mentioned In This Episode:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982130482"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Ask for More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything</span></a></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Memo-Women-Color-Secure-Table/dp/1580058469"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table</span></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>About Alexandra Carter</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alex is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Mediation Clinic at Columbia Law School. She has spent the last eleven years helping thousands of people negotiate better, build relationships and reach their goals.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">She is a world-renowned negotiation trainer for groups and individuals from all over the world—including the United Nations, Fortune 100 companies, the U.S. government, foreign governments, not-for-profit organizations, universities, and private law firms. Through the