Negotiate to Freedom
This podcast was created by Dr. Janeeka Benoit, better known as Dr. J, The Negotiation Coach for Professional Women of Color. Being a professional woman of color in the upper echelons of the professional world has its struggles. We often have to work harder, but somehow get paid less. The purpose of this podcast is to help professional women of color use their voice to audaciously negotiate for what they want so it can lead them to freedom. Follow Dr. J at https://www.instagram.com/medfitdo/
Episodes
64 episodes
Season 2, Episode 61: Overcoming negotiation anxiety and imposter syndrome
In this episode, we dive into the two formidable challenges that often hinder personal and professional growth: negotiation anxiety and imposter syndrome. These challenges can be especially prevalent among high achieving women, such as physi...
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Season 2, Episode 60: Strategies for researching and benchmarking your salary
In this episode, I discuss 4 strategies for researching and benchmarking your salary as a woman in medicine. References: MGMA Data Dive Provider Compensation Report:
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Season 2, Episode 59: Understanding the gender pay gap in medicine
According to a study in JAMA published in March of 2023 entitled Marriage, Children, and Sex Based Differences in Physician Hours and Income, it found that women physicians who are married with children get paid significantly less over...
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Season 2, Episode 58: How to own your value
In this episode, I provide three scenarios on how you can own your value in the workplace to create grounds for negotiation.If you are an early career physician interested in learning how you can get your time back by earning more wi...
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Season 2, Episode 57: How your identity impacts your negotiation style
Your identity can play a huge impact on your negotiation style. However, there can be more than one identity influencing your negotiations. Take a listen to find out how these identities can impact your negotiation style and how to use knowl...
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Season 2, Episode 56: Navigating intersectionality in the workplace
In this episode, I provide an example from the book, I am Not Yelling, A Black Woman’s Guide to Navigating the Workplace from Elizabeth Leiba on how we can navigate intersectionality in the workplace. It is easy by no means, but by having op...
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Season 2, Episode 55: How we can all be like Shetellia Riley Irvin
And we are back with the second season of the Negotiate to Freedom podcast!Last weekend, I went to Invest Fest in Atlanta, Georgia and had a blast. During the Women in Business panel, there spoke Shetellia Riley Irvi...
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Episode 54: How to learn the art of receiving
As ambitious women, sometimes it is easier to do than to simply receive. Learning how to receive and placing yourself in the posture of reception is important to working less and making more because it allows us...
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Episode 53: How to deal with microaggressions in the workplace
How to deal with microaggressions in the workplace Have you ever dealt with a microaggression at work? Microaggressions can affect our mental health and propagate toxic work environ...
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Episode 52: How to double your income as an early career attending physician without working more
How to double your income as an early career attending physician without working more Caption In less than one year, I was able to double my income as an early career attending physician. ...
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Episode 51: Negotiating from your authentic self
As women of color and Black women, we may feel that we cannot bring our authentic selves to the negotiation table. In this episode, I am going to show you how you can do that and not ever have to compromise who you are to negotiate.
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Episode 50: How Deloris Jordan negotiated a multi million dollar contract for Michael Jordan
In this episode, I share my takeaways from the movie Air pertaining to how Deloris Jordan negotiated a multi million dollar contract for her son, Michael Jordan. If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning ab...
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Episode 49: It’s okay to rest
This episode is for my healthcare professional women of color. We do much and give so much, but sometimes we leave ourselves on the backburner. This episode is your gentle reminder that it’s okay to rest. Listen to this episode for my 3 reas...
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Episode 48: Why you can’t be nice during a negotiation
In an attempt to not look like the angry black woman, we can often veer off to the other extreme and attempt to be too nice during a negotiation. Being nice means that you’re agreeable. Listen to this episode to learn how you can bring your ...
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Episode 47: How to establish your non-negotiables
You need to know what your non-negotiables are. Point blank period. Listen to episode 47 to find out how you establish them!If you are a professional woman of color interested in learning about...
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Episode 46: How to prepare to negotiate for your ideal job.
There is the skill of negotiating, but there is actually a whole lot of preparatory work that is required before you actually negotiate. Listen in on these 3 preparatory steps you must do to negotiate for your ...
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Episode 45: 5 Action Steps to take if your job offer is non-negotiable
It could feel defeating when your job does not want to negotiate on a specific offer. However, there are still action steps you can take. Listen in on those 5 action steps in this podcast episode and sha...
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Episode 44: 5 mindset strategies to use before your negotiation.
Preparation is key prior to a negotiation. One of the most important things to prepare is your mind. Listen to Episode 44 on the Negotiation to Freedom Podcast on the 5 mindset stra...
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Episode 43: You’re not supposed to be there.
Do you know when your season is up at a job or a career?There’s a mental struggle that occurs knowing that it’s time to leave, but you’re still there. When you step into the full awarene...
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Episode 42: This is what happens when you’re ready to make a career shift
When we are ready to make a career shift, we may move farther away from actually making that shift. It can be a scary process so your brain presents solutions to you that allows you to feel safe.
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Episode 41: The job already exists
When you are looking for a new job or new career path, it can get very discouraging. You have defined the criteria of your “perfect job”, but you can’t seem to find it. Well, stay t...
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Episode 40: It’s time for defiance.
It’s much easier to live within the status quo. Let’s face it. It’s the path of least resistance. Yet, we are so malnourished there. Therefore, I’m cal...
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Episode 39: We create our own security
Currently, you may feel insecure in your job. You are no longer happy there. You are not using your gifts there. Your values are not aligned there.&nbs...
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