How to Get What You Want
Your career isn’t built by waiting for someone to notice your value. It’s built by learning how to advocate for yourself with confidence.
You’ve been told your work will speak for itself. Yet despite doing everything asked of you—and more—you’re still feeling overlooked and uncertain about your next step. Leadership isn’t just about managing a team; it’s navigating the complexities of internal relationships and consistently advocating for your growth.
On Get What You Want, Susie Tomenchok is your silent partner, empowering you with the mindset and tools to negotiate your career—and life—with intention.
Unlike podcasts that focus on climbing the ladder or hustle culture, this show is for women who want to own their careers authentically. You’ll learn practical strategies for everyday negotiations, from asking for what you deserve to confidently handling tough conversations. Because negotiation isn’t just for raises or promotions—it’s how you navigate every opportunity in your career and beyond.
Susie is a negotiation expert who understands the challenges of being in a male-dominated industry and the struggles women face when advocating for themselves. She’s helped countless professionals unlock their potential and will show you how to do the same.
If you’re ready to stop waiting for your career to happen to you and start creating the opportunities you want, hit follow and join Susie each week to build your confidence, advocate for yourself, and finally Get What You Want.
How to Get What You Want
How to negotiate for what you really want with Lysa Dahlin
In this episode, Lysa Dahlin shares her wisdom on being a successful leader and how to negotiate for what you really want in your career. We discussed the importance of seeking out and listening to feedback from others in order to grow as a leader, along with the need to be open to change/learning new things in order to be successful in today's ever-changing business landscape. Lysa shares what she believes in the secret to being successful in both your professional and personal life.
A look at what we discuss:
[00:01:07] Meet Lysa Dahlin
[00:05:26] The more people you put in your orbit, the more you learn
[00:08:15] Are we expected to know it all as we grow in leadership?
[00:14:18] Companies deserve to have someone who's happy in their role
[00:18:24] How to you find people that are going to be the ones that support you through your journey
[00:26:56] When are people the most productive?
[00:32:04] Sharing a situation where somebody used leverage in a way to get something they wanted
[00:35:54] Making the right compromises
Connect with Lysa:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ldahlin
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Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/the-art-of-everyday-negotiation
Work With Me: Speaking, corporate training, and executive coaching:
www.susietomenchok.com/services
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Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok
