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
Seeding your own opportunities
Let's talk about how important it is to be clear about what we want and where we’re going in business (and life for that matter!). When you know those things you feel confident enough to take on new challenges and opportunities.
Today I’m going to share one experience from earlier in my career that made me realize that opportunities belong to those who take advantage of them. It doesn't matter if you don't feel ready yet, go for it and figure it out later. Start being curious about what's happening around you, and don't forget to advocate for yourself.
A look at what I talked about:
[00:01:24] Being clear about where you’re going.
[00:02:45] Look at what others are getting and lead with curiosity.
[00:03:06] Remembering experiences in my career.
[00:04:40] Opportunities are gone if we don't take action.
[00:05:10] Change being jealous for being curious.
[00:06:24] Look around for opportunities.
[00:07:01] Ask your peers how they found their opportunities.
[00:07:40] Some advice to take away.
[00:08:20] Have an abundance mindset.
[00:09:00] Always say ‘yes’ and don’t assume ‘no’.
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Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
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