9/19
It’s scary to ask for a raise. How to nail it!
Read Time: 6 minutes
Very little advice about asking for a raise tells you what to actually say. Here are some actual scripts and how to use them.
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9/5
Designing NAIL
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NAIL is a dramatic presentation. Here’s why. The visuals and the physical package had to say “creative” before you read... View Article
Negotiating with a Bully? Flex Your Hidden Advantage.
Read Time: 7 minutes
You'll be tempted to give to the negative feelings bullies kick up. But if you can keep your cool while under fire, you can exploit your hidden advantage.
8/23
Gender and Negotiation and White Male Privilege
Read Time: 8 minutes
Women alone cannot fix the Wage Gap. We men need to see and accept our role in fostering privilege based on keeping women out of the club.
8/15
How to Subcontract Freelancers without Losing Work
Read Time: 5 minutes
Sometimes big projects require one freelancer to cobble together a team of other freelancers. That’s where problems can arise.
How to Ask the Right Questions in a Job Interview
Read Time: 6 minutes
Asking the right questions in a job interview helps bring out the what the hiring manager really needs. Use that to set yourself apart from the competition.
How to Present Your Freelance Rates to Clients
Read Time: 5 minutes
When presenting freelance rates, remember to talk about the value you bring to the table. Your expertise came at a cost and it is part of your overhead.
7/26
6 Bully Warning Signs and Why You Should Heed Them
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Sometimes you come up with the perfect retort to someone’s shit, but the perfection doesn’t occur until it’s entirely too... View Article
How Not to Get Screwed Over By Collaborators
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My coaching client Loren was hanging all her hopes on one opportunity. Recently divorced after years of spending most of... View Article
7/12
How to Be Human While Marketing Yourself
Read Time: 5 minutes
So-called personal branding is bull---. You're a human not a product. Here's how to maintain your humanity and successfully market your services.
