How to Say No in One Easy Step
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You're desperate to win the gig but the contract terms threaten your revenue. How you say no to some clauses will determine whether you still get the job.
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5/30
Two Bits and a Bully: My First Lesson in Negotiation
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I was young but I learned a lesson far more valuable than the two bits I lost to a bully. I learned that every negotiation has hidden emotional stakes.
5/23
How to Use Arrogance to Your Advantage
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In this time of change and deepening divides, understanding and accepting others as they are is vital to our success. Spotting our own arrogance is key.
5/17
What to Do When You Aren’t the Smartest Person in the Room
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Ever feel like a client can see right through you? Maintain your confidence when you feel like an impostor with this one simple trick.
Introducing Nail It! Weekly
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Welcome Nail It! is a new weekly email series designed for creatives like you. In this space, I’ll share stories... View Article
2/21
How to Use Empathy in Your Creative Business
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Creative professionals sometimes get written off as too soft to negotiate. But they often have one powerful tool: empathy.
2/7
It’s Okay to Change Your Mind About A Job Offer
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Having second thoughts? Here are three scenarios when you can and should renegotiate a job offer, and plus tips to keep your reputation intact.
Uh-oh…I ran out of clients!
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If you let business development fall to the side, follow these steps to jump start your recovery and win back lost business.
12/6
How to Rebuild Confidence When Coaching Your Colleagues
I often suggest people ask a friend for reality check in sticky situations. Here's some advice for when you're the impromptu coach.
11/8
What to Do When Clients Push Back on Your Rates
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Elliot’s biggest client, Monstrous, was rapidly expanding into the U.K. and Europe. Elliot had noticed accounting issues with them lately.... View Article
