If your role changed tomorrow, would you have options or just panic?
 Most people assume their company will guide their career. That someone, somewhere, is thinking about their growth. But here's the truth: no one is planning your next move but you.

In this episode, I’m sharing a core negotiator mindset shift: build your BATNA before you need it. You’ll hear what a senior leader told me about how he evaluates his team’s preparedness, and why confidence doesn’t come from certainty. It comes from having real options.

Your career isn't a job title. It’s a portfolio. Let’s talk about how to invest in it on purpose.

In this episode, I’ll cover:

• How to build internal and external career options before you need them
• What it actually means to invest in your portfolio
• Why options, not bluffing, are your source of true confidence

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Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
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