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In today’s episode, I have an engaging conversation with a designer, successful entrepreneur, and negotiation consultant, Ted Leonhardt. Our conversation focuses specifically on the negotiation process.

We discuss how to initiate the conversation, items to prepare ahead of time, how to combat the natural anxious feeling that we all encounter, common mistakes to avoid, and how to judge when you might be pushing too hard.

Today we discuss: Becoming more comfortable with negotiations and combatting anxiety

Everyone, no matter their experience still gets anxious ahead of, and during negotiations

What to prepare ahead of negotiations

Pre-negotiation best practices to prepare yourself mentally

Timing is key for scheduling the conversation

The key to negotiating effectively is to put yourself in the shoes of your fellow negotiator and to appeal to their needs and values.

How to know if you're pushing too hard in a negotiation

Research ahead of time to understand proper questions that you should ask in the interview- to ensure it's a good fit for you, and to impress them with the preparation you've done

How to close a negotiation Deliverables

Schedule

Budget Always negotiate in person – not email, not over the phone. You need to be able to read your co-negotiator and more!

Connect further with Ted: Ted's Career coaching for creatives TedLeonhardt.com

@tedleonhardt

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