In this eye-opening episode, Mia Smithson, a digital entrepreneur and negotiation whiz, unveils the truth behind the staggering $30K discrepancy in her past earnings. Mia's personal revelation about self-worth and professional value offers a profound insight into why every woman must advocate for what she's truly worth.
How can separating your personal worth from your professional achievements unlock new heights in your career? And what specific strategies can women employ to not only succeed in high-stakes negotiations but also secure significant salary increases? Listen in as Mia Smithson answers these pivotal questions and shares actionable advice that could redefine your approach to negotiation and personal advocacy in the digital business landscape.
In a moment that's as heartfelt as it is empowering, Mia recounts one of her proudest accomplishments, which ultimately became a game-changer for someone very close to her. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of negotiation, and Mia's journey and insights might just be the catalyst for your next big career leap. Remember, investing in yourself has never been more essential. Until next time, this is Phil Better, bidding you farewell on another episode of "Invest In Yourself: the Digital Entrepreneur Podcast."
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Their Website: The30kprogram.com
LinkedIn: @the30kprogram
Their Instagram: @the30kprogram
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Here is a little more about our guest: Mia Smithson.
Business 👩💼-CEO & Founder of The $30K Program™ -Empowers women to get higher-paying jobs they ADORE by teaching them how to package skills and strategically negotiate with confidence effectively -The results? Women in our program increase their income by $30K+ within 48 coaching sessions (8 months max).
Corporate Experience 🌍-Global Director of Talent Management overseeing hiring and leadership for 400+ employees and 450+ contractors in 7 countries-Trained 100+ hiring managers and interviewed 5,000+ professionals for companies like Disney, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Microsoft.
Professional Development 👩🎓-Yale’s Science Of Well-Being -Harvard Business School’s Advanced Certification In Negotiation (2023, Q3 Completion)
Fun 💃🏻-Cauliflower rice connoisseur -Obsessed with salsa dancing-San Francisco is home
I love helping women find meaningful/enjoyable jobs that pay $30K+/yr more than their current roles. I look forward to speaking with you soon!
Mia Smithson's journey as a senior recruiter came with an enlightening twist that catalyzed her personal and professional growth. Tasked by her employer to find a candidate for a role similar to her own but with a significantly higher pay ceiling, Mia encountered a moment of truth. She discovered that her salary fell short of the maximum offered for the position by a considerable thirty thousand dollars, a revelation that prompted her to question the rationale behind this discrepancy.
Her boss's response was a blunt wake-up call: her pay shortfall was rooted not in a lack of ability but rather in her initial failure to negotiate. This epiphany ignited a spark within Mia, teaching her the importance of self-advocacy in the professional sphere. Rather than dwelling on what could be viewed as a mistake or an oversight, she owned the responsibility, leveraging this experience as a stepping stone toward future endeavors. Mia's story serves as a testament to the value of negotiation skills and the crucial role they play in career development, inspiring her to empower herself and others to ensure equitable compensation for their work.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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