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Are you underpaid — or undervaluing yourself?
In this power-packed episode of Shedding the Corporate Bitch, I sit down with John Gates, former Fortune 500 head of recruiting and founder of Salary Coach, to dismantle the myths, fears, and bad advice surrounding salary negotiation.

💥 Spoiler alert: If you’re not negotiating, you're not just leaving money on the table — you're leaving opportunity, freedom, and leadership credibility behind.

👊 In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why 80% of professionals never negotiate — and how that’s costing you 5–6 figures
• The #1 fear that keeps women silent in comp conversations (and how to conquer it)
• How to shift negotiation from confrontation to collaboration
• Why lowballing yourself screams desperation — and kills your perceived value
• What to say instead of making demands
• How to uncover “hidden money” and benefits most people miss
• Why silence during an offer is NOT power — and what to say instead
• How to build confidence and control in high-stakes pay discussions

🎯 Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, a new role, or just more money for what you already do — this episode will change how you see your value and your voice.

💼 ABOUT JOHN GATES

John Gates is the founder of Salary Coach and the author of Act Your Wage. With decades of experience as a recruiter for top global corporations, John now helps professionals and executives master the art and strategy of compensation negotiation — without fear, conflict, or guesswork.
👉 Learn more at https://salary.coach

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