03: Empowering Women in Salary Negotiations: Practical Advice from Fotini Iconomopoulos

The Miko Love Podcast

Kumiko discusses the challenges of increasing income for single moms and the importance of negotiation with Fotini Iconomopoulos, the negotiator. Fotini shares her background and negotiation strategies, emphasizing the 'say less' mentality.
She provides valuable advice on preparing for salary negotiations and the significance of nonverbal communication in negotiation settings. In this conversation, Fotini Iconomopoulos shares valuable insights on negotiation skills, body language, and self-advocacy.
She emphasizes the importance of confidence, preparation, and strategic communication in negotiation scenarios. Fotini also provides practical exercises and advice for women in salary negotiations. The conversation concludes with information on where to find Fotini's book and additional resources.

IMPACTFUL QUOTES

• "Take that power pose and you will get a lot more."
• "The two most powerful words in negotiation are 'based on'.'"
• "I want you to psych yourself up instead of psyching yourself out."

EPISODE CHAPTERS

>> 00:00 Introduction and Audience Overview
>> 03:20 Empowering Single Moms: Increasing Income Challenges
>> 08:23 The 'Say Less' Mentality in Negotiation
>> 15:58 Preparing for Salary Negotiations: 'Feel Good' Folder Approach
>> 51:33 Practical Exercises for Improving Negotiation Skills
ABOUT FOTINI
Best-selling author of HarperCollins’ “Say Less, Get More: Unconventional Negotiation Techniques to Get What You Want” Fotini Iconomopoulos is the person Fortune 50 executives call into to help with their high stakes negotiations or to empower their teams through her intensive workshops on negotiation, communication and persuasion.
Fotini occasionally returns to the classroom as an instructor of MBA Negotiations at the Schulich (SHOE-lick) School of Business at York University in Toronto. She’s a regular media guest on outlets including CBC, Forbes and Harvard Business Review, she’s been recognized with a number of awards including a Top 40 under 40 award.
You can learn more about her work and find more of her tips at www.fotiniicon.com or get her book here!

About Kumiko:
Kumiko Love is the creator of The Budget Mom, LLC, a national bestselling author of the book "My Money My Way," and an Accredited Financial Counselor.
She is a dedicated mom of two boys, a passionate sourdough baker, and the proud owner of Pine Manor Naturals.
With over 2 million followers across social media, Kumiko's expertise and approachable style have been featured in major media outlets such as Forbes, The New York Times, and Good Morning America.
As the host of The Miko Love Podcast, Kumiko dives into the exploration of her own passions and a range of captivating topics, offering fresh perspectives and engaging discussions about life. She inspires millions to take control of their financial lives while embracing passionate living and life fulfillment.

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