The Secret To Asking For A Pay Raise (Mika Brzezinski)
Summary
In this episode of "Doing It Anyway," host Katty Kay interviews Mika Brzezinski about building confidence and knowing one's value. They discuss overcoming the "good girl" trap, navigating workplace negotiations, and handling setbacks like credit theft or post-maternity sidelining. Brzezinski emphasizes that confidence is a muscle built through practice and asserts that women have a long runway to achieve their goals without rushing.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Doing It Anyway and guest Mika Brzezinski
Sponsor messages: Vanguard, Tramphya, and Peyronie's disease
The persistence of confidence issues for women today
Mika's career journey and the 'Know Your Value' book
Childhood dynamics, people-pleasing, and family background
Overcoming the 'good girl' syndrome and workplace barriers
Navigating office housework and deflecting non-core tasks
Risk aversion in the younger generation post-pandemic
Role-playing pay raise negotiations and leveraging value
Listener Q&A: Credit stealing and returning from maternity leave
The concept of a 'long runway' for women's lives and careers
Series trailer and closing remarks
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