How to Spark Success - Ep82 (How to ask for a pay rise (and get it!): BONUS Step 6 - "If all else fails")
Release Date: 10/12/2023
The Best Leaders don't have all the answers.
How to Spark Success
The best leaders don't win by having all the answers. They win by asking the one question everyone else is too close to see. Liz Hamlet (Strategic Business Growth expert, strategist and coach. Founder of Spark Succeed Coaching & Consulting Ltd) makes the case for a leadership shift that changes everything: stop chasing more information and start using better questions to uncover what is hiding in plain sight. If you lead a team, run a business, or keep getting stuck in “we need more data” mode, this episode gives you a sharper way forward. Liz shares why senior leaders...
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The Hidden cost of waiting - Why thinking isn't the same as progress
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Struggling with strategic paralysis and feeling stuck just when you should be scaling? This episode exposes the hidden confidence and clarity killers sabotaging your growth… and reveals a simple shift that turns hesitation into momentum. Most female founders waste months overthinking their next move, caught in a cycle of overanalysis, comparison, and perfectionism. Liz dismantles these common pitfalls, showing why your biggest obstacle isn’t lack of strategy but fear of making the wrong decision. You’ll learn how strategic paralysis keeps you stuck in...
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Too close to see clearly? ... The short-sightedness that's "blurring" your business growth
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Most founders are so close to their business they miss hidden opportunities right in front of them. In this episode, Liz Hamlet (Business Strategist & Coach) reveals her powerful "What Would Liz Do?" strategic reviews... and why they're an eye-opening way to see your business through an outsider's perspective and unlock its full potential. Liz shares why being too blinkered holds your growth hostage and how stepping out of the day-to-day grind reveals game-changing opportunities. She explains her unique approach: acting as your temporary CEO for 90 days to analyse what to keep, stop,...
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Why being less professional and more authentic boosts business growth.
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Most founders spend years trying to fit into a corporate "mold"... ...wearing suits, sounding "professional" and hiding who they REALLY are. But what if the secret to your business growth and success is exactly the opposite? Liz Hamlet, a seasoned business strategist and coach, reveals why ditching that corporate façade and embracing your quirkiest, most authentic self can lead to explosive growth. Aand how leaning into your personality is a proven business strategy. In thisepisode, Liz shares her personal journey from corporate conformity to authentic entrepreneurship, and why it's...
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Are you REALLY in control of your business... or just along for the ride?
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This episode is your wake-up call to reclaim the driver's seat. Liz Hamlet (Business Strategist, Coach and Founder of Spark Succeed & The Antisocial Socialites) helps you diagnose where you are REALLY right now and reveals the subtle signs of whether you're steering your business or just reacting to circumstances. Discover the dangers of being a "passenger" founder and the trap of jumping onto trends without strategy. Learn practical steps to reclaim ownership: defining your direction, owning your reality, and simplifying your strategy. This episode is not just about systems...
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Stop leaving Gold on the table: The Hidden Treasure every female founder is sitting on
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Unlock the hidden treasure within your business. What if the key to transforming your business isn’t about doing something new... it's about discovering what you’ve forgotten or underutilized that can generate immediate growth? In this episode, host Liz Hamlet explores why so many female founders are sitting on untapped gold in their businesses... and exactly how to unearth it. Plus details on the Hidden Treasure Retreat (Next one 29 April 2026, London) and VIP 1-1 Day with Liz Hamlet. 🔗 Grab your retreat ticket: https://sparksucceed.co.uk/hiddentreasure 🔗 Enquire about a VIP...
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Solo thinking is keeping you broke
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Getting out of your own head is the secret to breakthrough moments as a founder... but most struggle to find clarity on their own. In this eye-opening episode, Liz Hamlet (Business Strategist, Coach and Founder of Spark Succeed & The Antisocial Socialites) reveals why the answers you're searching for aren’t hiding in solo planning sessions or endless thinking... They’re waiting on the other side of conversations with the right people, in environments designed for real breakthroughs. If you're tired of the same problems running through your mind on repeat without any...
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Stop abandoning the Treasure Hunt!
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It pains me sooo much when founders sabotage their own success by quitting just when the breakthrough (their hidden treasure!) is near. What if the real treasure isn’t in chasing shiny new things but in sticking with what you’ve already started... long enough to see it glinting in the sunshine? Imagine this: you’re on a treasure hunt, digging deep and just as your arms get tired and the excitement wears thin, you spot a glint in the distance. So you leave your current hole behind and chase after that new spark, only to find yourself repeating this cycle over... and over again. ...
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Is it time to shed your Founder skin?
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It's not uncommon for founders to hit a crucial identity crossroads.... and those that do (most!!) get stuck in the wrong skin. If you're feeling stuck - like your current mindset is holding back your growth - this episode unlocks the rare strategies to shed old layers and step boldly into your next level. In this new eye-opening episode, Liz Hamlet (business strategist and coach) shares: the transformative shifts she’s seen across 1000s of entrepreneurs. From leaving corporate behind to embracing a more confident, authoritative founder identity, Liz reveals exactly how to...
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Fun is a serious business strategy
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Most entrepreneurs believe that success equals a stiff, serious image and that fun is somehow "unprofessional". But what if ditching the grey boardrooms and embracing your quirks could actually be your best business move? In this lively episode of How to Spark Success, Liz Hamlet shatters the myth that professionalism means playing it safe and boring. She reveals how infusing your brand with personality and playfulness not only distinguishes you from the sea of sameness but also attracts aligned clients who love your authenticity. Liz shares compelling stories... from her...
info_outlineIf you think you deserve a pay rise, listen in to the previous 5 episodes in the mini series.
(Check out the first in the mini series here)
Let's get you that pay rise!
If you're thinking of applying for a pay rise and don't know where to start - grab a copy of my book "How to ask for a pay rise (and get it)" available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle versions. It contains examples, resources and templates you can literally "cut and paste" to insert your evidence for your case.
The paperback version is perfect as you can use it to write down your examples and research into the templates within the book.