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
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...
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How to Spark Success - Ep86 (Joanne Bell)
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Ever considered buying or selling a business? I’m joined for this episode by Joanne Bell. She started Bells Accountants 14 years ago, building 5 practices through organic growth and acquisitions. She helps clients grow their companies, setting Bells apart from a traditional accountancy firm by offering a personalised, streamlined service which unravels jargon. Through her consultancy business Joanne translates the story that the numbers tell, helping business owners make good financial decisions and make more money. She was a Kent Best Woman in Business...
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How to Spark Success - Ep85 (Carla Cringle & Imogen Pudduck)
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Do your employees whistle on the way to work? I’m delighted to be joined by double act, Carla Cringle and Imogen Pudduck - Founders of FizzPopBANG, a Brand Employee Engagement Consultancy on a mission ‘To make the World whistle on their way to work’. 10 years ago, they left their jobs as Head of HR & Head of Brand at Red Bull to set up FizzPopBANG. Through the work they did at Red Bull, they realised they had the same goal - to harness the power that passionate and energised teams can achieve. Creating true employee engagement and Brand Ambassadors through a high...
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How to Spark Success - Ep84 (Fairy Job Mother & Gen Z - with Shoshanna Davis)
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There’s often a disconnect between employers and Gen Z. I’m joined in this episode of the #HowToSparkSuccess podcast by Shoshanna Davis. Shoshanna is the Founder of Fairy Job Mother - an online community and one-stop-shop for young people on all things careers and confidence at work trusted by over 20,000 young people. Shoshanna uses all of her learnings from her 6+ years progressing in the corporate world in leadership positions working for Fortune 500 companies, not-for-profits and start-up organisations to empower young people and work with education providers and employers like...
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How to Spark Success - Ep83 (Not everybody buys on price - with Peter Thomson)
How to Spark Success
Not everybody buys on price - the reason why you need to price on value. I’m joined in this episode of the #HowToSparkSuccess podcast by Peter Thomson.# Peter is 'The UK's Most Prolific Business Development Author' and he helps Coaches & Consultants to create a ‘business & life of choice’ and be rightfully rewarded for the value they deliver rather than just the hours they spend. Welcome to the How to spark success podcast - Where we steal the success secrets of Global leaders. I’m Liz Hamlet, your podcast host – I help trailblazer Founders, Corporate Escapees and...
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How to Spark Success - Ep82 (How to ask for a pay rise (and get it!): BONUS Step 6 - "If all else fails")
How to Spark Success
Welcome to this special episode of How to Spark Success - the BONUS 6th episode in a mini series on "How to ask for a pay rise (and get it!)". In this mini series (6 episodes total - from Episode 77 onwards) I'll be sharing excerpts and tips from my book (Author - Liz Hamlet) to help you to unlock your earning potential. Sometimes despite your best efforts, negotiations don't go as planned. You've put together a stellar business case for a pay increase, you've met with your boss and the answer is a resounding no. What next? In this mini series bonus episode 6, "If...
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How to Spark Success - Ep81 (How to ask for a pay rise (and get it!): Step 5 - "Mindset & Follow up")
How to Spark Success
Welcome to this special episode of How to Spark Success - the 5th episode in a mini series on "How to ask for a pay rise (and get it!)". In this mini series (6 episodes total - from Episode 77 onwards) I'll be sharing excerpts and tips from my book (Author - Liz Hamlet) to help you to unlock your earning potential. A positive mindset is the secret weapon that sets negotiators apart. In this mini series episode 5, "Mindset & Follow up", I'll explore the psychology behind asking for (and getting!) a pay rise. If you think you deserve a pay rise, listen in to...
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How to Spark Success - Ep80 (How to ask for a pay rise (and get it!): Step 4 - "Communicating & Negotiating")
How to Spark Success
Welcome to this special episode of How to Spark Success - the 4th episode in a mini series on "How to ask for a pay rise (and get it!)". In this mini series (6 episodes total - from Episode 77 onwards) I'll be sharing excerpts and tips from my book (Author - Liz Hamlet) to help you to unlock your earning potential. Talking about pay rises and your worth is emotive! And feelings can get in the way. In this mini series episode 4, "Communicating & Negotiating", I'll be showing you how to master a successful negotiation - articulating your value with confidence and clarity....
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.