Assertiveness tips: Asking for Promotion & Pay Without Sounding Pushy | Women Leaders

Episode notes

If asking for what you want feels uncomfortable or risky, this episode is for you. Many capable people hold back from asking for a pay rise or a promotion because they might look pushy or desperate. In this episode, Liz explores why holding back shows up as frustration, self-doubt, or disappointment later on. Using a real client example, she looks at what’s really happening when people hint instead of ask, and how that quietly affects authority and trust. You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of what stops you from being direct, and how to ask in a way that feels grounded, honest, and aligned with who you are. Especially useful if you want progress and fairness, but notice yourself holding back in conversations that matter. Preparing for Partnership? If you are a senior woman in professional services navigating the transition to partner-level responsibility, learn more about private leadership transition coaching here Leadership Communication in Action is a podcast for women who are capable, thoughtful, and quietly questioning how they’re showing up at work and in life. I’m Liz Boswell.

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