1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Nichole shares a mindset shift for the raise conversation: your job isn’t just to ask, it’s to help your manager say yes. In this episode: A recap of the week: asking for the meeting, deciding about HR, and what to send ahead Why a manager who loves you may still need approval from their boss, HR, or a finance team, and why it’s harder for them to advocate for you without the right information Giving your manager the story in a sentence or two, and asking yourself what one sentence you’d want them to repeat to their boss Connecting your work to what the company cares about, so your manager can make a stronger case upward Being specific with a clear number or range backed by your research, since specific asks are easy to forward Asking about the process, with questions like “What would you need from me to take this forward?” and “Can you walk me through how this decision gets made and what the timeline looks like?” Offering a written summary after you talk, and why your one-pager is a tool your manager can forward that keeps your case accurate as it moves through the company Preparing for questions they might ask, like “Why now?”, “How does this compare to others on the team?”, and “What if there’s no budget?” Keeping your tone collaborative, not combative, with phrases like “I’d love your help in making this case” Why your manager can be your biggest advocate if they feel you’re on the same team Today’s task: write your one-sentence story, plus two questions you could ask about the process, and save them with your one-pager Download the 7 Days to Ask for a Raise Challenge to help you confidently ask for a raise&amp;nbsp;here. Connect with Nichole on Instagram&amp;nbsp;@nichole.harrop Future Female Leaders http://www.nicholeharrop.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/43648459/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/43648459