{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Snack 16: Tired of Settling? Here\u2019s How Women Can Start Earning What They Deserve at Work","description":" In today\u2019s Workday Playdate Snack, we\u2019re serving up some truth for anyone who\u2019s ever screamed into their steering wheel after a one-on-one like, \u201cHow does Brad STILL make more than me?\u201d If you\u2019ve ever been underpaid, undervalued, or under-celebrated\u2014this snack is for you. The Problem: Here\u2019s the tea: Women are doing the absolute most. More emotional labor. More coordinating. More everything. And yet\u2014less recognition, less pay, and fewer opportunities. We\u2019ve been fed a narrative that if we just negotiate better or manifest harder, things will change. But let\u2019s be honest: the system wasn\u2019t built for us. So, we end up overachieving and under-receiving\u2014and wondering why we\u2019re so exhausted. Here\u2019s a stat to file under \u201crage fuel\u201d: Women still earn 82 cents to every dollar a man makes. And for women of color? The gap only grows. If you\u2019ve ever thought, \u201cWhy does this feel so hard?\u201d\u2014you\u2019re not imagining it. You\u2019re experiencing a system designed to burn you out and keep you quiet. But here\u2019s the good news: We may not have built the system\u2014but we sure as hell can break it. And rebuild it in our image. The Improv Hack to Try: The Reverse R\u00e9sum\u00e9 Game Here\u2019s how it works: Partner up with a trusted friend, or just hit record solo. Pretend you\u2019re your own agent. You\u2019ve got 60 seconds to pitch yourself for a dream gig. The twist? You can\u2019t mention anything from your actual r\u00e9sum\u00e9. No titles. No companies. Just the real you.  Think: The time you calmed a furious client with zero drama. How you led a team through layoffs with compassion. That week you juggled three deadlines while your kid had the flu\u2014and still delivered. Those stories? They\u2019re your power. This improv hack rewires your brain from \u201cDo I deserve this?\u201d to \u201cDamn right I do\u2014and here\u2019s why.\u201d Coming up Wednesday: Feeling fired up? Then don\u2019t miss Wednesday\u2019s full episode\u2014Episode 293: Pay Up with Reshma Saujani (yes, the founder of Girls Who Code + CEO of Moms First). If you're tired of overworking and under-earning, this episode is your invitation to burn the old rules and build new ones. Ready to take one small step toward showing up with more clarity and confidence? Download our newest freebie\u2014The Confident Leader\u2019s Toolkit\u2014a 4-step guide to crafting a professional persona that actually feels like you. This plug-and-play resource helps you define how you want to be seen, align your presence with your purpose, and lead with authenticity (not performance).    No, You Hang Up First (Let\u2019s Keep Connecting) Did today\u2019s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we\u2019ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader\u2019s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we\u2019ll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don\u2019t want to miss another episode? If you\u2019re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click \u201cFollow.\u201d If you\u2019re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit \u201c+Follow.\u201d Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you\u2019re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you\u2019ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and\/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here. Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin\u2019s website Erin\u2019s Instagram Erin\u2019s TikTok Erin\u2019s LinkedIn improve it!\u2019s website improve it!\u2019s Instagram   ","author_name":"Workday Playdate","author_url":"http:\/\/faileditpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"