{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"303| How to Help Your Manager Walk In Ready to Say Yes","description":"Nichole shares a mindset shift for the raise conversation: your job isn\u2019t just to ask, it\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019d 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 \u201cWhat would you need from me to take this forward?\u201d and \u201cCan you walk me through how this decision gets made and what the timeline looks like?\u201d 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 \u201cWhy now?\u201d, \u201cHow does this compare to others on the team?\u201d, and \u201cWhat if there\u2019s no budget?\u201d Keeping your tone collaborative, not combative, with phrases like \u201cI\u2019d love your help in making this case\u201d Why your manager can be your biggest advocate if they feel you\u2019re on the same team Today\u2019s 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 ","author_name":"Future Female Leaders","author_url":"http:\/\/www.nicholeharrop.com","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/43648459"}