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Welcome to Season 12! I’m counting down YOUR Top 12 most-listened episodes of all time.

To celebrate these most-loved episodes, I’m giving away a complimentary In Season planner 🥂

Here’s how to join the giveaway:
→ Leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts about your favorite episode
→ Screenshot it and send it to jennifer.smith@flourish.careers, or tag me on social
→ I’ll send you the link to grab your planner—just cover shipping 

P.S. If you’re reading in the future, this giveaway is for 2026 only.

Coming in at #5: Smart Salary Negotiation Strategies with Sabine Gedeon

This week, we’re stepping into one of the most-asked-about, most-avoided, most-misunderstood conversations in all of career: money.

I sit down with the brilliant Sabine Gedeon to discuss practical, insider strategies for communicating your worth—drawn from our collective years in HR.

Whether you’re stepping into a new role, gearing up for a raise, or just trying to have the money conversation without your stomach in knots, this one delivers.

Key Takeaways From Today’s Episode

+ Negotiation is partnership, not pressure. Reframe the conversation and watch the dynamic shift.

+ Language matters. Try: “I’d love to explore a compensation package that reflects the scope and impact of this role.” Confident. Collaborative. Door-opening.

+ Preparation beats nerves. When you know your value and how to articulate it, the conversation feels natural—not nerve-wracking.

The biggest insight I’d add since recording: anchor your ask in partnership, not pressure. It changes everything.

Pair this one with Listener Favorite #8 with Yolanda Owens—because knowing your worth and knowing how to talk about it are two different skills, and you need both.

Your 5 Minutes to Flourish Tiny Action:

Write down three accomplishments that quantify your impact: Numbers. Outcomes. Results. That’s your negotiation foundation.

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Want more career wisdom? Check out these podcast episodes/blog posts!

+ Should You Discuss Your Salary At Work with Yolanda Owens [Listener Favorite]
+ Considerations Beyond Salary: Decoding Job Offers
+ Discover Your Path to Career Fulfillment [Listener Favorite]

For more insider stories, quick tips, and #CareerTalk, I invite you to connect with me on Instagram @flourish.careers.

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