If you want to land a job you actually love and make more money in 2026, this episode is one you’ll come back to again and again. I’m joined by Claire Wasserman––bestselling author, founder of Ladies Get Paid, and one of the smartest people I know when it comes to navigating the job market, negotiating pay, and owning your worth at work. We break down how to position yourself for higher compensation, why everything is a negotiation, and how to stop sabotaging your own success with guilt, fear, or hustle culture. From negotiating raises and reframing your value to job searching smarter, building relationships, and redefining success on your own terms, this conversation will change how you think about your career.
Claire’s links:
Website: https://www.coachmeclaire.com/
Ladies Get Paid: https://ladiesgetpaid.com/
Visit https://herfirst100k.com/ffpod to see the show notes and read the transcript of this episode!
0:00 Intro
01:15 Knowing Your Worth Changes Everything
03:30 Being Underpaid and Taking Action
06:40 Why This Work Matters for Women
09:45 Negotiating with Yourself First
13:30 Getting Data to Confirm You're Underpaid
17:40 The LLC of Me Framework
21:00 Translating Your Value to Dollars
25:10 Mistakes Women Make in Negotiations
29:30 Beyond Your Job Description
33:15 Building Relationships at Work
37:00 Navigating a Tough Job Market
41:45 Fractional Work as an Alternative
46:00 Managing the Job Search While Working
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