Let me tell you something.“I work really hard” may be completely true.It still doesn’t answer the question leadership is trying to answer during a raise conversation:What business value has this person created?In this solo episode, Shannon explains why compensation conversations become stronger when you stop describing effort and start communicating impact.Many high-performing women already have the evidence they need.They’ve solved problems.Improved processes.Protected revenue.Saved time.Developed people.Strengthened relationships.The problem is that those examples are often scattered across months of busy work and never organized into a story leadership can quickly understand.Inside this episode:✔ Why hard work alone doesn’t build a strong raise case✔ The difference between activity and business impact✔ Why compensation decisions require evidence✔ How to translate responsibilities into measurable value✔ Why waiting until raise season makes preparation harder✔ The connection between clarity, preparation, and confidence✔ How to think like a historian instead of a detective✔ The three questions to include in your Leadership Impact JournalA raise conversation isn’t about convincing someone you’re worth more.It’s about helping leadership clearly recognize the business value you’ve already created.READY FOR YOUR NEXT STEP? 🚀 Start Here: Download the FREE 90-Day Raise Strategy and create your personalized plan to confidently position yourself for the raise you've earned. You'll also receive my exclusive Raise Strategy Coaching Series where I'll walk alongside you every step of the way.📞 Let's Build Your Strategy Together: Book a Promotion Strategy Review if you're ready to personalize your plan, strengthen your positioning, and create a strategy that works for your manager, your company, and your career goals.📲 Join the FB Community if you want to connect with other ambitious women for career conversations, support, and practical promotion strategies.💌 Become an Insider to recieve weekly coaching, career strategy, behind-the-scenes insights, and practical tips to help you become impossible to overlook.🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more ambitious working women can discover these game-changing career strategies!✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you....

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