Master the Ask: Practice Your Negotiation Script

To deliver a negotiation request with confidence, steady breath, and no 'filler' words like 'um' or 'just'.

Open your salary research and a blank document where you can type out your initial request. Pull up a recording app on your phone so you can listen back to your pitch.

Write a three-sentence script that starts with gratitude, states your request based on market data, and ends with a question. Practice saying this out loud five times while maintaining eye contact with your reflection. Record yourself on your phone used to check your tone and pace.

Silence is your friend. After you ask for more, stop talking and wait for the other person to respond first.