Have you ever felt your paycheck doesn’t reflect your value but dreaded the thought of asking for more? Negotiating your salary can feel daunting, but it’s one of the most effective ways to advocate for your worth and close the gender pay gap.

In this episode, I will dive deep into salary negotiation strategies that will leave you feeling unstoppable. You’ll learn:

✅ How to prepare for a salary negotiation with confidence.

✅ Proven scripts and strategies to handle pushback like a pro.

✅ The story of Elisabeth, who walked into her negotiation ready and walked out with a 25% salary increase.

💡 Free Resource: Download “27 Pushbacks and How to Handle Them” for free HERE (or at MariaWandelstam.com where you will find more FREE resources) and gain the confidence to face any objection during your next negotiation.

Next Week’s Episode:

Join me next week as we tackle age bias and explore how to turn your age into your greatest career asset. Don’t miss it!

Over 75% of women experience menopause symptoms that can directly impact their work performance, yet it’s still a topic shrouded in silence. In this episode, we’re breaking the stigma and addressing menopause head-on—how it impacts your body, your career, and your confidence—and more importantly, how to thrive through it all.

In this episode, I combine personal experiences, practical strategies, and actionable tips to empower mid-career women navigating this pivotal phase of life. Whether you’re currently going through menopause or preparing for it in the future, this episode is packed with insights to help you reclaim your power and stay unstoppable in your career.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Understanding Menopause’s Career Impact
• 3 Game-Changing Strategies for Thriving Through Menopause
• Advocating in the Workplace

Free Resource:

Don’t forget to grab your free guide, Thriving Through Change—Your Menopause Survival & Empowerment Kit. This fun and interactive toolkit includes practical tips, a quiz to uncover your menopause archetype, and actionable resources to help you navigate this phase like a pro. Download HERE.

Want more resources to create your next career breakthrough? Go to MariaWandelstam.com.

Key Takeaways from the Episode

• “Menopause isn’t a career roadblock—it’s a stepping stone to reinvention.”
• "Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s the fuel you need to stay unstoppable.”
• “Advocating for yourself at work isn’t about weakness; it’s about showing your strength and setting boundaries to thrive.”

Next Episode Teaser

Join me next week for “How to Negotiate a Higher Salary with Confidence,” where we’ll share insider tips to help you ask for what you deserve and break through the pay gap with authority.

Why do highly competent women hit career plateaus? Spoiler alert: It’s not because you’re not good enough—it’s because the game isn’t always what it seems. In today’s empowering episode of She’s Unstuck & Unstoppable, we’re uncovering 12 hidden barriers holding talented women back and, more importantly, sharing actionable strategies to overcome them.

Get ready to shatter the ceiling with insights drawn from research, coaching experiences, and real-world examples.

🎧 What You’ll Learn:

• The 12 surprising barriers that keep women stuck in their careers.

• Practical strategies to overcome these challenges, from tackling imposter syndrome to mastering negotiation.

• How to advocate for yourself, build power skills, and navigate the workplace strategically.

Highlights from the Episode:

• Reason #1: Undervaluing your achievements—and how an “impact journal” can change everything.

• Reason #5: Avoiding networking—and why genuine connections matter more than collecting contacts.

• Reason #8: Perfectionism—the ultimate productivity killer, and how to let go of “perfect” to achieve excellence.

• Reason #12: Overlooking power skills—and why leadership, influence, and communication are the ultimate career accelerators.

✨ Free Resource:

Don’t miss “The Career Breakthrough Blueprint”—your guide to identifying the 12 barriers and smashing through them with confidence. Download it here.

Next Episode Teaser:

Tune in next week as we tackle the phase in life many women Fear: Menopause! Discover how to navigate this life change and thrive in your career.

Let’s Connect:

• Website: mariawandelstam.com

• Share your breakthrough moments on LinkedIn—I’d love to hear your story!

Final Thoughts:

Competence isn’t the issue—you’ve already got that covered. Now it’s time to claim your space, own your voice, and step into your unstoppable power.