Know Your Worth: Negotiating Salaries and Benefits
On September 9, 2025, Salary Negotiation Coach Josh Doody hosted his first Pivot with Purpose session, walking attendees through the “do’s and don’t’s” of salary negotiations and empowering us to negotiate and accept compensation that reflects our true worth. Laura Sheehan (Georgetown SFS) moderated the event.
No doubt, we have all been through a lot over the past months. Finding new work is a grueling experience – a marathon, not a sprint. Thus, the relief of finally being offered “the job” may tempt us to respond and accept quickly, without judging whether the compensation befits our potential contributions or specific knowledge and expertise. Doody implored us to ignore this impulse.
For him, It is imperative to know our true worth and the places where we are willing – or unwilling – to negotiate. Armed with this knowledge, we are all empowered to advocate for and agree to compensation that reflects our worth and values, or to walk away from offers that don’t.
During this event, Doody highlighted the key differences between offerings in the private and public sector; revealed how and when we should negotiate; explained what we should ask for during these negotiations (benefits included!), and offered advice on how to avoid common pitfalls.
While he acknowledged the difficulties in the current job market and the complexities of compensation negotiation, he urged us all to get more comfortable with the idea of working with hiring managers to obtain the pay, benefits, and other forms of compensation you deserve. We will always be our own best advocates, especially in terms of salary and benefits negotiation.
Provided we do so, he believes that we can all be able to employ strategies that help us evaluate job offers and prioritize what matters most more effectively.
Finally, at the end of the session, Doody kindly invited Pivot with Purpose attendees to download a complimentary copy of his book, Fearless Salary Negotiation , which will be a helpful guide as you begin interviewing and negotiating your job offers. This offer is only for a limited time, so if interested, please act quickly!
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