Jan 20, 2021
Many physicians do not believe that being paid their worth is possible in corporate medicine today.
But a lot is at stake if we don’t take the time to optimize our potential and negotiate a contract that reflects the value we have to offer. Physicians are highly intelligent and well-qualified people. Any time we feel like we’re undervalued, that we have no autonomy, sense of control, or that we’ve been forced into a box, we compromise ourselves.
It’s time to redesign the box so that it fits you.
This podcast, Simply Worth It, is going to help you become confident and unstoppable in your negotiation. You are amazing and you offer a skill set that has value. You should be paid what you’re worth.
How do we stop limiting ourselves with thoughts that sabotage us in our negotiations and careers?
In today’s episode, I lay out the mindset for negotiating a contract that serves you.
Three Things You’ll Learn In This
Episode
How to prepare for a successful negotiation
outcome
You can get a
contract that serves you in 3 simple steps. Mindset, market, and
making it happen. Your mindset is a very important first
step.
Why the discomfort of negotiation is
short-term
There’s
temporary discomfort in negotiating your contract, but the
long-term discomfort of not negotiating is a greater risk. If you
sign a contract that doesn’t line up with your worth, you will feel
undervalued, lose your confidence, and risk getting burnt
out.
How to shift the energy of our
negotiation
We
often go into a negotiation with a ‘me vs. them’ attitude towards
the person we’re negotiating with. That makes the goal feel
unattainable while making it hard to take the first step. Shift
from a ‘me vs. them’ attitude into a collaborative effort. This
makes it easier for all parties to move the negotiation
forward.