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Big changes at Joanne Zuk Leadership and Strategy

Over the past few months, I've been making a lot of changes in my business. BTW, that's the thing about owning your own...

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How to craft a compelling vision and mission

"It feels really uncomfortable to think about my life that far out." This was how one of my Business Administration...

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How to negotiate as a woman in tech

I recently delivered a keynote to the Manitoba Women in Tech community entitled: Fearless Negotiation for women in tech. 

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Create effective business strategy through self-reflection

Here in the northern hemisphere, today is the winter solstice. It’s the day following the longest night, when the...

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How to stop gratitude from sabotaging your negotiations

Gratitude is one of the most helpful simple practices you can use to reinforce your mental health and shift your mindset when...

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How can I raise my rates when inflation is high?

You know that you’re undercharging for your services. But you also know people and businesses everywhere are struggling....

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How to Get Comfortable in Negotiations

I joined Diann Wingert, business strategist, coach, and mentor, on a recent episode of her podcast, The Driven Woman, for a...

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To collaborate effectively, you need to negotiate

In your solopreneurship or small business, the majority of your negotiations will be collaborative in nature. But don’t...

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Assess the risks of your negotiation to succeed

Learning to negotiate is no different than learning any other new skill. It takes repetition to learn the component parts. It...

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How people pleasing is killing your business strategy

People-pleasing is hands-down THE most common negotiation blind spot that I observe in my clients. And in most cases, that...

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Why Social Conditioning Has Harmed Women When it Comes to Negotiation

I joined Melissa Giller, certified life and spiritual coach, on her Life with Soul podcast for an inspiring conversation...

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The number one blind spot in business negotiation

“It’s important to me that my clients feel like they’re getting good value from my services.” I hear...

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