In fact, they say there’s no substitute for it; that it’s wise to listen to the voice of it, and to seek the counsel of those who have it. It’s also universally regarded as the best teacher, which is great news for executive-level leaders because experience, wisdom, and the ability to speak into people’s lives are qualities Susie Tomenchok has in abundance.
In Susie’s experience, there are three things that are universally true about people’s pursuit of success: their definition of success is often unclear; the path is neither straight nor smooth; and they typically don’t get their without help. Life is an adventure—one we were never intended to face alone. Which is precisely why Susie has made it her mission to help leaders navigate their lives by sharing a single, powerful truth: adopting a negotiator mindset is essential to professional and personal success.
As the author of The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation, a TEDx speaker, podcaster, a Certified Executive Coach, and Clifton Strengths Coach, Susie is the foremost expert on adopting a negotiator mindset for personal and professional success. She honed her extensive negotiation expertise over the course of a sales career spanning 20+ years, negotiating multimillion dollar contracts for a Fortune 50 company serving clients such as Boeing, ESPN/Disney, and Viacom.
Today, Susie works with emerging businesses, large corporations, and individual executives to adopt a negotiator’s mindset. By providing speaking, coaching, and counsel/advice to business leaders and senior teams across the country, Susie helps people view the world through the powerful lens of leverage.
“I love when you read a book and you feel like the author wrote the book just for you and this is certainly the case for me with The Art of Negotiation without Manipulation. I am guilty of thinking negotiation is something you do on a ‘need-to-know basis’...negotiating the salary for your new job, when asking for more staff, or wanting to go to a conference. There are many articles, books, and podcasts on negotiation; The Art of Negotiation without Manipulation really resonated with me where others have failed. I realized how much negotiation is happening around me at work that I am missing out on and how often I am negotiating with myself by delaying necessary discussions.”
“Illuminating!! Susie lays out a powerful organized cookbook of recipes for genuine partnership negotiations at all levels of business and life!! Susie has created an insightful capture of all the invisible tactics, unspoken words, and internal emotions contained within many negotiations both complex and simple. The use of silence as a tool struck me as totally underutilized in the world..."
“By teaching you how to identify opportunities to negotiate, Susie makes sure you do not miss chances to advocate for yourself. Instead of being a victim of circumstance, Susie provides guidance on how to own your path. This book is a must-read for those looking to incorporate negotiating tactics into their daily interactions to advance their career.”