Thought Leadership

Written By: Jillian Climie. When I support clients in the nonprofit sector with negotiating their pay, I often hear the same thing: “Budgets are tight, I can’t ask for that…” And yes, nonprofit organizations are often financially constrained, especially in tough funding environments. But here’s the thing: all organizations are financially constrained in some way. Startups operate on limited funding or bootstrap just to stay alive. For-profit companies try to keep talent costs

Written By: Jillian Climie. Do you have a burning question about negotiating your salary? In the article below, we’ve answered three common questions we receive at The Thoughtful Co. If there’s another question you want an answer for, reach out to us at contact@thethoughtfulco.net (or book in a coaching session with us here ). 1) Is it okay to negotiate via email, or does it have to be in person? In most cases, we recommend negotiating in person (or at least over Zoom if you

Written By: Jillian Climie. When it comes to supporting our clients through compensation negotiations, one question we frequently hear is: How much is too much to ask for?  Or, What if I ask for too much?   These concerns often end up preventing people from negotiating during new hires, promotions, or performance reviews. If this is a concern you’ve had, read on for our guidance. No Universal Answer. Unfortunately, there isn’t a single percentage or number that applies to eve

Written By: Jillian Climie. At work, we're juggling a multitude of tasks – managing projects, completing deliverables, leading meetings, coaching colleagues, and more. We're consistently adding value, so it's natural to assume that everyone around us knows about all the incredible things we’re doing, right? Unfortunately, that's not always the case. Our colleagues, and especially our leaders, are busy with their own responsibilities. This is why it's crucial to consistently c

By Jillian Climie. I’ve been through a lot of compensation negotiations, both on the side of the company as well as supporting the individual who is negotiating, and I’ve seen many people missing out on quick wins. And unfortunately, these missed opportunities could have had a big impact on the final dollar amount they received.  These are my top items you do not want to forget when entering a compensation negotiation.  1) Sign-on bonuses. These are by far the highest impact,

Written by: Sophie Warwick As women there is often social and systemic pressure to put the needs of everyone around us first. We may unintentionally find ourselves supporting our own needs with only the energy that happens to be left over. However, it’s difficult to show up fully for other people if we haven’t taken care of ourselves first. One of the most important areas we need to support ourselves in is our compensation and financial wellbeing. Compensation is so closely t