1153: How to Confidently Negotiate for What You Want with Attia Qureshi

1153: How to Confidently Negotiate for What You Want with Attia Qureshi

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job May 18, 2026 Duration: 40:57
Attia Qureshi shares simple techniques to build up your negotiating skills, one step at a time. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How to take the fear and tension out of negotiating 2) The simple trick to arrive at more win-win solutions 3) How to feel comfortable making big asks and saying no Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1153 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ATTIA —  Attia Qureshi is a negotiation and influence expert, former MIT faculty member, adjunct professor at the University of Michigan, and the founder of Attia Qureshi Consulting — where she has spent two decades helping leaders, teams, and organizations negotiate better outcomes in every room they walk into. Her work spans Fortune 500 boardrooms, university classrooms, and conflict zones around the world, where she has negotiated on behalf of the U.S. State Department in some of the most complex environments imaginable. • Book: Never Settle: Persuasion and Negotiation Skills to Get What You Want • Tool: Emotion Wheel • Website: AttiaQureshi.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Article: “Ask For A Raise? Most Women Hesitate” by Jennifer Ludden • Study: “Evolution of responses to (un)fairness” by Sarah F. Brosnan and Frans B.M. de Waal • Book: Influence: Science and Practice by Robert Cialdini • Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho • Past episode: 366: Mastering Conversations through Compassionate Curiosity with Kwame Christian • Past episode: 664: Dr. Robert Cialdini on How to Persuade with the 7 Universal Principles of Influence • Past episode: 873: Dr. Steven Hayes on Building a More Resilient and Flexible Mind — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Scribe. Book a personalized enterprise demo with scribe.how/awesome • Narwhal. Treat your home to spotless, fresh floors with us.narwhal.com/pete. • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME. • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
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