How to Ask for More Money Without Apologizing or Fighting | Women Who Lead

Women Who Lead: Leadership, Career & Influence · Oct 28, 2026 · 8m · transcript

In this episode of Women Who Lead, host Deborah Doyle tackles the critical and often anxiety-inducing topic of salary negotiation for women in business. This guide is designed for ambitious professionals who feel stuck in a cycle of undervaluation, offering a clear roadmap on how to ask for more money without apologizing, fighting, or compromising their professional credibility. The episode addresses the 'silent tax'—the emotional labor and resentment that builds when women stay silent about pay disparities—and reframes compensation discussions as necessary maintenance rather than…