EP 10 - Season One Finale and Recap, Lessons on Belonging and Leadership

Get ready for a powerful recap of season one of Michelle Radney’s podcast, where she shares pivotal insights about readiness, authenticity, courage, and the power of community at the table. Whether you've listened to all episodes or are just catching up, this summary distills key lessons to elevate your leadership journey.

Key Takeaways:

• Readiness is a decision, not a feeling - make the leap.
• Authenticity fuels real connection and leadership.
• Courage manifests in small, consistent actions, especially when pursuing what you love.
• Mindfulness is strategic, influencing leadership effectiveness.
• Removing titles allows for authentic identity and potential.
• Sponsorship, often overlooked, is essential for advancement—everyone should seek or offer it.
• Negotiation skills can be developed, and everyone deserves to assert their value confidently.

Season 1 Guests: Chef Angie Shaghaghi; Michael O'Brien; Suezette Yasim Robotham; Kimberly Hairston-Kicks; Marsha Speed

Resources & Links:

• Michelle Radney on LinkedIn
• Michelle's Season One Podcast

Connect with Michelle:

• Instagram
• Email: michelle@michellesseatatthetable.com

Join me for this week for PART 2 featuring Marsha Speed, Vice President of Sales at Fisher Scientific Industrial segment directly negotiating contracts and driving strategic initiatives.

In this episode, we explore effective negotiation techniques with a focus on salary discussions, career growth, and financial literacy. Whether you're negotiating a job offer, a raise, or discussing investments, these insights will help you advocate confidently and professionally.

Driven by a deep passion for financial literacy, Marsha is dedicated to helping others develop and increase their knowledge in this area.

Don’t miss the rapid-fire round at the end!

Tune in for:

• The importance of pausing and asking strategic questions during negotiations
• How to articulate your value and align it with the company's goals
• Beyond salary: negotiating benefits such as remote work and stock options
• The significance of financial literacy, including stocks and retirement planning
• Tips for building confidence and self-promoting without sounding boastful
• How principles of negotiation apply across industries, from healthcare to real estate

Share your questions or insights: michelle@michellesseatatthetable.com

Follow me on Instagram: michelles_seatatthetable

Follow me on LinkedIn: Michelle Radney

About today's guest, Marsha Speed:

Marsha is the North America Sales Vice President for the Industrial segment at Fisher Scientific. She joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2019 as an Industry Director, directly negotiating contracts and driving strategic initiatives that supported customer research, quality, and chemical laboratories.

Marsha brings over 30 years of experience in leadership and team-building. Her career includes more than 25 years at Grainger Industrial Supply, where she held a variety of roles with increasing responsibility, before joining Fisher Scientific.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, and an MBA with a specialization in Entrepreneurship from Kennesaw State University in Atlanta, Georgia.

LinkedIn: Marsha Speed

Join me for this week’s episode (part 1) featuring Marsha Speed, Vice President of Sales at Fisher Scientific Industrial segment directly negotiating contracts and driving strategic initiatives.

The conversation explores the art of negotiation and financial literacy, highlighting the challenges and strategies for successful negotiation. It also delves into the gender differences in negotiation and provides practical tips for salary negotiation and job offers.

Driven by a deep passion for financial literacy, Marsha is dedicated to helping others develop and increase their knowledge in this area.

Don’t miss the rapid-fire round at the end!

Takeaways:

• Financial literacy is crucial for personal and professional success
• Negotiation involves asking questions, understanding market intelligence, and considering non-monetary benefits

Share your questions or insights: michelle@michellesseatatthetable.com

Follow me on Instagram: michelles_seatatthetable

Follow me on LinkedIn: Michelle Radney

About today's guest, Marsha Speed:

Marsha is the North America Sales Vice President for the Industrial segment at Fisher Scientific. She joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2019 as an Industry Director, directly negotiating contracts and driving strategic initiatives that supported customer research, quality, and chemical laboratories.

Marsha brings over 30 years of experience in leadership and team-building. Her career includes more than 25 years at Grainger Industrial Supply, where she held a variety of roles with increasing responsibility, before joining Fisher Scientific.

LinkedIn: Marsha Speed