The Part of Your Reputation You Can't See From the Inside
2026-10-13
Your results are only part of how you're judged at work. The other part is how people experience you, and you can't see that piece clearly on your own.
That perception builds over time, long before the high-stakes meeting. It shapes who gets trusted with the stretch assignment or gets asked to lead the project. That makes it a negotiation, even when nobody is sitting across the table from you.
You probably assume you already know how you come across. The research says otherwise. And once you start gathering real data, the gap might not run in the direction you expect.
In this episode, I'll cover:
Recognize which kind of self-awareness you're missing
Gather honest feedback on how you came across without getting defensive
Use small, everyday moments to shape how people see you
That perception builds over time, long before the high-stakes meeting. It shapes who gets trusted with the stretch assignment or gets asked to lead the project. That makes it a negotiation, even when nobody is sitting across the table from you.
You probably assume you already know how you come across. The research says otherwise. And once you start gathering real data, the gap might not run in the direction you expect.
In this episode, I'll cover:
Recognize which kind of self-awareness you're missing
Gather honest feedback on how you came across without getting defensive
Use small, everyday moments to shape how people see you
🎯 Done feeling overlooked while you watch others move forward?
Executive coaching helps you advocate for yourself, get clear on where you're going, and take ownership of your next step. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/susietomenchok/new-meeting
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🚀 Ready to Get What You Want?
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.
📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/our-book--the-art-of-negotiation
Learn more about booking me for a workshop: www.susietomenchok.com/workshops-and-training
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Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok
Executive coaching helps you advocate for yourself, get clear on where you're going, and take ownership of your next step. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/susietomenchok/new-meeting
_____________________
🚀 Ready to Get What You Want?
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.
📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/our-book--the-art-of-negotiation
Learn more about booking me for a workshop: www.susietomenchok.com/workshops-and-training
_____________________
Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok
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