Get Compensated for What You're Worth (Part 2 of the 3-Part Video Series): "Turning Resistance Into Your Superpower"
Have you ever noticed that right when you’re about to ask for something important—like a raise, more resources, or a new opportunity—resistance shows up?
Maybe it’s worry, fear, or imposter syndrome whispering in your ear. Most of us, understandably, see these emotions as negative. . But what if they were actually superpowers in disguise?
Resistance is often our ego’s way of trying to protect us. But instead of fighting it, you can reframe it into wisdom and fuel.
Here’s how:
ā First, notice the emotion: “I notice I feel worried.”
ā Next, assume success is inevitable: “If I already had the outcome I wanted, what would this emotion advise me to do in order to be my best or improve?
One of my clients used this exact approach in a salary negotiation at a fast-growing startup. By reframing her worry, she did deeper preparation, clearly articulated her value, and—most importantly—positioned herself as the solution to the CEO’s biggest problem.
That shift made her ask not just credible, but compelling. And she walked away with an exciting offer that she was thrilled about.
This process is the same one Olympians use to turn fear and doubt into performance fuel. It doesn’t make the emotion go away—but it transforms it into becoming a powerful performance driver.
š Watch the full video (above).
Our resistance isn’t here to stop us. It’s here to show us the way forward, if we are willing to make peace with it and learn from it.
š¬ When resistance shows up for you, do you fight it, ignore it, or listen for its wisdom? Share your perspective and experiences.
Check out Part 3 of the 3-Part Video Series): "The Power of Practicing Your Ask."
By Sheryl Kline, M.A. CHPC
Certified High-Performance Coach | Mental Toughness & High-Performance Strategist for Female Leaders | Best-Selling Author | CEO & Founder, The Zone Lab, LLC
Sheryl Kline has spent 25+ years building Olympic-level confidence and FBI-grade negotiation strategies for world-class athletes, Olympians, and some of the most prolific female executives in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and across the country. Her proven frameworks in clarity, confidence, strategic influence and impact (Fearless Female Leadership Framework) have been deployed inside Fortune 100 and 500 companies including Google Ventures, Microsoft, Oracle, Schnitzer Properties, Autodesk, Capital One, Pixar, VMware, Bank of America, and State Street Global Advisors to name a few.
Hands-On Experience: Sheryl has personally coached hundreds of executives, team leaders, and emerging female leaders through high-stakes negotiations, career transitions, and performance under pressure. She has led mental toughness and high-performance workshops at organizations like Structured Finance Association, WIT Network, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, SHRM, CREW Network, Women in Cloud, and Jabra.
Credentials: M.A. degree holder and Certified High-Performance Coach (CHPC). Creator of the Fearless Female Leadership Journey enterprise digital curriculum and the proprietary frameworks including the ADD Emotional Agility Blueprint, Visual Optimization methodology, and the ZONED IN mental toughness system.
Published Work: Best-selling author of ZONED IN: The Mental Toughness Required for a World-Class YOU and The Fearless Female Leader: A Proven Process to Speak Up, Be Heard, and Have an Even Greater Impact. Speaker, mastermind cohort leader, and panelist for women's leadership organizations nationwide.
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