“Money talk” makes a lot of people squirm.

Yep, I’m talking about salary negotiations, asking for raises, and those awkward “How much do you make?” conversations that make you want to disappear. 🫠

So why do so many people, especially women, struggle with these conversations?

👉 Maybe money was a source of stress when you were growing up.
👉 Maybe you were raised to believe that talking about money is impolite.
👉 Maybe you’ve been conditioned to “be grateful for what you have!”
👉 Maybe you don’t want to rock the boat or create tension.
👉 Maybe you are unsure where to start or what’s “reasonable.”

Asking for what you deserve is a skill that’s rarely discussed but can be learned. Most people haven’t been taught this, so it’s understandable if you feel awkward or hesitant to start the conversation.

I get it. It seems easier to stay silent in the moment. Don’t rock the boat, right?

Wrong! The truth is that silence is expensive. Avoiding these money conversations may feel awkward—and it keeps you underpaid. GRRRRRR.

But don’t worry, Equpt Women is here to help!

This month’s Equipt Scripts gives you ready-to-use language for 5 of the most common money conversations at work:

💰 Negotiating an initial offer – even when they say it’s ‘non-negotiable’
💰 Getting a disappointing raise (and how to turn it around)
💰 Handling the awkward ‘salary inquiry’ from recruiters
💰 What to do when you learn a peer makes more than you
💰 Asking about pay bands when HR isn’t forthcoming

Our mini scripts give you the exact words to say (literally) and have already helped hundreds of women land bigger offers, secure higher raises, and turn seemingly “non-negotiable” situations into wins.

Knowing what to say will change everything and give you an edge.

Click here to grab your Equipt Scripts for Compensation Conversations.

So, here’s a little challenge: Pick one of these scripts, practice it before your next salary or promotion convo, and then let me know how it went! Was it easy? Empowering? Or, did you feel a little awkward? 😅 It’s okay, it gets easier with practice. I want to hear about it!

You’re equipt to ask for more,

Kelly

P.S. If you want to get even more comfortable and confident in money conversations (and I know you do 😉), check out our Compensation Confidence Course. It’s packed with more insights, tools, and, yes, more scripts to help you advocate for yourself. Learn more here.