Promotion & Pay: How to Get Paid What You Deserve (Without Feeling Awkward)

In this week’s **Work It Like a Mum** podcast, we’re sharing the **sixth and final session from our Momentum Career Summer Series**, designed to help women confidently advocate for themselves, recognise their value and ask for more at work. Hosted by **Laurie Macpherson**, this practical and empowering session explores how to talk about your achievements with confidence, position yourself for new opportunities and navigate promotion and pay conversations — without underselling yourself or feeling awkward. From building a strong case for a pay rise to knowing what to do when the answer is ‘not yet’, Laurie shares practical strategies to help you take greater ownership of your career and make sure your contribution is seen. **What we cover:** - Why asking for more can feel so uncomfortable. - How to talk about your achievements without feeling like you’re bragging. - Building a bank of evidence that proves your impact. - Asking for promotions, opportunities and greater responsibility. - Preparing for a pay rise conversation. - Negotiating confidently — and learning to love the silence. - What to do when the answer is ‘not yet’. - How to stop underselling yourself in your job search. **Key takeaways:** - **Your achievements are facts** — own them. - Don’t wait for confidence. **Prepare and ask.** - Keep a record of your wins, impact and results. - Know your number before a pay conversation. - Make your case — then **stop talking**. - Turn ‘not yet’ into clear actions and a timeline. - Ask for opportunities instead of waiting to be noticed. - Your career is yours to steer. **Why listen:** If you know you’re capable of more but find yourself staying quiet, downplaying your achievements or avoiding conversations about promotion and pay, this episode will help you build your case, ask with greater confidence and start advocating for what you deserve. **Show links:** Connect with Elizabeth Willetts on LinkedIn here Connect with Laurie on LinkedIn here Visit Laurie’s website here  Boost your career with Investing in Women's Career Coaching! Get expert CV, interview, and LinkedIn guidance tailored for all career stages. Navigate transitions, discover strengths, and reach goals with our personalised approach. Book now for your dream job! Use 'workitlikeamum' for a 10% discount. Support the show Sign up for our newsletter and never miss an episode! Follow us on Instagram. Join over 1 million customers and counting who are saving money on their household bills with Utility Warehouse. Discover how much you can save here.  And here's your invite to our supportive and empowering Facebook Group, Work It Like a Mum - a supportive and safe networking community for professional working mothers. Our community is full of like-minded female professionals willing to offer support, advice or a friendly ear. See you there!