{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F3e36cdf4-7581-4d0d-a744-0bdda8b87ac4","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Negotiation, Leadership & Boardroom Strategy with Michelle Merritt\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/3e36cdf4-7581-4d0d-a744-0bdda8b87ac4\"></iframe>","title":"Negotiation, Leadership & Boardroom Strategy with Michelle Merritt","description":"In this episode of BizBlend, host Sana dives deep with executive career strategist Michelle Merritt to uncover what it truly takes to design a strategic career, negotiate high-stakes compensation, and secure a boardroom seat. With decades of experience coaching C-suite leaders and sitting on over 30 boards herself, Michelle breaks down the mental roadblocks around asking for your worth, reveals the strategy behind board readiness, and shares real-world negotiation stories that redefine executive presence. Whether you're pivoting careers or reaching for a board seat, this conversation is packed with insights for leading your own career with precision.\n\nAbout the Guest:Michelle Merritt is the Managing Partner at DSC Executive Career Management, a trusted advisor to senior leaders and board candidates. With 20+ years of experience, she specializes in executive career pivots, compensation strategy, and board positioning. Known for her strategic clarity and grounded advice, Michelle helps leaders not just get the role\u2014but own the room.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nExecutives often plateau because they rely on past performance, not future-focused strategy.\n\n\nCompensation negotiation begins at the first conversation, not the final offer.\n\n\nKnow your \"automatic yes\" and \"automatic no\" before any negotiation.\n\n\nBeing \u201cboard ready\u201d requires governance-focused experience, not just operational excellence.\n\n\nTelling your network you want a board role is essential\u2014visibility drives opportunity.\n\n\n\nConnect with the Guest:\n\n\nLinkedIn: Michelle Merritt\n\n\nEmail: michellem@dscareermanagement.com\n\n\nWebsite: https://www.dscareermanagement.com\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on BizBlend? DM on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nTune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\n\n\nSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\nJoin Community: https://nas.io/healthymind\n\n\nStay Tuned And Follow Us!\u2022 YouTube \u2013 https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife\u2022 Instagram \u2013 https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod\u2022 Threads \u2013 https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod\u2022 Facebook \u2013 https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind\u2022 LinkedIn \u2013 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness #PodcastLife #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutivePresence #CareerStrategy #BoardroomReady #NegotiationSkills #BizBlend","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8749df67-2e89-47dd-9fdd-acf47e22a55b/1b228e298d805a68.jpg"}