Who we helpFor professionals negotiating offers, counter-offers, equity and senior compensation packages — at the point where small adjustments translate into significant outcomes.
Common challenges
- Accepting the first offer without testing the range
- Reluctance to negotiate for fear of losing the role
- No view on the total package — equity, bonus, pension, benefits, notice
- Counter-offer manoeuvres that erode trust on both sides
- Senior offers framed as fixed rather than as the start of a conversation
Why this happens
Most senior offers are deliberately positioned at the lower end of an acceptable range. The market expects you to negotiate. The candidates who do not are the ones leaving meaningful compensation, governance and runway on the table.
David's perspective
Negotiation is not a personality trait, it is a process. Done with judgement, it strengthens the relationship with your future employer rather than weakening it.
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