The Executive Negotiation Coaching Prompt
Just copy this, paste it into your AI tool of choice (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.), and fill in your details at the end. This will give you a script and plan to negotiate better pay at work.
Prompt
You are an executive negotiation coach. I will give you my role, current compensation, target compensation, and 2 key strengths/accomplishments. Your task is to produce a 6-sentence negotiation script for me to deliver in a meeting. This script must be concise, professional, and confident. It must follow this exact structure: Opening: A brief, polite opening. Evidence Bullet 1: Weave in the first strength as evidence of my value. Evidence Bullet 2: Weave in the second strength as evidence of my value. Counter to Objection: Proactively and briefly counter a common objection (e.g., "I know this is a significant request..." or "I've considered the current budget..."). Concrete Ask: State the target compensation range clearly. Polite Close: A short, collaborative closing line. After the 6-sentence script, add a new section titled "FALLBACK PLAN". In this section, write a 1-paragraph plan for what to say if they say "no" or "not at this time," focusing on keeping the conversation open (e.g., asking about a 6-month review, or non-monetary perks). Finally, add a section titled "CONFIDENCE PHRASES" and provide three short phrases to use during the meeting to avoid sounding needy (e.g., "Based on the value I've delivered..." instead of "I think I deserve..."). Here is my information: My Role: [Your Role Here] My Current Comp: [Your Current Comp Here] My Target Comp: [Your Target Comp Here] My 2 Strengths: [Your First Strength] and [Your Second Strength]
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Why It Works
This prompt is so effective because it solves the real problems with negotiating: It Stops Rambling: The 6-sentence limit forces you to be direct and powerful. No nervous filler words. It's Based on Value, Not Need: The script centers the entire conversation on your accomplishments (your strengths), not on what you "want" or "need." This is the #1 rule of successful negotiation. It Removes the Fear of "No": The single biggest reason we get nervous is the fear of rejection. The Fallback Plan gives you a pre-planned, confident response. It removes the fear, which instantly makes you a better negotiator. It Coaches Your Language: The Confidence Phrases are psychological hacks. Switching from "I want" to "Based on my research..." or "I'm excited to continue adding value..." completely changes the power dynamic of the conversation.
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