How to Get a Raise at Work: 3 Ways to Make More Money
Oct 20, 2026
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Working harder doesn't automatically mean you'll get paid more.
After years of leading HR and recruitment teams, helping leaders make compensation decisions, and sitting behind the scenes of these conversations, I've learned that there are really only three situations that create a strong business case for earning more in your current role.
In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly what those three situations are and how you can use them to approach your next compensation conversation strategically. Because being loyal, taking on more work, or quietly doing an incredible job doesn't guarantee that someone will notice and offer you more money.
I'm also sharing examples from my own career, including how I used a $660,000 cost saving to demonstrate my impact, what I learned when I realized I'd reached my earning potential at one company, and why sometimes hearing "no" can give you exactly the information you need to make your next move.
If you know you're bringing more value than your paycheck reflects, I want to help you understand how these decisions are actually made and how to build a business case that makes your impact impossible to ignore.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The three reasons companies pay you more
- Why working harder isn't enough
- How to prove your value with numbers
- What makes you difficult to lose
- How to build your case for a raise
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