Want a salary increase? Stop hoping, start negotiating.

Want a salary increase but freeze at review time? Use these science-backed phrases to start the salary conversation and get paid what you’re worth.

In this video, I’ll show you:

1. A simple 5-step script

2. The exact questions to ask

3. How to handle pushback

4. How to lock in clear next steps

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If you are waiting for your boss to notice your hard work, you are leaving money on the table.

Hope is not a negotiation strategy. This video gives you proven phrases and open questions that get your manager talking about your results, open the door to a real salary discussion, and move the conversation to a clear decision.

What you will learn in the video

How to set up the meeting the right way, without sounding hesitant
Questions that make your manager state your value out loud
The exact bridge from performance to pay
No-oriented phrasing that lowers pressure and opens the door
How to handle objections and turn them into next steps
How to secure clear timelines and responsibilities

Sample phrases from the video

Opening the door: When are you available for a meeting to review my performance and development?
Get your manager talking: What is your view on the results this last quarter?
Bridge to pay: Would it be unreasonable to discuss my salary based on my results?
Move to solutions: How can we work together to bring my salary in line with the value I deliver?
Remove blockers: What would need to change for this to be feasible?

Why this works

It focuses on decisions, not wishful thinking.
Open questions create buy-in and reveal the path to yes.
No-oriented questions reduce pressure, so the conversation can start.
You make your manager an ally, not a gatekeeper.

Ready to use the phrases and get practical examples you can copy today?
Watch the full video now and get that salary increase during your next salary review.

Assistance

Need one-on-one help preparing your (salary) negotiation? Contact us at hello@soundnegotiator.com.

We specialise in solving complex challenges through negotiation.
The Sound Negotiator method delivers practical, ready-to-implement solutions for individuals and teams facing tough decisions, whether at work, in business, or in daily life.

Drawing on research and years of hands-on experience, we help you achieve better agreements, resolve conflicts effectively, and reach your most important goals.

If the best outcome is no deal, we will help you reach that decision fast and confidently.

Frequently asked questions

How do I ask for a raise without sounding pushy? Use planned, open questions that connect your results to team goals, then ask a no-oriented question to open the door.
What if the budget is tight? Ask, What would need to change for this to be feasible, and If timing is the issue, what is a realistic schedule for a review.
Do I need a number ready? Yes. Bring a data-backed range, then ask, How does this align with internal benchmarks for my role.

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