Negotiate With Yourself to Win | Sacramento News

0:00It's September 10th. You're listening to Sacramento News today. AI-powered local news. So you know how sometimes you got a negotiate with people? Well, Tracy Mitchell, who used to be a TV reporter even doing live shots with me 20 years ago, she's out here saying the biggest negotiation you'll ever do is with yourself. She went from doing like 68 live shots in one day, even acting on House of Cards, to realizing she needed to reinvent herself. She found that a lot of times, especially for women, were trained to expect rejection, but not really how to handle success. This makes it tough to ask for that promotion, get that raise, or even just accept a compliment without downplaying it. Her whole thing is, you gotta prepare for the yes. Tracy's now a speaker and coach, and she's got this whole framework for walking and winning. It's all about preparation, your mindset, and having a solid process. She even suggests giving your inner critic a name, like she calls hers, Stephanie, to help

1:01shut it down. She left TV news after a pretty scary situation with her daughter, which really pushed her to reevaluate everything. It's about stepping back, seeing the big picture, and figuring out what you truly want next in life. Ultimately, her message is about walking into any room feeling confident and knowing you belong there. It's a powerful shift from just surviving to truly thriving by mastering that internal dialogue.