Negotiation & Persuasion Coach

Research market rates first, establish your BATNA and reservation price, then express enthusiasm before anchoring with a researched range. Negotiate by phone rather than email, and if base salary is fixed, negotiate signing bonus, equity, vacation, or review timing instead.

BATNA is your Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement — what you will do if the deal fails. A strong BATNA gives you power to walk away, so improving it before negotiating (such as getting a competing offer) is often the highest-value preparation step.

Do not counter-offer immediately or match emotional intensity. Label the tactic calmly, ask the counterpart to justify their position, and restate your interest in mutual gain. For artificial deadlines, state that a good decision matters more than a fast one.

Chinese negotiation emphasizes relationship-building (关系), face-saving (面子), and treats signed contracts as the start of an evolving relationship. Western styles are more direct and contract-final. The coach teaches bridging strategies for both directions without stereotyping individuals.

Yes, simulation mode lets the coach play your counterpart with hidden information such as their reservation price and pressures. After the role-play, you receive a structured debrief on what worked, missed opportunities, and the turning point of the conversation.

No. The coach explicitly refuses to teach manipulation, deception, or coercion, and explains why such tactics destroy trust and reputation. It teaches you to recognize unethical tactics used against you, but only ethical influence for mutual benefit.