September 13-16, 2026 | Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center | Nashville, TN

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Agenda

Negotiation: Speak to Value, Practice the Conversation, Build Confidence

Sep 14 2026

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM CDT

*REPEAT SESSION

Administrative professionals negotiate far more than they realize — priorities, boundaries, expectations, timelines, resources, and sometimes compensation. Yet most of these negotiations happen quietly, without structure or confidence.

This highly interactive Negotiation Lab is designed for Executive Assistants and Administrative Professionals who want real-world practice—not theory. Participants will work through realistic workplace scenarios, practice negotiation language that resonates with leaders, and learn how to shift conversations from task-based explanations to value-based discussions. Through structured exercises and guided debriefs, attendees will build confidence, sharpen their communication, and leave with a clear, repeatable framework they can use immediately.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gain a clear understanding of what negotiation really is
  • Use language to speak to value instead of tasks
  • Leave with a simple, repeatable negotiation framework they can use in everyday conversations
  • Build confidence through practice
  • Walk away with language, insights, and peer perspectives they can use immediately

 

This lab is ideal for Executive Assistants and Administrative Professionals who want to:

  • Advocate for themselves with confidence and professionalism
  • Navigate workload, boundary, and compensation conversations
  • Communicate value in the language that leaders respond to

 

Pre-Work (Optional but Recommended):

  • An email they’ve been hesitant to send
  • A conversation they need to have with their leader
  • A workload or boundary discussion
  • A list of reasons they believe they deserve a raise, expanded role, or additional support

Speakers

Peggyvasquez.net

- International Speaker, Career Coach & Best-Selling Author