76. How to get a pay rise: Salary negotiation that works | Connor Scully
4/27/202628 min
Is an awkward conversation the only thing standing between you and the salary you deserve?
In this episode of all about business, Connor Scully, Senior Executive Consultant at Reed Specialist Recruitment, sits down with James to discuss how professionals can effectively secure a pay rise in their current role.
Connor shares practical advice on how to move beyond the discomfort of pay discussions by focusing on preparation, timing, and proving your worth. The conversation explores how to assess whether you are truly due a salary increase, emphasizing the need to align your output with business goals and quantify your impact through measurable KPIs. Connor explains why being proactive, taking on extra responsibilities during company hardships, or "saying yes" to complex projects, is key to becoming an indispensable asset.
Whether you feel underpaid or are looking to take the next step in your career, this episode offers a step-by-step guide to navigating pay conversations with confidence and a growth mindset
Timestamps
02:00 Are You Due More
04:42 Prep And Timing Mistakes
09:38 When To Job Hunt
12:19 Ask In Person
15:36 Say Yes More Often
20:22 Employer Perspective on Pay Requests
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First 90 secondsJames Reed· Host0:00
Welcome to All About Business with me, James Read, the podcast that covers everything about business, management, and leadership. Every episode, I sit down with different guests who have bootstrapped companies, masterminded investment models, or built a business empire. They're leaders in their field, and they're here to give you top insights and actionable advice so that you can apply their ideas to your own career or business venture. [upbeat music] Welcome to All About Business Shorts, where we share practical advice you will actually use. In this episode, we're focusing on something that many people want, but few approach well, how to get a good pay rise in your current role. I'm joined by Connor Scully, one of our top Read consultants, who advises professionals daily on pay conversations, including when to ask, how to prepare, and what actually works. We'll talk about proving your value, becoming hard to replace, and how to handle the conversation without putting your job at risk. If asking for a raise feels awkward, this episode is for you. [upbeat music] So today on All About Business, uh, in our spring short season, I'm really, um, excited about this conversation. I'm delighted to welcome Connor Scully into the studio, and we're gonna be talking about how to get a pay rise. How about that? And Connor,