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Negotiate Anything

Stop Waiting for a Better Job: How to Create One Where You Are

Negotiate Anything

American Negotiation Institute

Business, Education, Self-improvement

4.7748 Ratings

🗓️ 21 March 2026

⏱️ 75 minutes

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Summary

What if the key to loving your work again isn’t changing jobs — but changing how you show up? In this episode, workplace strategist and bestselling author Elizabeth Lotardo reveals why fulfillment at work isn’t something your boss, company, or circumstances can give you. Instead, it’s something you create through self-leadership, mindset, and personal ownership. We explore why so many people leave jobs searching for meaning — only to discover the problem follows them — and how reclaiming control of your work experience can transform everything from your energy to your opportunities. You’ll learn practical strategies to: Navigate difficult workplace dynamics without damaging your reputation Set boundaries and advocate for yourself effectively Turn everyday frustrations into opportunities for growth Rediscover purpose and engagement in the role you already have Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed by workplace politics, or simply craving more meaning in your career, this conversation will challenge how you think about work — and empower you to take the driver’s seat in your professional life.

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0:59.8

Welcome to this masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything.

1:02.9

With over 1,700 episodes featuring some of the world's brightest minds,

1:07.4

we've carefully curated a couple of powerful conversations for you. What makes this

1:12.4

so special is that you'll hear how different experts from different industries approach the same

1:17.2

challenge in their own unique ways. Our goal is to give you multiple perspectives so you can

1:23.0

build your own unique style. Success doesn't look the same for everyone, and in this masterclass,

1:28.7

you'll see exactly why. Let's dive in. What if you could transform your work experience

1:34.4

without changing your job? You know the feeling. You're capable, hardworking, and committed,

1:39.6

but there's something missing. Maybe it's a micromanaging boss, the endless meetings,

1:43.3

or watching your colleagues coast by while you carry the load. You need the job, but you want more fulfillment,

1:49.5

growth, and control over your daily experience. Meet Elizabeth Littardo. She's the best-selling

1:55.0

author of Leading Yourself and one of the world's leading experts in workplace empowerment

1:59.6

from within.

2:06.6

She's an executive consultant who works with senior leaders at companies like Salesforce, Draft Kings, Hilton,

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