Sidebar Speaker Series: Negotiate Like You Mean It with Bala Vadlamani

​Most professionals leave well over $1M on the table over their lifetime simply because they think negotiating is awkward. This reluctance to negotiate costs us a hefty compounding tax on our wealth and careers, keeping us from the financial and career trajectory we've earned and very much deserve.

​It's time to stop treating entry into a room or a seat at the table like a favor.

​In this session, Bala Vadlamani will cover the foundations of negotiating like you mean it. You'll leave with a clear framework to intentionally advocate for yourself, handle pushback, and close with confidence. Don't let temporary discomfort dictate your long term life trajectory.

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​Speaker Bio:

​Bala Vadlamani is the Founder and CEO of BSV Advisory & Media and a former product leader at Meta and Amazon. She has over a decade of experience leading products across diverse domains, including Fintech, Trust & Safety, and Identity Management.

​As an immigrant and woman of color, she understands the unique psychological hurdles marginalized communities face in professional spaces, and had to teach herself how to overcome those barriers and claim what she’s worth. She uses the same principles to help professionals advocate for themselves intentionally and successfully negotiate high six and seven-figure salaries. She is dedicated to helping people move from "just happy to be in the room" to owning the conversation and achieving the outcomes they deserve.