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This audio learning session explores the art and science of compensation negotiation, with insights from Della Shea, a pioneer at the crossroads of risk, data, and leadership. Drawing from her career leading Enterprise Risk Management programs and shaping ethical innovation in Canada’s financial sector, Della provides a candid roadmap for navigating one of the toughest but most critical conversations in a professional’s career. Together, we’ll examine why negotiation is still a challenge in 2025, how leaders view compensation asks, and what professionals—especially women—need to know about timing, leverage, and self-advocacy.
Lessons Covered:
- The Psychology of Negotiation
- Why Women Still Face Unique Challenges
- What Makes a Strong Compensation Ask
- Knowing When to Ask—And When Not To
- Beyond Salary: Negotiating for Access and Influence
- Ethical Leadership and Emotional Intelligence in Negotiation
- A 3-Step Negotiation Playbook
- The Future of Compensation in an AI-Driven, Transparent World
- Practical Scenarios: Rejection, Remote Work, Red Flags
- Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Advocating for Others
- Closing Mindset Shift and Mantra
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Key Takeaways
Upon completion, you will:
- Understand how to approach negotiation with clarity and confidence.
- Learn strategies to move beyond salary into influence, access, and opportunity.
- Gain tools to navigate rejection, remote negotiations, and organizational constraints.
- Explore how AI and transparency are reshaping the compensation landscape.
- Adopt a mindset that separates personal worth from professional value.
Who Will Benefit
This course will benefit:
- Accounting and finance professionals navigating promotions or career transitions.
- Women professionals seeking strategies to advocate for themselves effectively.
- Leaders who want to better support equity and fairness in compensation conversations.
How to Access the Course
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Speaker(s)
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Kelley Keehn is a best-selling, award-winning author, personal finance educator, and media personality with over two decades of experience in financial literacy and education. She is the founder and CEO of the Money Wise Institute, dedicated to empowering Canadians to build financial confidence. A regular guest on national media, Kelley has authored eleven books, including Talk Money to Me and Rich Girl, Broke Girl. She has served as Consumer Advocate for FP Canada, sits on multiple advisory boards, and is a sought-after speaker for financial institutions and professional associations. You can find her at www.kelleykeehn.com. |
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Della Shea is a recognized Canadian leader in data, risk, and ethical innovation. She has served as Chief Data Governance, Privacy & Enterprise Risk Officer at Symcor, Head of Operational Risk (Data & AI) at CIBC, and now Head of Enterprise Risk at Interac. She is also an Executive Board Member of the International Society of Chief Data Officers. Throughout her career, she has pioneered emerging fields, championed women in leadership, and built a reputation as one of Canada’s most trusted voices on negotiation, leadership, and enterprise resilience. |
