In the High Heels of a Smart Negotiator
A Playbook for Women: Don't Leave Your Money on the Table
In the High Heels of a Smart Negotiator: A Playbook for Women, Don`t Leave Your Money on the Table is the ultimate power guide for women ready to stop settling and start owning their worth-at work, in life, and everywhere negotiations happen.
More than a negotiation book—it's a movement
Yvette Durazo dismantles the outdated, male-dominated negotiation strategies that have long worked against women and rewrites the rules—on their terms.
With a compelling mix of strategy, psychology, and real-world case studies, this book arms women with the tools they need to confidently advocate for themselves, close pay gaps, and secure the promotions, contracts, and respect they deserve.
Practical Tools
To close pay gaps and negotiate salaries, promotions, and contracts
Real-World Cases
Studies reflecting the experiences of Latinas and women of color in business
Conflict-IQ® Methodology
Innovative strategies integrating emotional intelligence with tactical finesse
Empowerment
A bold, unapologetic call to action for women to break through societal conditioning
What you'll discover inside
Revolutionary strategies designed specifically for professional women
Practical tools to close pay gaps and negotiate salaries, promotions, contracts, and respect
Real-world case studies reflecting the lived experiences of Latinas, women of color, and bilingual women in business
Insights on cultural dynamics, self-advocacy, and psychological influences on women's negotiation styles
Innovative strategies from the Conflict-IQ® methodology, integrating emotional intelligence with tactical finesse
"This isn't just another book on negotiation—it's a bold, unapologetic call to action for women to break through societal conditioning that discourages them from asking for more."
An essential guide to empowerment
More than a guide—it's a movement, a mindset shift, and a roadmap to financial and professional empowerment.
Empowering Women Through Smart Negotiation
See the confidence and authority that comes from mastering the art of negotiation
Confidence in every page
Elegance meets expertise
"Stop leaving money on the table—start negotiating like the powerhouse you are."
— Yvette Durazo
Meet the Author
Yvette Durazo, MA, PCC
Yvette Durazo is a renowned expert in negotiation, conflict resolution and leadership development dedicated to empowering women in the workplace.
As the founder and principal consultant of Unitive Consulting, she brings innovative strategies to leadership development and equips professionals with the skills to navigate complex negotiations with confidence.
A passionate educator, Ms. Durazo is a professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz in Silicon Valley, and University of California Davis, shaping future leaders.
Book Details
246
Pages
English
Language
Unitive Consulting
Publisher
August 26, 2025
Release Date
Dimensions: 6 x 0.67 x 9 inches