Financial Conversations That Actually Work
Forget scripted lines and pushy tactics. We teach you how to talk about money in ways that feel natural and build real understanding between people who need to reach agreements.
Real Conversations, Real Scenarios
Our approach centers on actual business situations you'll face. Not theory from outdated textbooks.
You'll work through vendor negotiations where budgets don't align. Client discussions when prices need adjusting. Salary conversations that respect both parties. Partnership agreements that require careful navigation.
We record sessions and review them together. You'll see what worked, what didn't, and why certain phrases land better than others.
Students tell us this is where things click. Hearing yourself negotiate helps you understand your patterns and adjust them in real time.
Results You Can Track
These numbers come from our autumn 2024 cohort feedback. Results vary based on practice commitment and existing communication baseline.
Quick Wins You Can Use Tomorrow
Small adjustments that change how financial discussions feel for everyone involved.
The Pause Technique
Learn when silence creates space for better offers. Most negotiators talk too much. We teach you to recognize moments where waiting brings clarity instead of awkwardness.
Number Framing
Present figures in ways that encourage agreement. Same amount, different perception. Context matters more than you think when discussing prices or budgets.
Agreement Mapping
Find common ground before addressing differences. Starting with shared interests changes the entire tone of difficult financial conversations.
Question Sequencing
Ask the right things in the right order. Information gathering that feels natural while building the foundation for better outcomes later in the discussion.
Objection Reframing
Turn resistance into exploration. When someone says no, there's usually a hidden concern. We show you how to surface it without making them defensive.
Closing Alternatives
End conversations with clear next steps. Vague conclusions waste everyone's time. Learn to propose specific actions that move agreements forward.
Practice with People Who Get It
Our instructors have negotiated supplier contracts, client fees, and partnership terms. They've sat across tables from people who wouldn't budge and found ways forward.
Instructor Mallory Fenwick spent eleven years in procurement before teaching. She's navigated budget cuts, vendor disputes, and emergency renegotiations. Her feedback focuses on what actually happens in business settings.
You'll practice with peers facing similar challenges. Small business owners working on pricing. Freelancers handling rate discussions. Team leads negotiating resources. This diversity creates better learning than any single-track program.
Sessions Start September 2025
Our next program begins in early autumn. Weekend workshops available for those balancing full-time work. Applications open June 2025.
What Previous Students Say
Finbar Keating
Marketing ConsultantI used to dread pricing conversations with clients. Now I approach them with a framework that actually works. The role-play sessions were uncomfortable at first but incredibly valuable.
Ingrid Oakley
Small Business OwnerLearning to reframe objections changed everything for my vendor negotiations. I'm saving about 15% on regular supply costs just by asking better questions and listening more strategically.
Dashiell Breckenridge
Project ManagerThe feedback from recorded practice sessions helped me see patterns I never noticed. I was rushing through important points and missing signals from the other person. Fixed that quickly once I saw it.
How Sessions Actually Run
Two-hour workshops meet weekly. First hour covers technique with examples from real business situations. Second hour is structured practice with immediate feedback.
You'll work in pairs, rotating partners each week. This exposes you to different negotiation styles and helps you adapt your approach to various personality types.
Between sessions, you'll complete brief assignments applying techniques to your own work situations. Most students spend about 90 minutes weekly on these, though some dive deeper.
Office hours available for individual questions. Mallory and our teaching assistant hold weekly sessions where you can bring specific challenges you're facing.
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