Mikael Austin is a technical salesperson at a NYC based startup and alumna of Cornell University. She is passionate about negotiation for women in business, and wants women to feel emboldened to advocate for themselves. She practices negotiating in her ideal low stakes environment, asking for free pizza. Through The Pizza Principle practice tool, Mikael hopes to create a relatable movement for women's empowerment and confidence. She is working to make this movement a reality and is writing a book on the topic (and looking for an agent). In her free time, Mikael enjoys exercising, dancing and cooking. She's a Harry Potter nerd (Gryffindor, obviously), loves all things Italy, and has a weakness for carrot cake.
How Asking For a Free Slice of Pizza with My Order Helped Me Become Confident Enough to Negotiate for More Money at Work