Quit the Corporate World to Build Your Dream Business as a Professional with April Little

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In this episode, Ani Filipova interviews career coach April Little, who shares insights on salary negotiation, pay transparency, and advocating for your worth. The discussion includes strategies for transitioning roles, securing fair pay, and exploring entrepreneurship.

With 15+ years of experience, including as VP of HR at Fortune 100 and 500 companies, April has helped clients secure promotions and negotiate salaries of up to $400,000. Featured in Harvard Business Review, Fortune, CNBC, and The Wall Street Journal, she specializes in leadership development, salary negotiation, and executive presence.

Her key strategies include handling salary conversations with recruiters, understanding hidden costs like insurance, and advocating for promotions. April also offers advice for entrepreneurs transitioning from corporate roles to business ownership.

Whether you're seeking a promotion, fair pay, or an entrepreneurial path, April’s actionable insights empower professionals to confidently navigate their career journeys and seize opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

• How to navigate salary expectations and negotiate your value effectively.

  
  



• The importance of understanding the full scope of a role, including hidden costs like insurance.

  
  



• Tips for handling salary conversations with recruiters, especially when no range is disclosed.

  
  



• Strategies for employees seeking promotions and better pay within their current organizations.

  
  



• Practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to transition from a corporate job to building a business.

  
  

Chapters:

• [00:01:58] – Introduction to April Little

  
  



• [00:05:59] - Worst Experience at the workplace

  
  



• [00:08:05] – Experience of changing jobs

  
  



• [00:14:15] – Experience April faced after leaving her Job

  
  



• [00:15:29]– Experience after starting a company of your own.

  
  



• [00:22:13] - How April helps people to grow themselves?

  
  



• [00:25:48] - Typical mistakes people do when they want to position themselves for promotion

  
  



• [00:27:29] - Defining executive presence

  
  



• [00:43:34] - Key Advice for those who are leaving their positions and starting something new

  
  



• [00:47:26] - Conclusion

  
  

Connect with the Guest:

• April Little's LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprillatoyalittle/


• April Little's Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamaprillittle


• Website: http://www.aprillittle.co

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