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Academy 2026 Structured Training in Negotiation Skills for UK Professionals
Academy

The Curriculum

Three sequentially structured training levels — from foundational diagnostics to strategic mastery in complex compensation negotiations across the UK job market.

3

Training Levels

1:1

Private Coaching

30 Min.

Free Consultation

🇬🇧

UK-Wide

I

Level I — Foundations

Diagnosis & Market Value Analysis

Content

  • → Personal negotiation profile assessment (archetype diagnostics)
  • → Data-driven market value research: ONS ASHE, CIPD salary surveys, UK region-specific adjustments
  • → Identifying Salary Shame patterns and mental blocks specific to the UK context
  • → Building your personal salary argumentation foundation

Format & Duration

  • ✓ 2 × 60 min. private coaching (video or phone)
  • ✓ Written profile report with UK benchmark analysis
  • ✓ Duration: 2–3 weeks
  • ✓ All UK regions · English
II

Level II — Advanced

Psychology & Communication Strategy

Content

  • → Negotiation psychology: anchoring effects, reciprocity principle, BATNA strategies
  • → Language workshop: concrete phrases for opening, handling objections, and closing in British professional settings
  • → Silence as a negotiation tool — practical exercises
  • → Responding to counter-offers and delay tactics

Format & Duration

  • ✓ 3 × 60 min. private coaching with role-play elements
  • ✓ Personal language script (written)
  • ✓ Duration: 3–4 weeks
  • ✓ Builds on Level I or independent assessment
III

Level III — Master Class

Strategic Positioning & Executive Compensation

Premium

Content

  • → Strategic self-positioning at the organisational level
  • → Negotiating complex compensation packages (bonuses, equity, benefits, pension contributions)
  • → Executive presence: impact and gravitas in the UK negotiation room
  • → Simulations of realistic UK negotiation scenarios with detailed feedback

Format & Duration

  • ✓ 5 × 60 min. intensive private coaching
  • ✓ Video analysis of negotiation simulations
  • ✓ 30 days email support post-programme
  • ✓ Duration: 6–8 weeks

Which Level Is Right for You?

In a free strategy session, we'll determine together which programme will have the greatest impact for your current situation and career goals.

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