I know Soness Stevens. She's amazing. Every creative that has to negotiate being paid for their Talk. Show/ Performance from organizations and hears "We don't have it in the budget to pay your fee" should watch this Ted Talk. Let's move out of disappointment, resentment or even lowering our fees (which causes the resentment) and tune into what we are delivering (based on our experience, talent and knowledge) and stay true to that. Only by honoring our expertise and being willing to walk away do we honor everyone's value...you'll see why in her talk and create a better economy. A rising tide raises all ships
So important. Just go a job (my first more or less normal paid job). The problem are not so much about the pay, but I'm a freelancer and I pay my own taxes and all social bills so it could of course be better with a higher salary, but it's my hours that's the problem. Instead of paying me below the standard I'm hired for less hours. I hope to change that and this talk really was helpful. A great reminder not only why I should but HOW I can ask for more hours. Thanks Soness.
Congratulations on your first regular paying job! Transitioning from freelance to a regular gig without regular hours even at higher wages can be frustrating. Using these same internal calibration techniques and value statements, I hope you can step in to ask for what you want. Actually, one person here let me know she did the same--she was working 6 days a week, without overtime, and way below industry standards. She sorted through her own values, asked, and got the hours she wanted at a higher rate overall! Go get it, Helle! Together we rise!
Well done! Creative professionals need to know their value - and know when to say no, walk out. Assessing one's worth is one of the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I think everyone asking themselves this will find what they're looking for in your talk!
I saw this live, and have worked with Soness on other projects and this has really helped me to assess my worth objectively and present a professional rate for my services to the point where I was able to start freelancing full-time in a creative field. Perhaps the most important talk all us creatives need to hear!
Seeing the audience react to the technique you share at the end really shows how you've gotten through to them. An absolutely life-saving mindset shift for creatives.
Discrepancy in income between the wealthy and 'have-nots' has gotten out of control in so many places. What you are saying about valuing ourselves is SO true - especially in this 'exposure' era!
This is really valuable for me. I’m going freelance soon and I feel this is the most challenging aspect; knowing your value. It’s tough to feel confident with a price in this competitive industry. This video makes it a LOT easier
Alex Camp - Comedian how exciting to step into the freelance world! So brave and when you know your value, you show how you value others more and they increase your value. Competition...they exist to let you know there’s demand for what you do and you, Alex, bring so much!
Thank you for modeling self worth and introducing the walk-out-the-door price! I have begun to say NO more often, and it allows me to say YES more easily to the work I want to do!
Yooooo, you touched on something that I've been thinking about for years. The reason it's hard to be a freelancer is exactly that. the mentality that I'm not worth enough. Comparing myself to others. Watching this helped me grow.
OneTwenty Official Thank you! Your artistry and musicianship… I just checked out your RUclips channel now and you’re such a great singer and your inspiration here is awesome! It’s so nice to meet you! I’d love to follow more of your work and subscribed to your channel.
This is happening so often recently, in all creative fields! Love the thoughtful insight and advice - tools that can be utilized industry-wide immediately. Thank you for sharing!
So smart, thank you Soness. I love your confidence, your candor, and your gutsiness. We all need to keep the end game in mind, and you talk gives us the rationale for doing that.
That means a lot coming from you! (Blushes) the award winning speechwriter and curator of ”speaking while female” women’s speeches who’ve impacted us historically...😍
From everything Soness Love is the path I'vr chosen to take it all. My officials have all they need from me. I learnt thru this process to have no expectation of outcome..I have the info...now they do... Do as they will... Me...I'm thinking your footsteps look good my friend 😁💖💋 Just a matter of a couple of books and company to launch..and then I'm freer hahaha. Thank you for that call on mothers day...THAT made me UNDERSTAND you from our first chat... I never grasped that kind of pain from permanent losses and no alternative outcomes for future pregnancies! I am so sorry I was one of those ppl to say the dumbest thing! I am so glad you took me to task in a kind and equally raw truth way... Love you to bits 💖🕉♾🌻
@@SonessStevens ahhh yes is does...I finished the latest and quite possible my last ever round of meltdowns, took the lessons and let go of the mire. It's different this time. Thank you beautiful, more than you will know. I'll tell you though when I catch up to class
Thank you for sharing this! I am just thinking about asking for a pay raise. And I believe I value myself! Just a question, do Japanese Companies normally raise the salaries of their employees? Thanks so much, Soness! You're the best!
If you don't ask, you'll never know Nabil :) So, the agents I'm working with are Japanese agencies and they are respectful of the talents. Think of maximizing your ask potential by lining out specifically how you excel and how you bring them more profits, reduce costs, etc. that makes you vital to their organization. My darling did this activity in the talk and took steps so it made a difference at his workplace.
I know Soness Stevens. She's amazing.
Every creative that has to negotiate being paid for their Talk. Show/ Performance from organizations and hears "We don't have it in the budget to pay your fee" should watch this Ted Talk.
Let's move out of disappointment, resentment or even lowering our fees (which causes the resentment) and tune into what we are delivering (based on our experience, talent and knowledge) and stay true to that.
Only by honoring our expertise and being willing to walk away do we honor everyone's value...you'll see why in her talk and create a better economy.
A rising tide raises all ships
Brenda Adelman yes! Beautifully said!
Your talk changed my life. If I had not met you, I would still be patience and silence❗️
Thank you Soness😊✨
So important. Just go a job (my first more or less normal paid job). The problem are not so much about the pay, but I'm a freelancer and I pay my own taxes and all social bills so it could of course be better with a higher salary, but it's my hours that's the problem. Instead of paying me below the standard I'm hired for less hours. I hope to change that and this talk really was helpful. A great reminder not only why I should but HOW I can ask for more hours. Thanks Soness.
Congratulations on your first regular paying job! Transitioning from freelance to a regular gig without regular hours even at higher wages can be frustrating. Using these same internal calibration techniques and value statements, I hope you can step in to ask for what you want. Actually, one person here let me know she did the same--she was working 6 days a week, without overtime, and way below industry standards. She sorted through her own values, asked, and got the hours she wanted at a higher rate overall! Go get it, Helle! Together we rise!
Great talk and what an important topic. For not just creatives, but all business owners knowing their worth. Love it.
Nona Djavid thank you! So happy you see the value across industries :)
Well done! Creative professionals need to know their value - and know when to say no, walk out. Assessing one's worth is one of the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I think everyone asking themselves this will find what they're looking for in your talk!
ONLY in JAPAN * GO thank you! This mean so much as you give so much in your work! 😊 you’re brilliant!
I saw this live, and have worked with Soness on other projects and this has really helped me to assess my worth objectively and present a professional rate for my services to the point where I was able to start freelancing full-time in a creative field. Perhaps the most important talk all us creatives need to hear!
Vinod Vijay thank you! You bring excellence and value to every project! Thank you for ever you do for the creative community!
Such a needed talk for creatives and freelancers! I especially loved the part about the budget and using “because”!
Thank you, Kathy, yes, there's never a big budget ;) and we can get paid more because... Here's to you getting paid more and more!
Seeing the audience react to the technique you share at the end really shows how you've gotten through to them. An absolutely life-saving mindset shift for creatives.
Thank you for seeing how powerful this activity is!
Discrepancy in income between the wealthy and 'have-nots' has gotten out of control in so many places. What you are saying about valuing ourselves is SO true - especially in this 'exposure' era!
Azi Jank you ate 💯 right! And when we value ourselves, valuing others becomes part of the economic shift. We rise together
This is really valuable for me. I’m going freelance soon and I feel this is the most challenging aspect; knowing your value. It’s tough to feel confident with a price in this competitive industry. This video makes it a LOT easier
Alex Camp - Comedian how exciting to step into the freelance world! So brave and when you know your value, you show how you value others more and they increase your value. Competition...they exist to let you know there’s demand for what you do and you, Alex, bring so much!
A great reminder! How often do we just NOT see our worth! Brilliant
Katrina-Jane more than a clairvoyant thank you! Sometimes you need to skirt around yourself to see yourself :)
Brilliant Soness! Powerful message. Thank you for sharing.
Les & Renee Baker thank you for standing up creatively!
Thank you for modeling self worth and introducing the walk-out-the-door price!
I have begun to say NO more often, and it allows me to say YES more easily to the work I want to do!
Marble Track 3 construction saying No opens the door to opportunity! I’m so happy to hear you can do more of the work you want to do!
Yooooo, you touched on something that I've been thinking about for years. The reason it's hard to be a freelancer is exactly that. the mentality that I'm not worth enough. Comparing myself to others. Watching this helped me grow.
OneTwenty Official Thank you! Your artistry and musicianship… I just checked out your RUclips channel now and you’re such a great singer and your inspiration here is awesome! It’s so nice to meet you! I’d love to follow more of your work and subscribed to your channel.
Lots of food for thought here and Soness thank you for reminding us to really see ourselves and the value of "because"
Living Fabulously with Bev Roberts yes! Bring value everyday because you can :)
This is happening so often recently, in all creative fields! Love the thoughtful insight and advice - tools that can be utilized industry-wide immediately. Thank you for sharing!
Lindsay Sakamoto thank you for standing up for creatives and for valuing yourself!
Fabulous Soness! Just Brilliant and so true!
Jenny Pim thank you! Let’s change the creative economy!
Thank you very much for posting this! It is, of course, a very important topic! 😊
Agatha'sTravels thank you! Let’s ask for what we are worth :)
You’re amazing! Really appreciate what you do for us all. Keep it up.
Usman Khan thank you 😊 we creatives can continue to value each other and rise together.
So smart, thank you Soness. I love your confidence, your candor, and your gutsiness. We all need to keep the end game in mind, and you talk gives us the rationale for doing that.
Dana Rubin thank you! You bring value and are worthy of recognition! The work you do impacts so many!
That means a lot coming from you! (Blushes) the award winning speechwriter and curator of ”speaking while female” women’s speeches who’ve impacted us historically...😍
Very interesting view on learning our value and worth 😊
Amanda Robins thank you! You have value 👑
As do you sweetheart xxxx
Such a powerful talk thank you so much Soness for sharing your wisdom! This is a conversation that us creatives need to be having.
Needed to hear this today. As always- you are amazing!!!!
Thank you, Brenda! Your sharing comment on Facebook lit up my night! Yes, a rising tide raises all ships!
Great message and activity to help us see our value.
ProBalanceTV - Pilates and More with Dr. Ada Wells Thank you! I’m so happy to hear the activity is powerful for you!
So many cool thoughts about helping others and creating ways to increase their value.
shayneinthailan thank you! “A rising tide raises all ships.” Together we rise!
Spot on content and fun delivery Soness!!! Keep sharing your gifts and perspectives with our world... Yeah!!!!
Thank you! I'm glad it resonated with you!
Awesome! Very important message and topic for artists! Very well done! Nice work Soness! So proud of you and your talents :).
Randy Wooten Thank you! From an accomplished musician like you, that means a lot!
I couldn't agree more！！☺️
Thank you, Gunes!
Great presentation and outlook on budgeting in business. I think I’m going to start budgeting in general.
Thank you, Willie! I'm so glad it inspired you to change your outlook :)
Brilliant message and loved the exercise at the end
Daichanmusic thank you! So happy to hear the exercise clicked with you!
@@SonessStevens Yes, I've used it a couple of times since
Excellent talk!
Budhaditya Pyne thank you 🙏
Great talk!
menniferjason thank you for spreading the message :)
My youtube freezes on this and I can't watch it, Soness!
Much love Soness...💖
Kathleen McKay Thank you! And talent expands with love 💗
From everything Soness Love is the path I'vr chosen to take it all. My officials have all they need from me. I learnt thru this process to have no expectation of outcome..I have the info...now they do...
Do as they will...
Me...I'm thinking your footsteps look good my friend 😁💖💋
Just a matter of a couple of books and company to launch..and then I'm freer hahaha.
Thank you for that call on mothers day...THAT made me UNDERSTAND you from our first chat... I never grasped that kind of pain from permanent losses and no alternative outcomes for future pregnancies!
I am so sorry I was one of those ppl to say the dumbest thing! I am so glad you took me to task in a kind and equally raw truth way...
Love you to bits 💖🕉♾🌻
@@SonessStevens ahhh yes is does...I finished the latest and quite possible my last ever round of meltdowns, took the lessons and let go of the mire. It's different this time. Thank you beautiful, more than you will know. I'll tell you though when I catch up to class
You have so much love, heartache and compassion which is how you see the soul of others
Thank you for sharing this! I am just thinking about asking for a pay raise.
And I believe I value myself!
Just a question,
do Japanese Companies normally raise the salaries of their employees?
Thanks so much, Soness! You're the best!
If you don't ask, you'll never know Nabil :) So, the agents I'm working with are Japanese agencies and they are respectful of the talents. Think of maximizing your ask potential by lining out specifically how you excel and how you bring them more profits, reduce costs, etc. that makes you vital to their organization. My darling did this activity in the talk and took steps so it made a difference at his workplace.
Beth from Let's Go Island!