Client & Community Testimonies
Non-Profit | Princeton, NJ
“I was nervous about my negotiation strategy and how to approach the conversation with a new employer. Danielle took the anxiety out of the process by adding so much value and insight. She prepared a well-researched compensation analysis that allowed me to gain leverage in my negotiations. I ended up with an outcome that left me more than satisfied! With Danielle's help, I went into my conversations feeling more confident and able to advocate for myself and my work. Without Danielle's help, I do not think I would have been nearly as successful in my endeavors.”
— Jori F.
International Development | Washington, DC
“In five years, I have doubled my salary – this would not have been possible without Danielle’s coaching and guidance. I found salary conversations to be awkward and delicate spaces to navigate and was willing to accept what I thought were rigid salary practices that couldn’t be contested. Danielle demystified this process for me and has made asking for money a less anxious endeavor. From role playing conversations to sharing templates – she has provided me with a suite of services that have equipped me to enter annual performance reviews with the receipts and confidence to advocate for myself effectively. She is an active listener with a keen ability to recognize talent and draw distinctions. Negotiation is a skill that requires practice, data, and tact - you do not want to “wing” these conversations. I highly, highly recommend any young professional seek the expertise needed to secure your bag!”
— Verone B.
Non-Profit | Washington, DC
“The Leverage Collective helped me secure the bag and then some! Working with Danielle was a rewarding experience that grew my understanding, vocabulary, and confidence around making the ask. Danielle is assertive, accessible, assuring, and a true advocate for her clients; she coached me carefully and provided a safe space for practice and questions. The knowledge and skills gained throughout this process will accompany me to any boardroom or negotiation situation. Thank you, TLC!”
— Tiara D.
Law | Atlanta, GA
“I feel more confident in my ability to effectively advocate for the career I want after one conversation with Danielle. She took the time to listen to all the nuances of my work environment and provided a customized plan to achieve my goal.”
— Riane S. Esq.
Education | Chicago transitioning to Washington, D.C.
“I attended the Making the Ask: Salary Negotiation and Advocating for Your Worth webinar and learned about the art of negotiating as a black woman from Danielle, and learned so much in terms of strategy. Not only did she teach me how to initiate asking for a raise with my current employer, but she also provided extremely useful information on negotiating a better offer from a new employer. I was able to negotiate a raise of $7,000 with my new employer after talking out each step with Danielle. Something I never thought I’d be able to do let alone feel comfortable with. I appreciate her cheering me on through the process. Because of her, my confidence was boosted and I got exactly what I wanted after asking the right questions. ”
— Kiana R.
Financial Consulting | Philadelphia, PA
“I’ve known Danielle for a little over three years and can attest to her ability to listen, encourage and inspire other women to tap into their full potential in the workplace. As a result of our conversations surrounding merit-based promotions and salary increases, I’ve been able to better advocate for myself, my work, and the value I bring to my workplace. Not only does she have a warm, friendly disposition that makes her easy to talk to about such taboo topics, but Danielle is also fierce and straight-forward when providing feedback and sharing tools/strategies, which I greatly appreciate. I am happy she’s chosen to share her talents with the world through The Leverage Collective because she’s certainly a champion that wants to help us all win!”
— Ashley L.
International Development | Washington, D.C
“Danielle Scott and The Leverage Collective are elevating the voices of women and people of color ensuring that not only do they get a seat at the table, but they stay at the table!"
— Taylor J.
Traffic & Transportation Engineering | Atlanta, GA
“I had the pleasure of joining a workshop provided by Black Girls in Boardrooms, where Ms. Danielle Scott made a presentation entitled: Making the Ask- Salary Negotiations & Advocating for Your Worth. The strategies and tools she so generously and passionately shared in a single hour, empowered me to approach my year end review with my manager advocating for my performance while working virtually for an engineering consulting firm I had only been with for 10 months at the time, and during a pandemic. I left the workshop with a tactful script and real examples on how to present data behind my ask. I'm confident that if The Leverage Collective will provide all that in a workshop then there is so much more that comes with personally seeking these services for your career. As a result of the conversation I had with my manager using the tools from the workshop I received a bonus before the end of the year and I am looking forward to being considered for a salary increase! I can only imagine how my career will benefit in the future when I look to the Leverage Collective for support.”
— Rekeyia S.
Marketing | Dayton, OH
“l attended the Leverage Collective, Making the Ask: Salary Negotiation and Advocating for Your Worth, presentation through a Black Girls in Boardrooms session and walked away feeling empowered, informed and confident. The information, templates and personal examples provided were easy to follow and applicable to my current role. It is evident that this is an area of expertise for Danielle and she did an amazing job at fostering trust and credibility between herself and attendees. I applied what I learned from just a one hour session by initiating a conversation with my leadership about performance and compensation. I felt prepared and actually used a template format that Danielle provided in order to prepare myself for this discussion. Danielle’s presentation was so timely and I can’t wait to be able to book more sessions! Salary negotiation doesn’t have to be such a daunting conversation, we just need The Leverage Collective to show us how to do it right!”
— Crysten M.
Marketing | Montréal, QC
“I instantly connected with Danielle’s positive energy and The Leverage Collective’s mission of empowering women of color to advocate proudly for themselves. Danielle provided me the guidance and personalized strategies I was looking for to confidently make the ask and be comfortable asserting my value to my employer. She listens attentively and offers adequate feedback. Our coaching sessions provided a safe space to prepare, provoke, and nail these conversations!"
— Amandine M.
Non-Profit | Boston, MA
“Our Oxfam Young Women Professionals Employee Resource Group is thrilled to have hosted Danielle of The Leverage Collective for a session on Advocacy in the Workplace. Danielle spent months working with us to tailor a presentation to our needs, and the group session was engaging and inspiring. The group session was followed by many individual sessions, and feedback from our colleagues reported these sessions proved to be great confidence builders. Danielle of The Leverage Collective is easy to connect with, knowledgeable, and went the extra mile to understand our unique challenges and opportunities.”
— Mary S.
Strategy Senior Consulting | Chicago, IL
“Because of Danielle's coaching and guidance, I negotiated an offer with a new firm and successfully leveraged that into a higher offer with my current employer. In just over two weeks of negotiations, I increased my compensation by nearly 33%. Danielle's step-by-step advice empowered me to walk into each discussion confident and prepared to articulate my value to both parties.”
— Alliyah G.
Non-Profit | New Orleans, LA
"I worked with Danielle at the very beginning of my career and her mentorship and guidance have made an immense impact on my career and confidence. In under four years, I’ve increased my initial salary by 40% and have completely changed my mindset to embrace my value in my career — all in no small part thanks to Danielle’s coaching.
Before working with Danielle, negotiating my salary and advocating for myself were not on my mind - I was scared and dealing with major imposter syndrome. Danielle coached and encouraged me through many struggles as a young woman early in my career, including my very first salary negotiation. Danielle always prompted me to advocate for myself and she provided the right tools to do just that. She was there every step to cheer me on and encourage me to value my talents and work. Danielle did all of this with a passion for elevating women and the warmth of a close friend.
I highly recommend The Leverage Collective to any young professional women navigating the beginning of their careers and salary negotiations. The impact that Danielle has had on my confidence, self-worth and salary is immeasurable."
— Monique L.
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