Become the Woman Who Can Negotiate, Lead & Advocate With Confidence
Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or already leading, the Women's Negotiation Academy gives you the tools, community, and confidence to advocate for yourself — and lead with influence and authenticity.
100% Online & Live Full Replay Available Afterward Founding Members Get 1 Year of Academy Access
$497 – $997 · 5 live sessions starting Oct 2026 · Includes the book
⏳ Enrollment closes Tuesday, October 6, 2026 — seats are limited to keep the cohort small.
Yvette's methodology has trained leaders at
One page. Four paths. One mission.
Wherever you are in your leadership journey, there's a place for you here.
Join the Women's Negotiation Academy
Develop your leadership voice, strengthen your confidence, and negotiate with greater influence.
Choose Your TrackFree Negotiation Guide
Download practical negotiation strategies you can use immediately. (Email required.)
Download Free GuideBring This Program to Your Organization
Leadership development for companies, nonprofits, universities, associations & government.
Request InformationA 5-module program, built to be lived in — not just watched
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Module 1
Foundations — understanding your own value before you walk into any negotiation.
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Module 2
The negotiation script — a repeatable framework for asking for more, without over-explaining the ask.
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Module 3
Reading the room — adjusting in real time when the other side pushes back.
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Module 4
Leading and advocating — carrying these skills into promotions, not just salary talks.
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Module 5
Putting it into practice — your next negotiation, planned out before you need it.
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Live Group Coaching, Between Every Module
You get Yvette in person — not just the recordings. Sessions are live, and every class is recorded so you can revisit it on your own time.
Most women are not held back by their capability. They're held back by hesitation to advocate for themselves, uncertainty in high-stakes conversations, and the belief that their work alone will speak for itself.
Negotiation is about much more than salary or contracts. It shapes promotions, leadership opportunities, visibility, boundaries, difficult conversations, decision-making, and professional relationships.
The Academy helps women strengthen the confidence, communication, and leadership skills to navigate these moments with authenticity and purpose.
This is not a traditional negotiation program
Our approach integrates Conflict-IQ®, emotional intelligence, leadership development, multicultural awareness, conflict resolution, and strategic negotiation — helping women lead with confidence while remaining authentic to who they are.
Choose your leadership journey
For Emerging Women Leaders
Ideal for women preparing for leadership or wanting to increase their visibility and confidence.
- Leadership Identity
- Negotiation Foundations
- Communication & Boundaries
- Personal Brand
- Career Strategy
For Women Already in Leadership
Designed for managers, directors, executives, entrepreneurs, and women leading teams.
- Executive Presence
- Strategic Negotiation
- Influence & Organizational Politics
- Conflict & Difficult Conversations
- Leadership Brand
Not sure which track fits you? Book a free 15-minute call with Yvette — she'll help you choose.
Join live, and you're a founder — not just an attendee.
This program is delivered online and live, with the recording available afterward so you can revisit it anytime. As a founding member, you're also enrolled in the Women Negotiation Academy community for a full year.
1 year of community access
Stay connected with the Academy cohort long after the program ends.
Free tools all year
New resources delivered to founding members throughout the year, at no cost.
Certificate of completion
Documented proof of the work you put in — worth listing on your resume or LinkedIn.
What every participant receives
- ✓Five live interactive workshops
- ✓Full session replays, so you never miss a moment
- ✓Leadership workbook
- ✓Reflection journal
- ✓Negotiation scripts
- ✓Leadership communication templates
- ✓Discussion exercises
- ✓Private Facebook community
- ✓Founding Member benefit: 1-year Women's Negotiation Academy membership, with free tools delivered throughout the year
- ✓Curated leadership resources
- ✓Monthly negotiation & leadership tips
- ✓Special member discounts
- ✓Certificate of Completion
- ✓A copy of In the High Heels of a Smart Negotiator (digital or signed copy, depending on the offer)
In the High Heels of a Smart Negotiator
This book is the foundation of the Academy. Participants explore practical strategies for:
- ✓Negotiating with confidence
- ✓Understanding power dynamics
- ✓Building executive presence
- ✓Managing difficult conversations
- ✓Leading with emotional intelligence
- ✓Advocating for themselves without compromising authenticity
Yvette Durazo, MA, PCC
- Master's graduate in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, & Peacebuilding, 15+ years as a PCC-certified Coach
- 3x Amazon best-selling author
- Professor at top universities including UCSC, UC Davis, and Portland State University
- 15+ years as a consultant in negotiation and workplace organizational effectiveness
- A Latina empty nester who overcame young motherhood, a toxic divorce, workplace bullying, and debilitating health issues — and a first-generation Latina to attend higher education
Bring the Academy to your organization
Women's leadership programs, fully customizable for your people and culture.
Ideal for
- Corporate leadership programs
- Women's ERGs
- Government agencies
- Universities
- Professional associations
- Nonprofits & conferences
Choose a format
- Keynote presentations
- Half-day workshops
- Multi-session programs
- Executive coaching
- Leadership retreats
Download 10 Negotiation Strategies Every Woman Should Know
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Your voice matters. Your leadership matters. Your future deserves a strong negotiator.
Whether you begin with the book, the Academy, or bring the program to your organization, today is the first step toward leading with greater confidence, influence, and purpose.