Savannah Marie- When you’re negotiating with someone who has more sway than you, it’s an understatement to say it can be intimidating. It may seem like fighting an uphill battle, even defending opinions, services or products you passionately believe in.

Fortunately, you can prepare yourself ahead of time and use strategies during the negotiation to help you come out on top. Here are six ways to avoid looking like a deer caught in headlights during your meeting — and maybe even get what you want. (Click here to tweet this list.)

1. Stay calm

Feeling nervous is a natural reaction to intimidation. This is understandable, especially if this meeting is an important one — say, an annual review where you’d like to fight for a pay raise or a round of funding that could make or break your dream venture…

2. Prepare excessively

Preparation should be your mantra...

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