Ranieka Weston

Ranieka Weston, PCC, SHRM-SCP, is an international keynote speaker and negotiation strategist who helps people recognize their value, speak up for what they want, and negotiate with confidence. With more than 25 years of corporate experience, including serving as a vice president of talent development in the biotechnology industry, Ranieka brings a unique perspective on leadership, communication, and the decisions that shape our careers and lives.

Featured on FOX 5 DC, Ranieka is the creator of The Negotiator's Mindset™, a framework that helps people understand what happens before they ever sit down to negotiate. She shows audiences how their thinking, habits, and responses can either hold them back or help them get what they want.

As the founder of Your Next Thought, Ranieka has worked with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and labor unions, delivering keynotes and leadership experiences that challenge audiences to think differently, communicate more effectively, and take action. She is especially passionate about helping women recognize their value, advocate for themselves, and pursue opportunities they might otherwise leave on the table.

Ranieka's speaking topics include: Negotiation, Leadership, Self-Advocacy, High-Stakes Communication, Navigating Change, and The Negotiator's Mindset™.