In the US women make 79 cents on the dollar vs. men, and even in technology, where talent is in very high demand right now, women make 85 cents on the dollar. But how much of this is self-induced? I was coaching a Silicon Valley woman last week - she's 39, a product manager, works for a very successful software company and has been offered a promotion. She wants the job, and thinks it probably comes with more money, but has not asked and is afraid to ask. This is [...]