Negotiate Your Best Life

Ken Joslin left the pulpit and built a company on one idea: you become who you are near. We get into what that means when the people nearest you are the problem. Learn how to set healthy boundaries, practice forgiveness without sacrificing your peace, honor your values, and use the power of connection to grow personally and professionally. #RebeccaZung #KenJoslin #ProximityIsPower #PersonalGrowth...

Before you accept a settlement offer, make sure you are not trading short term relief for long term problems. Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer, shares five critical questions to ask before signing a legal settlement, especially in high conflict divorce and litigation. Learn how to evaluate settlement payments, understand what rights you are giving up, protect yourself from broken promises, negoti...

A deposition is not a search for the truth. It is a hunt for contradictions they can use later. Once you understand what the other side is building, the whole thing gets easier to survive. Here is what they are doing, question by question. #RebeccaZung #TheLeverageLawyer #Defamation #LegalAdvice #HighConflict #Narcissist #LegalStrategy #KnowYourRights #SLAYAI #Evidence #SmearCampaign 👉 Turn your...

What if you could unlock more of your potential by changing the way you think about consciousness, energy, and what is possible? In this episode of Leverage with Rebecca Zung, Rebecca sits down with Caroline Cory, creator of Superhuman, to explore consciousness, human potential, intuition, meditation, manifestation, energy, limiting beliefs, and the science behind extraordinary human abilities. Ca...

They controlled the money. Withheld information. Made threats whenever you pushed back. So why weren’t they charged? Whether you’re dealing with a business partner, a personal relationship, or a high-conflict legal dispute, the question matters: When does manipulation cross the legal line? In this video, I explain coercive control, the difference between harmful behavior and legally actionable con...

Dave Meltzer has closed deals most people never see the inside of. The one he still talks about is the one he lost, and the reason was something he thought was a strength. David shares how he went from law school and a successful career to building a major sports agency, why losing more than $100 million forced him to completely rethink his relationship with money and self worth, and how he transf...

Why do smart, successful, educated people sometimes get manipulated? In this powerful episode, Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer, explains why intelligence and success do not automatically protect you from manipulation. Learn how to recognize hidden power dynamics, stop overexplaining, protect your boundaries, understand incentives, and use a simple five second check to stop giving away your lever...

What if the words a high-conflict person uses are designed to shift the power dynamic rather than simply communicate information? In this episode of “What They Said vs. What They Meant,” Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer, breaks down 7 common phrases that can trigger guilt, defensiveness, confusion, or overexplaining, including “You’re too sensitive,” “I never said that,” “I was only joking,” “Aft...

One of the biggest mistakes smart people make in negotiations is talking too much. In this powerful video, Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer, reveals 7 critical moments when you should stop talking to protect your leverage, avoid negotiating against yourself, and prevent the other person from gaining valuable information. Learn how strategic silence can strengthen your negotiation position, why yo...

What if the biggest thing holding you back from building wealth isn’t your income, but your money mindset? In this powerful conversation on Leverage with Rebecca Zung, Rebecca sits down with Ryan Sterling, founder and CEO of NerdWallet Wealth Partners and a CFA with more than 20 years of wealth management experience, to break down the beliefs and financial habits that can keep people stuck. #Money...

What does “I’m sorry” really mean when the behavior never changes? In this video, Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer, breaks down how fake apologies, blame shifting, conditional apologies, and emotional manipulation can keep you trapped in the same cycle with a narcissist or high-conflict person. Learn how to recognize the difference between a real apology and an apology designed to end the convers...

What can Dolly Parton teach you about power, communication, boundaries, and negotiation? More than you might think. In this video, Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer, breaks down 5 powerful communication lessons from Dolly Parton that can make you harder to manipulate, stronger in negotiations, and more confident in difficult conversations. Learn why you should define yourself before others do, how...

Everyone's rushing to use AI in high-conflict situations — and most people are making the same five mistakes without realizing it. In this video you'll learn exactly where those errors happen, from trusting the wrong outputs to leaking sensitive documentation, and what to do instead to turn AI into real leverage. Get this right and you move faster, stay organized, and build a record that actually...

In this episode, mindset and performance strategist Arash Vossoughi joins the conversation to break down how the psychology of high performers translates directly to high-stakes conflict and negotiation. You'll walk away with practical ways to stay composed under pressure, reframe fear into strategy, and keep control when the stakes are highest. Subscribe so you don't miss conversations that sharp...

What if the best response to a manipulator isn’t a comeback at all? In this video, Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer, reveals the three simple words that can stop a high-conflict person cold: “I understand you.” But the real power isn’t just in the words—it’s in what you do next: stop talking. Rebecca explains how high-conflict people push your emotional buttons to get a reaction, why defending yo...

What if the chaos we’re experiencing personally and collectively is actually a moment of choice? In this powerful conversation, Rebecca Zung interviews bestselling author, speaker, and spiritual leader Marianne Williamson about finding clarity, courage, and personal responsibility in the middle of conflict and uncertainty. Marianne shares her perspective on the spiritual shift happening in the wor...

If you’re facing someone who keeps moving the goalposts, throwing unrelated accusations, recruiting “flying monkeys,” contradicting their own statements, and escalating every attempt at resolution, you may not be dealing with a merely difficult person—you may be dealing with a high-conflict personality. In this powerful conversation, Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer, interviews Lindsey Shneyder a...

If you’re using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or another AI tool during a litigation or court case, what you paste into it could become a much bigger issue than you realize. In this video, Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer and a trial lawyer with 25 years of experience, explains the critical line between using AI as a powerful litigation preparation tool and accidentally exposing confidential case info...

If you’re dealing with a high-conflict liar, being reasonable may be the very thing keeping you stuck. In this video, Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer, breaks down the five signs that separate a truly difficult opponent from a high-conflict personality: moving goalposts, unrelated accusations, recruiting third parties, contradictions in the record, and escalation as the default. She explains why...

If you're dealing with a lawyer and feel like you're not completely aligned, this video reveals 5 things your lawyer wishes you knew that could genuinely change the outcome of your case. Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer and a trial lawyer with more than 25 years of experience, explains why you should communicate strategically, avoid emotional reactions, trust your lawyer's advice, understand how...

What does a judge really notice in the first five minutes of a high-conflict court case? Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer, reveals the five things that can shape a judge’s first impression: composure, organization, listening, respect for the court process, and the ability to clearly frame the facts that actually matter to the law. Learn how to appear credible and prepared, avoid emotional reactio...

Trying to be the “reasonable” one in a high-conflict divorce, custody battle, business dispute, probate case, or litigation can actually cost you leverage. In this powerful video, Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer, explains why constantly giving ground, making concessions, and trying to meet a high-conflict person halfway can become a dangerous trap. Learn how to recognize manipulation, document p...

What does it take to become one of the most successful trial lawyers in the world? In this exclusive conversation, legendary attorney John Quinn joins Rebecca Zung to share the courtroom strategies, leadership lessons, negotiation techniques, and mindset that have helped him win some of the highest-stakes litigation battles. Discover how to make better decisions under pressure, build trust with cl...

If you're negotiating with a narcissist or high-conflict personality, the first settlement offer may be a trap. In this video, Rebecca Zung, The Leverage Lawyer, reveals why high-conflict opponents use settlement offers as a power play, how they manipulate negotiations to maintain control, and the proven strategies to protect your leverage. Learn the biggest settlement mistakes to avoid, the five...

Discover how small daily habits can create extraordinary success with bestselling author Jon Gordon in this inspiring conversation with Rebecca Zung. Learn why positivity is a competitive advantage, how gratitude can transform your mindset, the science behind lasting habits, and practical strategies to overcome negativity, build resilience, strengthen relationships, and lead with purpose. Whether...