ART of Feminine NEGOTIATION

Are you tired of drama in your life? Does it raise it's ugly head in your personal life and in your business? Join Cindy Watson as she interviews Lisa Stuart, creator of The Drama Diet program. Lisa is a lawyer, speaker, and writer who empowers others to lead with love.   You'll come away with the secret sauce to reducing drama in your life personally and professionally.   They also discuss: Findi...

If you're looking to up-level your negotiation abilities, and if you're like most people, you'd go looking for tips on negotiation tactics. In fact, the most important element of effective negotiation is preparation. Sadly, it's typically the most over-looked element in the process. The cost for that oversight is high.   In this episode, you'll first explore the perils of failing to properly prepa...

You won't want to miss this episode as Cindy Watson interviews dynamo, Marcia Narine Weldon! Marcia's accomplishments could fill an entire episode. She graduated law at Harvard Law School, graduated undergrad with a Political Science & Psychology degree from Columbia, is a Law Professor at the University of Miami , is the CEO of Illuminating Wisdom, helping people transform their mindsets, skillse...

Do you ever experience Imposter Syndrome? Does it stop you from showing up as your most powerful self? If so, tune in to check out this episode where Cindy Watson interviews Imposter Syndrome expert, Sheryl Anjanette.   Discover: What Imposter Syndrome is (spoiler alert – it may not be what you expect)! 6 Archetypes of Imposter Syndrome and identify which is yours How imposter syndrome shows up an...

Everyone is talking about purpose and discovering your unique gift these days. But do you have clarity about what that means?   If you've struggled to discover your purpose and/or your unique gift you won't want to miss this episode!   Join Cindy Watson as she interviews Fredrick Bussey. He's a renowned business & leadership expert, coaching entrepreneurs & executives to unleash the power of their...

Do you have trouble setting boundaries in your life? Do you feel like you might be suffering from burnout? This episode is a must! Join Cindy Watson as she interviews Jennifer Bassman, burnout and boundary expert & strategist.   You'll uncover: Healthy boundaries – what are they and why are they so important How to break through conditioning that stops you from stepping into your power Hot tips on...

Now that the celebratory fervour has died down, and the quick-draw resolutions may already be cast aside, are you ready to commit to a deeper exploration – planning  your  vision for the next decade with intention.   So often, we let ourselves be carried along, dealing with daily 'to do' lists and the grind of regular ambushes that keep us occupied with the mundane and away from our bigger dreams...

Join host, Cindy Watson, for this powerhouse interview with Sebina Noreen. They do a deep dive into the art of negotiation, covering: Negotiating as a woman in a male-dominated world Tips for women to step into their power as negotiators How to deal with bullies in negotiation Role of emotion in negotiations Collaborative vs competitive approaches to bargaining Key reasons most negotiations fail a...

If you're like most people, holidays can be a time of stress if not managed with intention. We can experience the full range of emotional notes, creating a symphony of something approaching chaos. As we try to live into a Hallmark movie version of life, it can often feel like we're missing the mark.   The good news is that you can take control of your holiday experience.   Are you interested in ne...

We all make mistakes. This is true in life generally and in negotiations. The key is to raise your awareness and get more intentional about how you negotiate. When you make a mistake, recognize it and learn from it. It's usually easy to realize when you slip up and say something inappropriate or give away information that compromises your position. It's trickier to spot our unconscious saboteurs....

Join Cindy Watson as she interviews Jacqueline Horani on the subject of negotiating a career on purpose and with purpose. Jacqueline is founding attorney of Horani Law, (the law firm think tank hub for Legally Unconventional work). She graduated from NYU School of Law dedicated to public interest impact.   They discuss:   How to bring passion and purpose to your work/career How you define and find...

All of life is a negotiation. Rapport-building is one of the foundational elements of effective negotiating. It's one of 6 key skill sets that make and mark the most effective negotiators. And yet, until recently, it has received little attention in negotiation circles.   Join Cindy as she shares tips and strategies on how to build rapport to get better-negotiated results. In this episode, she cov...

The Great Resignation … everyone is talking about it. It's all the buzz. Studies suggest as much as 40% of the workforce does not plan to return to the workplace in the wake of the pandemic. So how can you negotiate fulfilling work in these unusual times?   Join Cindy as she shares tips and strategies on how you can get more of what you deserve in these changing times. In this episode, she covers:...

Join Cindy in this interview with powerhouse, Jennifer Justice. Jennifer served as Jay-Z's personal entertainment attorney for 17 years as well as Beyonce's personal attorney. She is known for her expertise in building artists' careers and business portfolios. She's also known as a champion for gender equality & diversity in the workplace.   In this episode, Jennifer shares her: secrets to success...

Join host, Cindy Watson, for this riveting interview with Alam Ghafoor. Alam was wrongly accused of terrorist activities, hooded, dragged away at gunpoint, and kept captive for weeks. Hear about how he had to use negotiation skills to negotiate for his life.   We've had hostage negotiators on the show before and today we get the rare experience to hear about negotiating on the other side – from th...

Join Cindy Watson as she interviews veteran investment banker and strategy consultant, Tej Brahmbhatt, to discuss the Art of Business Negotiation, Sales, Client & Portfolio Development.   You'll discover: How Tej negotiated his mindset to go from a minimum wage cold caller to a founding partner of a multi-billion $ leading financial corporation The importance of emotional intelligence generally an...

If all of life is a negotiation, then why are we taught so little about it? And of the little we're taught, why is so much of it based on myths? These are important questions as the myths we buy into can hold us back from becoming our most powerful negotiator. They stop us from getting the better outcomes, buy-in, and relationships we deserve.   Join Cindy Watson as she explores the top 10 myths a...

Looking for some hot tips and tools on how to become a more effective negotiator? Join Cindy Watson in this riveting interview with master negotiator, Paul Nadeau. Paul is a former hostage negotiator, detective & international peacekeeper.   In addition to sharing some great stories, you'll come away with valuable insights on: Negotiating your mindset to increase success Powerful preparation strat...

Interested in discovering the secret weapons that can make you a more effective negotiator?   Join Cindy Watson as she busts two common myths that hold people back from being their most effective negotiator and as she shares 6 key skills that will change how you negotiate. The beauty is that you already use these skills every day in a myriad of ways. Now, you'll be able to bring them to the table...

We all carry biases – some conscious, many not. You bring these to everything you do in life. As all of life is a negotiation, it's important to be aware of them. Otherwise, you'll drag your biases into every negotiation, sabotaging your chances of best outcomes.   In this episode, Cindy Watson takes you through a handy checklist of 22 of the most common biases so you can start to raise your aware...

Trust is a cornerstone of effective negotiations. From trusting yourself (and your intuition) to building trust with the other party or parties, the bottom line is that trust gets better long-term outcomes, relationships, and buy-in.   Join Cindy Watson in this powerful episode to explore trust – how to define it and how to build it.   You'll uncover the ABI model of trust-building and Steven Cove...

Does playing small stop you from getting the success you deserve? Many women make themselves smaller and hurt themselves and their business & career opportunities as a result.   Do you: Hesitate to ask for what you want? Worry if you're good enough? Have a problem setting boundaries? Find it hard to speak out or speak up for yourself? Want more and feel you're capable of more, but somehow you're n...

If you're ready to level up in negotiating your ideal career path, join Cindy Watson in this not-to-be-missed interview with Leah Murphy. Leah is a certified career coach, sought-after speaker and author. Leah is the President of Career Gems for the Journey, a boutique consultancy focused on helping professionals build thriving careers through strategy andy results. They cover: Wage gaps based on...

Join Cindy for this engaging and informative interview with Dr. Michele Williams, negotiation professor at leading business schools for over 15 years. Dr. Williams is also co-author of the 4 Capabilities Leadership Assessment and the Hidden Key to Leading Through Chaos . In this episode, you'll uncover: Hallmarks of a great leader Traits for great negotiators vs. great leaders - are they the same...

If you're like most people, you'd probably think that dominating the conversation in a negotiation is a sign you're 'winning'. I invite you to consider that the opposite is true. Instead of approaching a win/lose competitive mindset, what if I suggest you could get better results through a collaborative approach? I used to buy into the myth that negotiation was about toughness... especially in tri...