ART of Feminine NEGOTIATION

How do you handle negotiating with a liar? We've all had the experience. It typically leads to frustration, anger, disbelief, reactivity, or a combination of these negative emotions and more. What it doesn't usually lead to a satisfactory resolution. But that doesn't have to be the case. With awareness and a few tips and tools, you can handle negotiating with a liar in a way that allows you to get...

While I'm a big believer that we tend to over-apologize and need to cut back on how often we apologize in our interactions. [In fact, you can check out my prior episode on that exact issue] Negotiating Your Personal Apology Fast ,  there are times when it's important to own up and redress a wrong. In this episode, we talk about when and how to apologize in negotiation. When we come into a negotiat...

Movie producer, Sam Goldwyn is attributed with the famous quip "A verbal contract isn't worth the paper it's written on".   So when should you get a deal in writing versus accepting the promise or handshake? Lawyers typically advocate to get written contracts. Many people believe a contract is only valid or enforceable if it's in writing. Let me bust that myth. Contracts can be written, verbal, or...

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Do you assume that extroverts are better negotiators? If so, check out this episode where we discuss whether introverts in fact have an advantage in effective negotiations. Introverts are sometimes assumed to be soft and viewed as pushovers. Perhaps it's time to challenge those assumptions and ensure the voices of introverts are given the space they deserve. A...

Join Cindy in this dynamic interview with former hostage negotiator and trainer, Isaac R. Betancourt. Isaac has trained over 800 first responders and dispatchers, including officers from the Pentagon, the CIA, and the FBI.   You'll come away with powerful insights on:   getting clarity on the goals of your negotiations the role preparation plays in negotiation what role does emotion play in negoti...

Join Cindy in this dynamic interview with Jacqueline Twillie as they discuss tips and tools for women to negotiate higher salaries, promotions, and ?? in male-dominated industries as well as key skills for negotiating your best life. They cover: Reasons for the gender wage gap Ways we can start to eliminate gap Strategies to negotiate higher salaries Tips for negotiating when you have no obvious l...

Have you ever been in a so-called unwinnable negotiation? I've had my fair share of people telling me I can't win certain negotiations. And you know what? I proved them wrong. In fact, I won many purportedly unwinnable precedent-setting cases, even though I was told it was impossible. They weren't impossible; they'd simply never been done before. Want to uncover how to overcome that belief? Tune i...

If you want an advantage in negotiations, check out this episode on how to use space to up level your influence and persuasive abilities. You'll uncover how to: Engage the space in a room Use personal space zones Choose room design Maximize room set-up Choose location with  intention to increase your leverage and enhance your effectiveness in bargaining.   Follow Cindy: WEBSITE https://www.womenon...

Unconscious (and conscious) gender bias and stereotypes have put women at a disadvantage throughout history, limiting career potential and excluding women from male-dominated sectors.   What if you could make gender stereotypes work for  you rather than against  you?     Join Cindy in this important episode as she explores: Identifying early concepts of gender Recognizing gender bias in the workpl...

Discover the keys to effective negotiation in this powerful interview with mega-success, Claudia Harvey. Claudia Harvey struck a deal with a famous venture capitalist, Kevin O'Leary (of Dragon's Den and Shark Tank fame); she's a founding partner of BG Wealth Group Inc., BG Investment Holdings Inc., and BG Marketing Authority and helps others grow their business and expand their wealth.   Cindy and...

What if being a better negotiator was as simple as tapping into your inner child? Kids are intuitively highly skilled negotiators. In fact, there are a number of areas where adults could learn from observing children's natural negotiation prowess. Join Cindy as she explores a few of these areas so you can up-level your ability to come to the negotiation table with a set of new (or old but forgotte...

Interested in achieving financial freedom through real estate investment? Stay tuned for this interview with Monick Halm, founder of Real Estate Investor Goddesses. Monick is an advocate for women to create passive income streams through real estate investing.   In this episode, Cindy and Monick discuss: The power of the divine feminine, How to leverage the divine feminine in a male-dominated indu...

Join Cindy in this powerful interview with Pam Lester, one of the first women attorneys in pro sports. You'll come away with great insights and hot tips on how to: Navigate success in male-dominated industries Negotiate with bullies and liars Remain true to yourself Prepare to maximize success Follow Cindy: WEBSITE https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposeco...

Do you fear being seen as selfish? Well, listen in! In this interview, Cindy Watson and Brigitte van Tuijl unpack how to negotiate your personal boundaries through the art of divine selfishness.   Do you have trouble saying 'no'? Or setting boundaries in your life? Brigitte is the author of The Art of Divine Selfishness - transform your life, your business & the world by putting YOU first.     You...

Could you benefit from some hot negotiating tips from negotiation experts? Be sure to check out this episode, where Cindy interviews Joanna Shea. Joanna has almost 20 years of negotiation experience across multiple sectors and industries. She's led over $2 Billion worth of negotiated contracts. She's studied conflict and Negotiations including Harvard's negotiation mastery program and is currently...

Do you want to be able to live with mastery under pressure? An important skill always, but especially in these unusual times! Join Cindy Watson in this compelling interview of high performance coach, author and international speaker, Tina Greenbaum. We could all use extra tools in our toolkit to excel and show up fully empowered, both personally and professionally.  Cindy and Tina tackle important...

Today is International Women's Day! Let's celebrate the women who have made a difference in our lives.   Whether women we know or have known in our personal lives who've impacted us … mothers, daughters, sisters, aunts, grandmas, friends, employers, employees, co-workers and more. Or women who left a mark in history. Both those we know and celebrate … and the women who made a difference but were u...

When you think of negotiation, what are the first examples that come to mind? If you're like most people, business transactions will float closest to the surface. Then maybe salary or employment contracts. Few think of their interactions with loved ones as negotiations … and they would be wrong. And fewer still think of their internal dialogue as a negotiation … even though it's the most important...

You won't want to miss this interview with powerhouse, Staci Wallace. Staci has shared the stage with five U.S. Presidents, Colin Powell, General Norman Schwarzkopf, Margaret Thatcher, Zig Ziglar, pro-athletes, and other high-profile leaders.  She has also founded humanitarian organizations that continue to impact the lives of thousands of women and girls today. Cindy and Staci talk about: How pos...

Are you ready to find your voice and speak your truth in negotiations without worrying what others will think … but you're not sure how? Well tune in as Cindy Watson interviews Eliana Gilad to talk about how you can find your true voice to increase your influence and persuasive abilities in your negotiation of this thing called life. Eliana Gilad is an internationally renowned author, therapeutic...

Join Cindy Watson for this powerful interview with Jeanna Gabellini. Jeanna is a Master Business Coach. For twenty-five years she's helped entrepreneurs make more money and attract their very best clients with stress-free strategies.  You'll uncover how to liberate yourself from the curse of "not enough" and the myth of "hard work pays off" and other game-changing mindset shifts. You'll discover h...

Last week we talked about how to design your 2021 blueprint A chance to take control of your future – to make 2021 your best year ever. Your host, Cindy Watson, started to share the path for you to design your personal blueprint to step into the best version of yourself. Instead of falling into the trap of focusing on the mundane that keeps you away from your bigger dreams, she shared a simple sys...

Happy New Years! It's hard to believe we're halfway through January already. I don't know about you, but I confess that when that clock struck midnight, ushering out 2020, some small part of me expected that things would magically change. A new year. A new leaf. A new beginning. I suspect I wasn't alone. Let's face it, 2020 was a different year. It left many of us feeling unsettled and uncertain....

If you're ready to hit the ground running in 2021 and are looking to up-level your negotiation skills to make that happen, then you won't want to miss this episode! Join Cindy as she interviews expert strategist, negotiator and dealmaker, Corey Kupfer. Corey has more than 30 years experience as a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author and professional speaker. He is the founder of K...