Nicky Perfect

Nicky Perfect, a former hostage negotiator with New Scotland Yard, shares her expertise on using negotiation techniques to tackle parenting challenges. She highlights the importance of active listening and differentiates negotiation from bribery. Comedian Hannah East adds humor and personal anecdotes, recalling her impulsive booking of a family trip to Lapland. Together, they discuss practical strategies for negotiating bedtime routines and managing family dynamics during the holidays, making parenting feel a little more peaceful.

Former Deputy Head of New Scotland Yard Hostage and Crisis Negotiation Unit, Nicky Perfect, joins Hayley Hassall to discuss women in negotiation. Margaret Macmillan sheds light on the historical role of women in negotiations. Nomi Bar-Yaacov shares her experiences in mediating international conflicts. Jane Dowden talks about negotiating with her twins, and Catherine Hallissey discusses the psychology of negotiation. The podcast also explores back channel negotiations, mediating conflicts in the Middle East, negotiating with children, and the role of women in climate negotiations.

Hostage negotiator Nicky Perfect shares her experiences and the importance of emotional connections in resolving crises. TV presenter Sarah Beeny discusses her perspective on language around cancer. Emma Hayes, manager of Chelsea Women Football Club, talks about football, motherhood, women's health, and leadership. Actor Caissie Levy and birder Mya-Rose Craig share their experiences with bipolar. The podcast also explores the significance of home and the joys of a chaotic family.