ART of Feminine NEGOTIATION

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 and everything in between! Sebina Noreen is a: Consultant Solicitor based in the UK; Online legal advisor in Dubai; Ambassador (UK) for the World Women Organization (WWO); and Regular speaker at The World Litigation Forum. Learn more about Sebina at: Website: https://www.ajamessolicitors.com/ Instagram: commercial.disputes.uk Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebina-noreen-malik Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sebina_N_Malik Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sebinalegal Be sure to join our Women on purpose community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/Womenonpurposecommunity/ Follow Cindy: WEBSITE https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson/ CLUBHOUSE: @HERsuasion TWITTER https://twitter.com/WomenOnPurpose1

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 negotiating a better holiday season this year? If so, check out this episode! It's designed to help you navigate this holiday journey with ease so you can maximize your enjoyment of the season (even if crabby Aunt Jane pushes your buttons)! With your host, Cindy Watson, you'll cover: Negotiating Your Mindset, including: Choosing How You Want to Show Up Setting Intentions Recognizing the Gift of Gratitude Choosing Your Reactions Negotiating Your Mindset, including: Managing Travel Managing Your Space Getting Active Embracing the Great Outdoors Food As Fuel Sweet Dreams Money Madness Negotiating Family Dynamics, including: Recognizing You're in a Negotiation Up-levelling Your Negotiation Skills No F.E.A.R. Model 5 W's Model A.R.E. F.I.T. Model Asking For What You Want Reframing Success These simple tips can make a world of difference in how you experience and enjoy the holidays. Set your intentions and live into a more joyful, engaged holiday season. Get your FREE E-books here! Negotiate Your Mindset No F.E.A.R. Negotiation 5 Secret Weapons to More Effective Negotiating Make sure to check out my Women on purpose website at www.womenonpurpose.ca Join our Women on purpose community at https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Follow Cindy: WEBSITE https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson/ CLUBHOUSE: @HERsuasion TWITTER https://twitter.com/WomenOnPurpose1

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. How do you recognize the myriad of invisible mistakes you make in your negotiations? Join Cindy Watson to explore some of the most common overlooked negotiation mistakes and how you can avoid them. Here's just a few of the mistakes you'll tackle: Needing to Win Bringing Bias to the Table Lack of Integrity Ego in the House Reactivity and Emotion Attachment (a.k.a. I Can't Let Go) The most dangerous mistakes we can make are usually those we're not aware of. This episode will raise your awareness about the most common invisible negotiation mistakes so that you can avoid them. Make sure to check out my Women on purpose website at www.womenonpurpose.ca Join our Women on purpose community at https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Follow Cindy: WEBSITE https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson/ CLUBHOUSE: @HERsuasion TWITTER https://twitter.com/WomenOnPurpose1

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 success The Art of Negotiation and how it helps deliver a better life Getting away from traditional, competitive, soul-sucking, corporate definitions of success How to find a better way to work How to maintain your passion in your career Learn more about Jacqueline at: Insta: @legallyunconventional Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/legallyunconventional Make sure to check out my Women on purpose website at www.womenonpurpose.ca Join our Women on purpose community at https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Follow Cindy: WEBSITE https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson/ CLUBHOUSE: @HERsuasion TWITTER https://twitter.com/WomenOnPurpose1

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 covers: How being real and authentic will always be more effective than trying to adopt a persona that isn't natural for you The importance of making a good first impression How to find common ground with the other party Why it's crucial to stay curious The value of giving a compliment How to use the other person's name effectively The significance of staying candid, no matter what The power of creating shared experiences How and why to mirror and match the other party Practicing elevated listening to be more effective (This is such an important element of effective negotiating that I've dedicated a full article to the issue) The value of bringing empathy to the table The power of increasing intimacy Using humor and more! Building rapport is a learned skill. This episode will kickstart your journey to becoming expert at building rapport and in so doing getting better outcomes! Make sure to check out my Women on purpose website at www.womenonpurpose.ca Join our Women on purpose community at https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Follow Cindy: WEBSITE https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson/ CLUBHOUSE: @HERsuasion TWITTER https://twitter.com/WomenOnPurpose1

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: The historic shift and what it means Impact of COVID What Employers will need to do in this new environment to attract and retain top talent How can you negotiate to get more How can you prepare yourself for these negotiations Negotiate Your Mindset Find Your Passion & Purpose Do your homework What Are Some Things You Can Ask For Often people limit themselves by only considering salary in their workplace negotiations. I invite you to think outside the box and broaden the scope of your potential asks. How Do You Negotiate For What You Deserve Create a 'Brag list' or 'Proof of Performance' Set high aspirations and expectations. Focus on what you can do for/bring to the company. Use 'we' language Practice the ask! Come from a mindset that's not cap in hand Negotiating fulfilling work is important. You deserve it. Work is a relationship. In fact, we typically spend more time at work than with our loved ones. Ensure you look for a workplace and environment that feeds your emotional, physical and financial health. Make sure to check out my Women on purpose website at www.womenonpurpose.ca Join our Women on purpose community at https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ For weekly blogs loaded with info about how to up-level your negotiations. Follow Cindy: WEBSITE https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson/ CLUBHOUSE: @HERsuasion TWITTER https://twitter.com/WomenOnPurpose1

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 (that led her to being named a 'Game Change' by Goop and one of the '50 Badass Women Changing the World' by InStyle as well as a 3X Billboard Women In Power). fears and challenges and how to overcome them tips to maintain passion for the practice secret to getting away from the traditional competitive mode of practicing recipe to inspire others greatest mindset shift In 2019, JJ founded The Justice Dept. – a management, strategy, and legal firm that works with female (and woke male) entrepreneurs, executives, talent, brands, and creatives to build and maximize their value. Be sure to check it out. To learn more about Jennifer, also check out: Website: https://www.thejusticedept.com/jennifer-justice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-justice-354a0b99/ Podcast: https://www.thejusticedept.com/podcasts Also, make sure to check out my Women on purpose website at www.womenonpurpose.ca Join our Women on purpose community at https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ For weekly blogs loaded with info about how to up-level your negotiations. Follow Cindy: WEBSITE https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson/ CLUBHOUSE: @HERsuasion TWITTER https://twitter.com/WomenOnPurpose1

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 the perspective of the hostage or prisoner. Alam Ghafoor is a Professional Negotiator and Business Strategist. An Author and Public speaker. A trusted advisor to senior execs and CEOs With over 35 years of experience providing consulting and coaching to individuals, V.I.P's, organizations, businesses, and government departments. His experiences give him a unique perspective on human nature and the reason many seek his help and advice. He has worked internationally in the U.K., U.S, Middle East, and the Far East. Discover the lessons Alam learned through this harrowing experience and how you can apply them in your life to get more of what you want, need, and deserve. We explore: lessons learned from this life or death experience role of emotion in negotiations importance of mindset and how to negotiate your best mindset how to negotiate with bullies key reasons negotiations fail Learn more about Alam Ghafoor at: www.alamghafoor.com LinkedIn alam Ghafoor Instagram alam ghafoor Twitter @alamghafoor Also, make sure to check out my Women on purpose website at www.womenonpurpose.ca Join our Women on purpose community at https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ for weekly blogs loaded with info about how to up-level your negotiations. Follow Cindy: WEBSITE https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson/ CLUBHOUSE: @HERsuasion TWITTER https://twitter.com/WomenOnPurpose1

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 and in negotiations in particular Hot top tips on the art of negotiating sales What role preparation plays in negotiation and the most important elements of preparation Advice for negotiating with bullies or people with more power Key reasons negotiations fail? Tips for women negotiating in business and more! To learn more about Tej, please review his namesake website tejbrahmbhatt.com You can find all his social media handles: @tejtakeaways For help or a consultation: DM or text the word Sales or Business Strategy: https://www.instagram.com/tejtakeaways/ Or 917.746.0703. Also, make sure to check out the Clubhouse club, Negotiation, where Cindy & Tej both co-moderate with other negotiation masters. Make sure to join our Women on purpose community at https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Follow Cindy: WEBSITE https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson/ CLUBHOUSE: @HERsuasion TWITTER https://twitter.com/WomenOnPurpose1

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 about negotiation, considers why they're so dangerous and debunks them so you can step up to negotiate a better life for yourself. You'll come away with the ability to flip the stories you may have been telling yourself and that are holding you back from leveraging the full force of your power. You'll address the following myths: Myth #1: Personal Relationships Are Not Negotiations Myth #2: Negotiation Is A Competition Myth #3: Toughness Carries the Day Myth #4: Women Aren't Good Negotiators Myth #5: You either have the natural ability as a negotiator or you don't Myth #6: Never make the first move Myth #7: Negotiations are like poker – you need to hold your cards close to your chest Myth #8: Emotion has no place in negotiations Myth #9: If both sides go away unhappy it's been a successful negotiation Myth #10: Nice people finish last in negotiations Make sure to join our Women on purpose community at https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Follow Cindy: WEBSITE https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson/ CLUBHOUSE: @HERsuasion TWITTER https://twitter.com/WomenOnPurpose1