Are you looking for more power negotiating in the workplace? If so, stay tuned for this episode as your host, Cindy Watson, interviews corporate strategist, Cebien Alty. Cebien serves as the Senior Principal Consultant for CBeyond Enterprises, which provides career readiness strategies and DEI talent solutions. You’ll come away with: Impactful workplace development strategies More insights on the impact of diversity on negotiations Advice and hot tips on how to handle (i) overt discrimination an...
Aug 08, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 115
If you’re a woman looking to fast-track your career path, then you won’t want to miss this interview. Host, Cindy Watson, interviews Sangeeta, Founder of Gotara, a tech start-up providing career advice to women in STEM+. Gotara is dedicated to giving women a fair advantage to close the gender gap in STEM and beyond. Sangeeta is certainly well-equipped to deliver on that mission having completed her Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from the University of Illinois, and M.S. in Chemistry from the India...
Aug 01, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Do you want the inside track on how to negotiate for more money and/or better career opportunities? Don’t miss this episode, where Cindy unpacks the secret sauce to getting more of what you want and deserve in your career advancement. You’ll come away with new insights on: Impact of the Great Resignation Conditioning that stops us from asking for what we deserve How to overcome mindset blocks that may have been holding you back Recognizing fears that have been getting in the way of showing up as...
Jul 25, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Join host, Cindy Watson, in this interesting interview with Dr. Christina Campbell as they discuss the ABC’s of Negotiating in Academia and beyond! Dr. Campbell is a Professor at the University of Cincinnati. She earned her Masters and Ph.D. in Psychology from Michigan State University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale University. Christine is also the author & illustrator of The ABC’s of Negotiating, a unique and delightful way to learn the nuts...
Jul 11, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 112
They say that you need to put in 10,000 hours to master something. It’s interesting that negotiation is one of the most important skills we can ever master yet we don’t think to practice it. Join host, Cindy Watson, as she interviews Philip Brown to discuss how to practice negotiation. Philip honed his negotiation skills by working in procurement across a variety of industries where he's enjoyed negotiating everything from steering wheels to global IT solutions to international banking to cuddly...
Jul 05, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 111
When looking to advance your career there is a constellation of relationships to consider – from coaches to mentors to allies to sponsors to connectors. In this episode, Cindy Watson demystifies the process and sets you up with quick tips on how to best utilize these relationships to advance your career. You’ll cover: Difference between mentors, sponsors, allies, coaches and connectors Why you need them How to choose your mentors How to best maintain your healthy mentor relationship Stages of me...
Jun 27, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 110
You won’t want to miss this powerful interview with Candia Raquel. Candia is dedicated to help workaholic women feel sensually confident by moving with postural presence. She brings her unique skillset to bear in sharing valuable insights and tips on how to use sensuality to negotiate more effectively. You’ll explore: What is sensuality How sensual confidence improves negotiations How to negotiate your mindset for a more powerful approach What role posture plays in making an impression in a nego...
Jun 20, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Are you looking for a better relationship with your intimate partner? If so, tune in to this episode as Cindy interviews improv expert, Izzy Gesell, about tips on ‘negotiating in the bedroom’. If you don’t think you have negotiations with your intimate partner, then pay attention. Effective and creative negotiation skills can increase intimacy and connection. You’ll discover: How improv can help intimacy between couples Simple exercises that help increase intimacy and connection The role of gend...
Jun 13, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Josh Richner has been helping people get out of debt and improve their credit since 2008. He founded a debt relief company in 2012 and began working with consumer rights law firm, National Legal Center, in 2016. He led their team of negotiators before stepping into his current role as the Marketing & Outreach Coordinator for the firm. He now collaborates with companies, attorneys and law firms around the country with the aim of solving their client’s debt-related difficulties. In this episod...
Jun 06, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 107
Are you struggling with debt? Would you like the secret sauce on how to negotiate your way out of debt … now and forever? Join Cindy Watson in this life-changing interview with personal finance expert, Jen Smith. Jen is on a mission to help people spend in alignment with their values and live for today while saving for tomorrow. She’s the author of two best-selling books on controlling your spending and paying off debt, The No-Spend Challenge Guide and Pay Off Your Debt For Good . You’ll come aw...
May 30, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Would you like to uncover the secrets to more effective problem-solving and decision-making? If so, tune in for this episode! The average person makes over 35,000 decisions a day … yet decision-making and problem solving aren’t skills we’re taught. Join host, Cindy Watson, in this dynamic interview with professional problem solver, Sarah Ramsey. Sarah helps people create strategies for next level success in business and in life through solution-based thinking. She’s the host of the globally-accl...
May 23, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Join Cindy in this important interview with visibility expert, Allie Martin. Allie Martin is the owner of Fame and Fortune . She works with female entrepreneurs to elevate their brand and gain credibility (and cash) through proactive public relations and strategic social media. They uncover: benefits of visibility why visibility is so important ways people shy away from visibility what stops women from stepping into the fullness of their visibility gender differences in visibility tips on how to...
May 16, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 104
We’re never ready for the loss of a parent, although it’s something we at least contemplate and prepare for to some extent. But most of us are not at all prepared for the decline of our parents. It can be a challenging process. Negotiating with our elderly parents and navigating the health care system is an important skill set. If this is something you’re dealing with and/or want to prepare for, then tune in to this episode. Host, Cindy Watson, interviews gerontological expert, Tina Baxter. This...
May 09, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 103
If you’re looking for new and interesting ways to up-level your negotiation skills, stay tuned! Join host, Cindy Watson, as she interviews improv expert, Izzy Gesell, about how you can apply simple improv skills to make you a better negotiator. Izzy Gesell was one of the first to use Improv Theater concepts as tools for personal and organizational learning. They cover: connection between Improv and negotiation skills simple exercises or activities you can do to gain important negotiation insight...
May 02, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Last week’s interview with Debra Roberts on the importance of communication in negotiating your best life was so well-received that we had to do a follow-up! Join host, Cindy Watson, as she dives deeper into the art of communication and how it can up-level your negotiating prowess to get better results, better buy-in and better relationships. You’ll cover: key problems with workplace communications … and how to deal with them key problems in communications with our intimate partners … and how to...
Apr 25, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Join host, Cindy Watson, in this powerful interview with Debra Roberts as they explore the importance of communication in negotiating your best life. Debra is a conversation expert and creator of The Relationship Protocol communication model. Debra shares her signature communication models and how they can up-level your negotiations to get better outcomes and better relationships. You’ll uncover: the two key elements to improved communications the 4 practical steps to implement them benefits of ...
Apr 18, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Everyone is talking about ‘the slap heard round the world’ (or ‘slapgate’ or whatever clever name the media is invoking at the moment). At the risk of further adding to the furor and attention host, Cindy Watson, takes a moment to contemplate what lessons we can learn from the incident. As someone who believes that all of life is a negotiation, she focuses on the negotiating lessons ‘the slap’ can teach us. Come away with a fresh perspective on the incident, with valuable insights you can apply ...
Apr 12, 2022•19 min
Do you feel like you never have time for the things that most matter in your life? Do you struggle to find balance? Do you feel stuck – like you don’t have the flexibility to do the things you’d like? If so, stay tuned to this episode! Some people say there’s no such thing as balance. Cindy debunks this idea and uncovers the secret sauce to negotiating flexibility and balance in your life. You’ll cover: Who you need to negotiate with for flexibility and balance You get what you tolerate How to s...
Apr 04, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Have you ever negotiated with someone who is angry? If so, did you shrink away or get your game face on, ready to match their emotional level? Join host Cindy Watson as she tackles the difficult balance of negotiating with angry people You may face this issue when the other party misunderstands you, and/or misunderstands the innate reason of negotiations. Also, know that some negotiators do this intentionally as a negotiation tactic. Raising your awareness about the tactic and how to manage it i...
Mar 28, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Have you ever backed down in a negotiation or felt your power dwindle because someone tried to shame you, or guilt you? Is self-esteem an issue that holds you back? If so, join host Cindy Watson as she tackles the tricky issue of how to manage shame, guilt and self-esteem in negotiations. You may face this issue when someone unknowingly projects their own shame or guilt on you in a negotiation. Also know that some negotiators do this intentionally as a negotiation tactic. Raising your awareness ...
Mar 21, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Power. Everyone wants it. Or at least we’re conditioned to crave it. To worship at its altar. From politics to finance to office (or even schoolyard) dynamics, everyone seems to seek it. Yet what is power? How do we define it? How do we get it? How do we use if effectively? Join host, Cindy Watson, to explore power and how you can reframe how you look at it, as well as discover ways you can use it more effectively to get better outcomes in your negotiations and in life. You’ll explore topics inc...
Mar 14, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Join Cindy Watson as she interviews criminal defense attorney, Henry Gereis. Henry has negotiated 1000’s of plea deals and shares some of his best tips and insights on how to negotiate more effectively. In addition to addressing Henry’s ‘client-centred, caring counsel’ approach to criminal defense and the problems with our criminal justice system, they cover: Importance of empathy and compassion in negotiations How the art of negotiation can help you in business and in life Role preparation play...
Mar 07, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 94
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: Finding balance – is it a myth or is it achievable? Keys to finding self-love. Negotiating as a woman in a ma...
Feb 28, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 93
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 prepare for negotiation. Let’s uncover why preparation is important and the pitfalls of ignoring the proces...
Feb 21, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 92
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, skillsets and lives and has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Forbes and more. ...
Feb 07, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 91
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 and how it impacts us The inside/out approach to dealing with imposter syndrome How you can push past im...
Feb 01, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 90
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 gift and helps them create extraordinary results with the uniqueness only they can bring to the...
Jan 24, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 89
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 how to create boundaries without feeling guilty How to develop easy boundary wins Why burnout is ...
Jan 17, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 88
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 for a brighter, better future. In this episode, your host, Cindy Watson, offers you a sequence of steppi...
Jan 03, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 87
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 adv...
Dec 20, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 86
