
From an undergrad grappling with toxic diet culture and body image to the founder of a thriving fitness startup, Jess needed to do some heavy negotiating - sometimes with herself, clients, or external stakeholders.
In this episode, we delved into her strategies for influencing herself and her community members to love their bodies, her people-focused, anti-marketing approach to business that unlocked success, her unique selling proposition, the ROI of building a good reputation, persuading funders, and more!
Watch till the end for Jess' one-piece advice to early self-care entrepreneurs <3
Connect with Jess here --> https://www.instagram.com/jesstakimotofitness/
Interested in trying a class? --> https://www.shinefit.co/
Mar 20, 2024
23 min

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With 30+ years in law enforcement and criminal investigations, Sandy Hein has seen it all. In this episode, we explore hostage negotiation tactics, tactical empathy, letting the other person take the spotlight, navigating "30 seconds or she dies" cases, the tone of voice that calms angry criminals down, succeeding as a woman in a high-stress, male-dominated industry, and more!
Feb 27, 2024
48 min

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As the leader of a global brand like Dove or Hellmann's mayonnaise, you're expected to always have a clear direction for your plan and to get people aligned to work towards an exciting future. I sat down with Harsh Pant, a Senior Brand Manager from Unilever, to uncover the importance of knowledge in persuading people as a brand leader. From tactics for dealing with agency partners, legal teams, R&D, and building confidence along the journey, we've covered it all!
Feb 14, 2024
34 min

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In this first solo episode, I shed light on the most impactful negotiation themes from the initial 10 episodes. Can you believe we hit 10 episodes already?! Themes also include action items you can take to integrate them directly into your interactions and unlock tremendous value in your career and life through negotiation.
Feb 13, 2024
18 min

Join me and my sister (yes, for real!) as we delve into negotiating internally and externally to scale a successful Turkish rapid grocery delivery startup in the challenging US market.
From data-driven negotiation to the secrets of persuading consumers online and influencing a diverse team during tough economic times, we covered it all!
What's been holding you back recently when it comes to persuading people? Let us know in the Q&A below and be part of the convo <3
Jan 24, 2024
25 min

Adding a little bit of magic and flavor to my series as we all look to ace 2024 to the best of our ability!
An influential Astrologist with millions of engagements on social media, Tati Petkovic, and I sat down to discuss negotiation, horoscopes, and 2024. We delved into how Astrology can be a tool for understanding and improving relationships, the best times in a year to negotiate, conflict mitigation with Astrology, how Tati negotiated her value to grow her online business, and, of course, what different horoscopes can expect from 2024!
Check the links below if you'd like some FREE Astrology insights or to work with Tati personally:
FREE Weekly Astrology updates:
https://moonsign.substack.com
2024 Horoscopes:
https://moonsign.substack.com/p/ep33-your-2024-pivotal-horoscope
FREE Astrology videos / YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@moonsigninsight
Tiktok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@tatipetkovic
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tatipetkovic
Birth chart readings:
https://moonsign.as.me/schedule.php
Astrology & Art Community / New Moon & Full Moon events:
https://www.patreon.com/moonsigncreative
Grow your business using astrology:
https://www.moonsign.ca/mentorship-program
Maximize your Magnetism: Utilize your Jupiter sign for Opportunities and growth in your relationships and career course
https://moonsign.thrivecart.com/jupiter-mini-course/
Jan 16, 2024
41 min

The Software Engineering Game | A conversation with Mohaimen Khan (Software Engineer II @ Microsoft)
Welcome to the soft skills side of the world of tech n' data.
Mohaimen Khan, SWE II at Microsoft HQ, and I sat down to discuss the importance of negotiation in feature prioritization, code reviews, and design decisions; Mohaimen's multi-step process when persuading non-technical colleagues; how he used his communication skills to convince Microsoft's hiring team that he is "the one," and more!
Stay until the end for Mohaimen's top tips for aspiring or early-career SWEs.
Jan 11, 2024
25 min

DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed by Rashi Kakkar in this episode are her own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of her employer or any affiliated organizations.
Happy New Year! Kicking 2024 off strong, I sat down with Rashi Kakkar, an EM at McKinsey & Company, to explore her approach to creating an impact that goes beyond a killer analysis or a well-made deck.
With the belief that, ultimately, most problems boil down to a people problem, Rashi shared some models she uses and powerful questions to understand key players and their motivations, which is critical in the journey to secure buy-in from stakeholders and create mutual wins.
As a seasoned manager, she also shed light on what sets a great consultant apart from a good one!
Outside of work, Rashi enjoys writing and has a bi-weekly newsletter (https://decksanddiapers.substack.com) read by 1K+ readers from around the world where she explores themes around balancing ambition and professional growth along with parenthood.
Jan 3, 2024
27 min

Let's demystify your 'Suits' fascinations while unraveling the tactics of an Employment and Workplace Lawyer with 20+ years of experience!
Juliana and I sat down to discuss creating leverage when you have less power in a situation, the psychology (more so the theatrics) of convincing the jury, fostering acceptance for less-than-ideal settlements, contract negotiation strategies, balancing tactics with long-term strategies to create sustainable wins for clients, and, of course, Depp vs. Heard!
Stay tuned until the end for valuable tips for early law professionals or aspiring lawyers.
https://lexartia.com/
Dec 26, 2023
19 min

In one of the highly anticipated episodes of 100-Sum Game, I sat down with Anya Ettinger, a Toronto Realtor featured in BlogTO and Narcity, who is also a Certified Negotiation Expert.
We delved into the importance of adaptation, commission negotiations, when to bring facts to the table in real estate negotiations, Anya's tactics for securing the property for her client when there is competition, and how to create mutual wins in an industry where the norm is a Zero-Sum Game.
Stay tuned until the end for her one tip for tenants, landlords, buyers, and sellers!
https://anyaettinger.com/
Dec 12, 2023
25 min
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