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Ep. 78: Negotiating Through Transformational Advocacy

Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only

Release Date: 11/11/2024

Ep. 97: Negotiating People, Power And Project Success

Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only

In every project, success isn’t just about timelines and deliverables—it’s about people, power, and the way we navigate both. Today, we’ll explore how the right negotiation strategies can transform challenges into opportunities and pave the way for lasting impact. In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with the dynamic and trailblazing Dawn Mahan to explore the art of Negotiating People, Power, and Project Success. Dawn is an international speaker and PMI-certified leader with extensive global experience. She is the sole inventor of ProjectFlo®, an innovative tool...

Ep. 96: Reimagining Conflict, Turning Conflict Interconnection

Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only

Conflict is often seen as something to fear—something disruptive, divisive, and best avoided. But what if we've misunderstood its true nature? What if, instead of being a problem, conflict is an invitation—an opening to deeper understanding, connection, and transformation? In this episode, your host, Cindy Watson sits down with Ursula Taylor to explore a transformative approach to one of the most misunderstood dynamics in human interaction—conflict. Together, they’ll be reimagining conflict not as something to avoid or suppress, but as a powerful opportunity for connection,...

Ep. 95: Negotiating Better Leadership In The Workplace

Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only

Leadership isn’t simply about titles or tenure—it’s about influence, integrity, and the ability to inspire others toward a common goal. In today’s ever-evolving workplace, effective leadership demands more than authority; it calls for empathy, clarity, and the capacity to negotiate diverse personalities, needs, and expectations. In this compelling conversation, Cindy Watson is joined by Noel Massie—a man whose journey from part-time college employee to Vice President of U.S. Operations at UPS exemplifies the power of purpose-driven leadership. Over the course of his distinguished...

Ep. 94: Negotiating Past Human Trafficking And Other Trauma

Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only

There are stories that shake us to our core—not because they dwell in darkness, but because they shine with an unbreakable light born from it. From Me To You™ is one such story. In this deeply personal account, Cindy Watson will interview Sussi Mattsson, Sussi is an international coach and speaker, a devoted mother, and the author of the upcoming book From Me To You™. In this heart-wrenching yet inspiring interview, she shares her incredible journey of survival and healing—recounting how she ran away from home at just 8 years old after learning that her abusive father planned to sell...

Ep. 93: The Feminine Shift, How to lead, Sell And Serve Without Force

Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only

We've been taught for a long time that pushing, striving, grinding, and proving are all necessary for success. Especially in leadership, sales, and service, the dominant narrative has favored masculine modes of power: assertiveness, control, and competition. But what if there’s another way? A way that allows us to rise, lead, and thrive without disconnecting from who we truly are? In this powerful conversation, your host, Cindy Watson will be joined by Tania Khazaal, together we will explore The Feminine Shift—a new paradigm that invites us to lead, sell, and serve from a place of...

Ep. 92: Effective Marketing For Law Firm

Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only

In an increasingly competitive legal landscape, even the most skilled lawyers can struggle to stand out without the right marketing strategy. Gone are the days when a solid reputation and word-of-mouth were enough to keep the phones ringing. Today, visibility, credibility, and connection are critical—and that means understanding how to leverage modern marketing tools effectively. In this episode, your host, Cindy Watson sits down with Jordan Whelan to discuss Effective Marketing for Law Firms. Jordan is the founder of Grey Smoke Media, bringing a unique blend of experience as a former TV and...

Ep. 91: How To Negotiate Past Burnout To Renewed Purpose

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Burnout. It’s the silent epidemic that creeps in quietly and then takes over—dulling our drive, fogging our focus, and draining our joy. In a world that glorifies hustle and constant achievement, high-performing professionals often find themselves teetering on the edge, wondering how they got so far off course. But what if burnout wasn’t the end of the road, but rather a signal to renegotiate our relationship with work, worth, and well-being? In this powerful conversation, Cindy Watson is joined by Deidre Gestrin—a woman on a mission to help 50,000 professionals reclaim their...

Ep. 90: How To Negotiate Enhanced Intimacy And Relationship Health

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Intimacy is one of the most powerful and vulnerable aspects of the human experience—yet it’s often the least talked about when it comes to negotiation. We negotiate in boardrooms, at kitchen tables, and in everyday conversations, but rarely do we consider how negotiation plays a role in our most private connections. In this deeply resonant episode, we invite you to pause and reflect on how your needs, desires, and boundaries are communicated—and heard—within your intimate relationships. Get ready for another powerful and thought-provoking episode as Cindy Watson sits down with...

Ep. 89: Negotiating With Your Inner Critic To Break The Debt Cycle

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We all have an inner voice — and when it comes to money, that voice can often be our harshest critic. This episode explores how our inner monologue influences our financial choices, frequently trapping us in cycles of debt, shame, and avoidance. Join Cindy Watson as we explore how to transform that voice into an ally. Dr. Erika Rasure reframes our relationship with money through the lens of financial therapy, providing useful and effective tools to help us move from self-sabotage to self-support on the path to financial freedom. Dr. Rasure, a former financial advisor and university...

Ep. 88: Negotiating Superior Case Development With Intention

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In the high-stakes world of litigation, success isn’t left to chance—it’s carefully crafted through intentional strategy, deep preparation, and a willingness to listen, learn, and adapt. Every strong case starts with a story that is just waiting to be told, one that is influenced by insight, intuition, and the capacity to relate to jurors on a human level in addition to facts and evidence. In this powerful episode, Cindy Watson sits down with Elizabeth Larrick to explore the art and strategy behind Negotiating Superior Case Development With Intention. Elizabeth Larrick is a...

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Almost everyone shies away from advocacy as a way to make a difference. We donate to climate change organizations, but we don't meet with a member of Congress or write a letter to the editor. We donate to anti-hunger organizations, groups dedicated to racial justice, and many others, but we don't become advocates on those issues beyond signing an online petition or going to an occasional rally.

Why? Because most of us see advocacy as too hard or too frustrating, too complicated, or too partisan, too dirty or too time-consuming, too ineffective or too costly.

But what if that's all wrong? What if deep engagement dissolves discouragement and can actually bring joy? What if you can become an advocate for a cause you care about and feel fulfilled, not frustrated? And what if engaging as an advocate is essential to protecting our democracy?

In this episode, your host Cindy Watson will be joined by Sam Daley-Harris, Sam Daley-Harris founded the anti-poverty lobby RESULTS in 1980, co-founded the Microcredit Summit Campaign in 1995, and founded Civic Courage in 2012. The 2024 edition of his book Reclaiming Our Democracy: Every Citizen’s Guide to Transformational Advocacy was named an editor’s pick by Publisher’s Weekly BookLife. Kirkus Reviews wrote: "Overall, [the author's] analysis of effective action is as persuasive as it is accessible, and his call to democratic participation is inspiring. A handbook for aspiring activists that readers will find to be both inspiring and practical." Daley-Harris has been interviewed on NPR’s Here and Now and 1A and on PBS’s Laura Flanders and Friends. Ashoka founder Bill Drayton said, “Sam Daley-Harris is one of the certified great social entrepreneurs of the last decades.”

Key takeaways:

Why people shy away from advocacy?
The difference between transactional advocacy and transformational advocacy.
Advice to empower those losing faith in their ability to make a difference.
The three things to look at in an organization.
What is transformational advocacy and how to apply it in life?
The three questions to ask when going to meet a member of parliament or a member of Congress who opposes their bill.
Letting go of fear
Key reasons why negotiations fail
The key skills that mark a great negotiator or advocate
And many more!

Learn more about Sam Daley-Harris:

Website: https://reclaimingourdemocracy.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-daley-harris-b8bb796/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sam.daleyharris/

Grab his book: Reclaiming Our Democracy on

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

Bookshop.org

If you’re looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life.

Check out our website at www.practicingwithpurpose.org if that sounds interesting to you..

Get Cindy’s book here:

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1

EBook

Barnes and Noble

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776

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