Ep. 98: Negotiating Bully Culture
Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only
Release Date: 12/08/2025
Ep. 98: Negotiating Bully Culture
Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only
Bully culture doesn’t emerge overnight—it grows quietly, layer by layer, until it becomes woven into the very fabric of an organization. For many, it shows up as subtle intimidation, undermining comments, shifting goalposts, or a constant sense of walking on eggshells. For others, it’s more overt: public shaming, manipulative power plays, or leaders who confuse fear with effectiveness. In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with Andrew Regal for an eye-opening conversation about Negotiating Bully Culture. With more than 30 years of leadership experience across major news and...
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Ep. 97: Negotiating People, Power And Project Success
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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...
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Ep. 96: Reimagining Conflict, Turning Conflict Interconnection
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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,...
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Ep. 95: Negotiating Better Leadership In The Workplace
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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...
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Ep. 94: Negotiating Past Human Trafficking And Other Trauma
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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...
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Ep. 93: The Feminine Shift, How to lead, Sell And Serve Without Force
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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...
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Ep. 92: Effective Marketing For Law Firm
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
info_outlineBully culture doesn’t emerge overnight—it grows quietly, layer by layer, until it becomes woven into the very fabric of an organization. For many, it shows up as subtle intimidation, undermining comments, shifting goalposts, or a constant sense of walking on eggshells. For others, it’s more overt: public shaming, manipulative power plays, or leaders who confuse fear with effectiveness.
In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with Andrew Regal for an eye-opening conversation about Negotiating Bully Culture. With more than 30 years of leadership experience across major news and media platforms—including Court TV, CNBC, MSNBC, and The Wall Street Journal—Andrew brings a deep, insider perspective on high-pressure environments where bullying often becomes normalized.
He’s also the author of Surviving Bully Culture, a compelling and timely book that sheds light on how toxic dynamics take root and, more importantly, how we can navigate them with clarity, courage, and strategy.
Join Cindy and Andrew as they explore how to recognize bully culture, why traditional approaches often fall short, and what negotiation tools can help individuals reclaim power, foster healthier communication, and shift entrenched systems from the inside out.
In this episode, you will learn:
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The difference between a leader having a bad day and someone who’s truly a bully.
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The reason behind why bullying is repeated across so many organizations and industries?
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The particular personality type that attracts bullies.
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The difficulty to identify these types of abuse.
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What is the most hurtful form of bullying?
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The long term impacts of bullying.
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And many more!
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