ART of Feminine NEGOTIATION

What happens when challenging conventional thinking becomes the key to discovering new possibilities? Join Cindy Watson and Martha Carlin as they explore negotiating against the status quo, questioning conventional wisdom, and embracing innovation to create a healthier, more empowered future.Martha Carlin is passionate about exploring the science of the microbiome and empowering people to take a different approach to gut health and wellness. Her work challenges established beliefs and encourages people to question what they have always been told about their health. Together, Cindy and Martha explore what it means to challenge outdated assumptions, question accepted norms, and negotiate for meaningful change—even when it means going against the grain. They'll discuss the courage it takes to think differently, advocate for new ideas, and create opportunities where others see limitations. The importance of influence in negotiation, and what role that influence play in negotiation. Why organizations and personal relationships suffer when we negotiate symptoms? The difference between healthy skeptism versun cynism. How we can disagree productively without becoming so entrenched? How to balance curiosity with scientific rigor when evaluating emerging health claims? And many more! Connect with Martha: Website: https://biotiquest.com/ The BioCollective: https://www.thebiocollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biotiquest Blog/Substack: https://marthasquest.substack.com/ Get the book + bonuses: https://biotiquest.myklpages.com/l/TtsxnE Amazon (digital and physical): Connected: Love, Loss, and the Unseen Forces Behind Chronic Disease Barnes & Noble (physical) Add Item to wish list Connected: Love, Loss, and the Unseen Forces Behind Chronic Disease 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.artofFeminineNegotiation.com 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 https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Website: www.practicingwithpurpose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: [email protected]

What if the biggest mistake you make in a negotiation isn't what you ask for—but failing to know what truly matters before you ask? In business, leadership, and life, the most powerful negotiators aren't simply focused on winning. They understand their priorities, recognize what's at stake, and know when to stand firm, when to adapt, and where the real value lies. In this episode, Cindy Watson and Gary Michel will explore "Know What Matters: Negotiating with a Founder's Mindset," diving into how leaders and entrepreneurs can approach negotiation with clarity, purpose, and strategic thinking. They'll discuss what it means to know what truly matters, how a founder's mindset can transform decision-making, and why understanding your priorities is essential for creating better outcomes in business and life. Gary S. Michel, a former public-company CEO, board director, advisor, speaker, and award-winning bestselling author with nearly 40 years of global leadership experience. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, business owner, or aspiring leader, this conversation offers valuable insights into negotiation strategy, leadership, entrepreneurship, and the founder's mindset—helping you negotiate with greater confidence, focus, and intention. In this episode, you will discover: What is the the founders mindset? What distinguishes someone operating with a Founder's Mindset from someone who isn't? What is the difference between they win because move faster and they win because they move with intention? When does speed help us and when does it cause us to make bad decisions? Can people in their personal life experience, founders drift? And many more! Learn more about Gary: Website: https://garysmichel.com/ Books: https://garysmichel.com/book/ 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.artofFeminineNegotiation.com 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 https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Website: www.practicingwithpurpose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: [email protected]

What happens when a long-term marriage reaches a turning point later in life? In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with author and speaker Susan McKeown to explore "Negotiating Gray Divorce With Grace and Power." Together, they examine the unique challenges of navigating divorce after decades of marriage and how communication, self-awareness, boundaries, and intentional negotiation can shape the next chapter. Susan McKeown brings more than 40 years of experience working with families as a nurse practitioner, along with her work as a Certified Prevention Specialist advocating for mental health and substance-misuse prevention. She is also an author, speaker, and biweekly blogger focused on healthy relationships and strengthening life at home. In this conversation, Cindy and Susan discuss how to approach gray divorce with grace, clarity, and power, including the emotional dynamics of ending a long-term relationship, the importance of self-care, and how thoughtful negotiation can help individuals move forward with greater confidence and In this episode, you will learn: What does gray divorce really mean and why are seeing such a rise in it right now? The difference about divorcing at an early life and divorcing at 50 or beyond. What happens the partners are no longer moving to the same rhythm? How to renegotiate identity? What are some of the other biggest negotiation mistakes that people make in graydivorce? And many more! Learn more about Susan: Website: https://beyondthefirstdance.com/ Grab a copy of her books: Beyond the first dance Beyond the Tango 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.artofFeminineNegotiation.com 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 https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Website: www.practicingwithpurpose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: [email protected]

Power, capital, and influence can shape the trajectory of a woman's career and business. But how do women negotiate for all three while staying true to their values and vision? In this episode, Cindy Watson and Lindsay Nahmiache explore the strategies behind building influence, accessing capital, and negotiating power in today's business world. Lindsay Nahmiache is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and strategist whose private-equity-inspired approach to marketing has helped grow hundreds of iconic brands over the past 16 years, including Virgin Radio, Meow Wolf, Designer Shoe Warehouse, Molson Coors, and many more. Together, Cindy and Lindsay unpack the realities of negotiating as a woman in business—from understanding your value and leveraging influence to navigating capital, strategic relationships, leadership, and opportunities for growth. They explore how women can approach negotiation with greater confidence, clarity, and intention while building the power and influence needed to create meaningful business success. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, investor, or woman looking to expand your professional influence, this conversation offers valuable insights into women's leadership, business negotiation, financial power, strategic influence, and building capital for long-term success. In this episode, you will learn: Where does hesitation show up the most? Why is it a discomfort? Why women are more likely to under negotiate? And do women negotiate the wrong things? The biggest mistake that founders make when they're asking for capital? How to confidently negotiate valuation, equity, and terms without overreaching? What are the critical negotiation moments that most people underestimate? And many more! Learn more about Lindsay: Website: https://veriphyskincare.com/ Website: https://jiveprdigital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaynahmiache 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.artofFeminineNegotiation.com 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 https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Website: www.practicingwithpurpose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: [email protected]

Navigating autism can feel overwhelming, especially when families are faced with complex systems, endless information, and difficult decisions. In this episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with Dr. Theresa Lyons to explore "Negotiating Autism Systems and Self"—a powerful conversation about navigating autism, making informed decisions, and creating meaningful support for individuals and families. Dr. Theresa Lyons holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Yale University and is passionate about translating cutting-edge autism research into practical, actionable strategies for parents and organizations. As the founder of Navigating AWEtism, she created a platform that organizes the complex world of autism science into a clear and structured pathway, helping families move from confusion and overwhelm to confident decision-making. Key takeaways: How is negotiation woven throughout motherhood, especially in the context of autism, and what does that look like in real life? The biggest mistake that most parents make when they're advocating for their children. how do you negotiate effectively with professionals, you know, whether teachers or doctors or therapists, when I feel like there's this imbalance. What advice do you have for them? How to negotiate effectively with professionals, whether teachers or doctors or therapists, when there's this imbalance. How can ear and uncertainty impacts decision making. And many more! Learn more about Theresa: Website: https://navigatingawetism.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NavigatingAWEtism Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigating_awetism/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresamlyonsphd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingAWEtism Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@navigatingawetism 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.artofFeminineNegotiation.com 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 https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Website: www.practicingwithpurpose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter): https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: [email protected]