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ART of Feminine NEGOTIATION - Boardroom to Bedroom is your place to go for hot tips and tactics on how to negotiate your best life so you can stop missing out and start getting more of what you want and deserve … from the boardroom to the bedroom. All of life is a negotiation. It just may be the most important skill you'll ever learn. And yet we're not taught it. I invite you to question everything you thought you knew about negotiation. What if there's a better way? A way to get better and longer-lasting results, better long-lasting relationships, a better quality of life in almost every way? Created by award-winning author, attorney, international speaker, and master negotiator, Cindy Watson. Subscribe now and get the skills to negotiate your best life to stop missing out and to get what you want and deserve from the boardroom to the bedroom.

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August 17, 2026Episode 32437 min

324: Love Is Great, Equity Is Better

Before you say "I do," there may be another conversation worth having: What are we building together—and what are we building for ourselves? In this episode, Cindy Watson and Alex Edwards explore why love is powerful, but equity can create lasting freedom, security, and legacy. From homeownership to financial independence, discover why the foundation of a strong partnership may begin long before the wedding. Alex Edwards isn't simply selling homes—he's helping build a new culture of ownership. As the founder of Thumbprint Realty and author of Mortgage Before Marriage, Alex is a visionary, educator, and cultural architect leading a movement that challenges communities to rethink when and how they build wealth. His message is clear: wealth doesn't have to wait for marriage, and legacy should lead love. In this episode, you will learn: How does becoming an asset to yourself before becoming one to someone else shape negotiation in a relationship? How does mindset influence the way people negotiate opportunities? How men and women approach financial risk, negotiations, and investment decisions. What is generational wealth? How does that begin? And many more! Learn more about Alex: Website: https://mortgagebeforemarriage.com/home Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mortgageb4Marriage/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortgageb4marriage/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexeedwards LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-e-edwards-2904bb18 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gemdroppodcast Grab Alex's book: Mortgage Before Marriage 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. / 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: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

August 10, 2026Episode 32330 min

323: Kissing Frogs With Confidence: Negotiating Love, Boundaries, And Self-worth In A Dating World As A Senior

Finding love later in life can be both exciting and intimidating, especially when navigating a dating world shaped by past relationships, personal growth, and hard-earned wisdom. In this episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with Dr. Victoria Vaughn to explore "Kissing Frogs With Confidence: Negotiating Love, Boundaries, And Self-worth In A Dating World As A Senior." Together, they unpack how negotiation extends beyond the boardroom and into our most personal relationships, helping us establish healthy boundaries, protect our self-worth, and confidently pursue meaningful connections. Dr. Victoria Vaughn is a retired educator, college administrator, and lifelong learner who holds a doctorate in education. Through humorous, heartfelt, and sometimes eye-opening experiences with every type of "frog" imaginable—from narcissists and bullies to cheaters and emotionally unavailable partners—she discovered invaluable lessons about resilience, confidence, and knowing one's worth. Her journey inspired her book, Oh the Frogs I Kissed Before I Finally Found My Prince, offering hope and practical wisdom for anyone seeking love later in life. In this episode, you will learn: What was it like stepping back into the dating world? What makes a dating journey quite an adventure? How did you find negotiation showing up in your in your dating journey? What role does negotiation play in your in your dating journey? The importance of boundaries in dating later in life. And many more! Learn more about Dr. Victoria Vaughn: Website: https://www.ohthefrogs.com/ Checkout her book: Oh the Frogs I Kissed Before I Finally Found My Prince: A Dating Memoir for Seniors Trying to Navigate the Senior Dating Pond 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. / 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: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

August 3, 2026Episode 32233 min

322: The Art Of Negotiating The End: Negotiating Love, Power, And Letting Go

Every ending brings a negotiation—between holding on and letting go, between fear and hope, and between who we were and who we're becoming. In this episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with Diana Romanov to explore The Art of Negotiating the End: Negotiating Love, Power, and Letting Go. Diana Romanov is a distinguished San Francisco family law attorney licensed to practice in both California and Germany. As a Certified Family Law Specialist, she brings decades of experience guiding clients through complex divorce, custody, and family law matters. Fluent in English, Russian, and German, Diana offers legal counsel, representation, and mediation across multiple languages, making her a rare and trusted advocate for diverse families navigating emotionally charged transitions. Together, they unpack how approaching separation with clarity, compassion, and strategic communication can help individuals move beyond conflict and create a healthier path forward. In this episode, you will learn: What are the recurring patterns that quietly erode relationships? Where does most couples go wrong when conflict emerges? What role does powerplay in the breakdown of connection? How can emotions distort decision making in divorce and how can people regain clarity? And many more! Learn more about Diana: Website: https://www.romanovlaw.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/romanovska/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divorce_like_a_boss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FamilyLawCalifornia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Diana-Romanov Grab a copy of her book: Divorce Like a Boss with Diana Romanovska: A Guide to Divorcing Like a Boss while Preserving Your Sanity 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: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

July 27, 2026Episode 32135 min

321: The Hidden Negotiations Of Domestic Abuse

Domestic abuse is often misunderstood as a series of visible conflicts, but behind closed doors, it is filled with constant negotiations for safety, survival, identity, and hope. In this powerful episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with registered Australian Counsellor, author, and domestic violence advocate Patricia Gordon Stevens to explore The Hidden Negotiations of Domestic Abuse. Drawing from both her professional expertise and the themes of her debut novel, Madness in Memphis, Patricia sheds light on the emotional manipulation, coercive control, and difficult decisions that countless survivors face every day. Whether you're seeking to better understand domestic abuse, support someone you care about, or learn how negotiation extends beyond the boardroom into life's most difficult circumstances, this conversation offers valuable insights into resilience, healing, and the power of finding your voice. In this episode, you will discover: Why is it important to challenge the stereotype of what abused woman looks like? The most persistent myths about domestic abuse, "Why doesn't she just leave" What are some of the subtle red flags that women and those who love them should be watching for early on? How does fear operate inside an abusive relationship? what role can employers and professional networks play in supporting women who are in these situations? And many more! Learn more about Patricia: Website: https://www.patriciagordonstevens.com/ \ https://www.maxhouse.com.au/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaxwellHouseCounselling/\ https://www.facebook.com/patriciagordonstevensauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxwell.house.counselling/ https://www.instagram.com/patriciagordonstevensauthor/# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-gordon-stevens-42432888/ 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: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

July 20, 2026Episode 32037 min

320: Redefining Power: Calm, Clarity, And The Courage To Walk Away

Power in negotiation isn't about forcing outcomes—it's about having the confidence, clarity, and self-awareness to make decisions that align with your values. In this insightful episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with entrepreneur, executive coach, angel investor, and best-selling author Scott Abbott to explore "Redefining Power: Calm, Clarity, And The Courage To Walk Away." As the Founder & CEO of BOS-UP, Straticos, and Phase4 Investments, Scott has spent decades helping leaders build resilient businesses and make high-stakes decisions with confidence. Together, Cindy and Scott discuss why true influence comes from emotional control rather than dominance, how staying calm creates better negotiation outcomes, and why knowing when to walk away is often the greatest source of power. Whether you're negotiating in business, leadership, or life, this episode offers practical strategies to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Join us as we explore: Where the negotiation actually starts? What happens when people enter negotiations without clarity? Even if they are confident. How does preparation can be more intentional in negotiation? How can it reduce emotional reactivity in negotiations, especially high stakes negotiations? How to define real power in negotiation? What is the important work that you should do before sitting down for a conversation. And many more! Learn more about Scott: Website: https://scottabbottabc.com/ https://www.leadwithscott.com/ Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/scottabbottabc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottabbottabc X: https://www.x.com/scottabbottabc Checkout Scott's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Scott-Abbott/author/B08FHF648X?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=a318e171-55fb-4c8f-aa82-af177b64278a 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: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

July 13, 2026Episode 31931 min

319: Negotiation With Identity, With Worth And Self-Belonging

What if the most important negotiation you'll ever have isn't with someone else—but with yourself? In this empowering episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with betrayal recovery expert, attorney, somatic attachment therapist, and bestselling author Lora Cheadle to explore Negotiation With Identity, With Worth And Self-Belonging. Whether you're healing from betrayal, navigating a major life transition, or seeking greater confidence and self-trust, this conversation offers transformative insights into self-leadership, emotional resilience, and the courageous negotiation of becoming fully yourself. Tune in to discover how self-belonging is the foundation for every successful negotiation—in life, relationships, and beyond. In this episode, you will discover: How betrayal ruptures our identity, how can betrayal breaks inside us when it occurs? How does a shift in identity change the way we make choices, speak to ourselves, and show up in future relationships? Self advocating What does it mean to truly reclaim your sense of self-belonging? What's the most important negotiation someone must have with themselves after betrayal? And many more! Learn more about Lora: Website: https://loracheadle.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lora.cheadle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lora-cheadle-lifechoreographer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loracheadle Checkout Lora's books: https://loracheadle.com/books/ Betrayal Recovery Guide: https://loracheadle.com/betrayal-recovery-guide/ 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: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

July 6, 2026Episode 31837 min

318: Negotiation Isn't The Ask, It's The Experience

What if the key to successful negotiation isn't asking for more—but creating an experience people want to be part of? Discover why the most successful negotiations aren't just about making the right ask—they're about creating the right experience. In this episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with marketing and digital strategy expert Shamir Duverseau to explore "Negotiation Isn't The Ask, It's The Experience." Drawing on more than 15 years of leadership in marketing, product management, user experience, digital strategy, and his role as Senior Director of Digital Strategy and Services for Marriott International's Vacation Club Division, Shamir shares how understanding human behavior, trust, and customer experience can transform the way we negotiate. Whether you're leading a team, growing a business, or building stronger relationships, this conversation will help you create negotiation experiences that inspire lasting influence and better outcomes. In this episode, you will discover: How do we define negotiation? And what point does the so-called negotiation actually begins? What does clarity actually mean in a negotiation context? How to make someone safe in a conversation? What we can negotiate more effectively without that constant friction or emotional depletion? How can you renegotiate how you show up and get this clarity? What would be the starting zone for you? What is one negotiation that people need to start having with themselves? And many more! Learn more about Shamir: Website: https://smartpandalabs.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamirduverseau/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-panda-labs/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smartpandalabs 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: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

June 29, 2026Episode 31741 min

317: How Parents Can Negotiate Peace And Purpose And Resilience At Home

Parenting is one of life's most important negotiations—balancing guidance with independence, discipline with compassion, and structure with flexibility. Yet in today's fast-paced world, many parents struggle to create a peaceful home while raising confident and resilient children. In this empowering episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with Teresa Angeles to explore How Parents Can Negotiate Peace, Purpose, and Resilience at Home. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience as a Montessori-certified educator, homeschool parent of six, and founder of Montessori Families, Teresa shares heart-centered strategies that help parents build stronger connections, foster independence, and support their children in reaching their fullest potential. Tune in for practical insights on conscious parenting, family harmony, and creating a home environment where both parents and children can flourish.\ In this episode you will discover: Why concentration is the first objective for young children? What trigger's us to be impatient or angry? How can parents understand more about the connection between the child's environments? The choices and options for them and their emotional regulation? What impact does shifting from a control-based dynamic to a collaboration-based partnership have on trust, communication, and connection within the family? What is one Montessori inspired negotiation that parents can start practicing today? And many more! Learn more about Teresa: Website: https://montessorifamilies.com/ Linktree: @teresa_angeles 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: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

June 22, 2026Episode 31642 min

316: Negotiating With Your Nervous System: Decoding Stress, Power, And Purpose

What if the key to better negotiation starts with understanding your own nervous system? In this enlightening episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with Trupti Gokani, MD, to explore Negotiating With Your Nervous System: Decoding Stress, Power, and Purpose. Drawing on her expertise as a board-certified neurologist, health and mindset coach, Ayurvedic expert, and NLP Master Practitioner, Trupti shares powerful insights on managing stress, unlocking personal power, and aligning with your deeper purpose to achieve greater success in life and negotiations. Discover practical strategies to transform stress into a powerful ally and create more meaningful outcomes in every area of your life. In this episode, we will discuss: How we experience power and how we experience choice in our lives. The good side and bad side of stress. When does that strategy stop being a strength and start becoming a form of self betrayal from a neurological standpoint? How to know our stress type change the way that we negotiate boundaries, workload, or even our intimate relationship? what does chronic stress do to our intuition? How can people train their nervous system to tolerate the pause, the silence, the uncertainty more skillfully? And many more! Learn more about Trupti Gokani: Website: https://truptigokanimd.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruptiGokaniMD/ X: https://x.com/GokaniMD LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/truptigokanimd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr9al1g2o6HqQOKhROaZCQQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ziramindandbody/ 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: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

June 15, 2026Episode 31545 min

315: Negotiating Change: Why Influence Matters More Than Power

Change rarely happens through power alone—it happens through influence. Cindy Watson sits down with Suzanne Smith to discuss Negotiating Change: Why Influence Matters More Than Power. Cindy and Suzanne will explore how leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers can create lasting impact by building trust, inspiring action, and influencing meaningful change. Discover why the ability to inspire, connect, and influence others is often more effective than relying on authority, and learn practical strategies to lead change, drive social impact, and achieve better negotiation outcomes. In this episode, we will discover: What are some common misunderstandings people have when it comes to social change? How to move from poor mindset to a meaningful action without burning out. How to build trust. How can emotional intelligence become a real advantage under pressure? How to stop forcing outcomes and start inviting alignment. And many more! Learn more about Suzanne Smith: Website: https://socialimpactarchitects.com/ Social Medias: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialImpactArchitects Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialtrendspot/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannesmithtx/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-impact-architects/ 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: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca