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Your Secret Weapon in High-Stakes Leadership - Influence with Impact

#highstakesnegotiations #csuiteleadership #emotionalagility #fearlessfemaleleaders #ffl1mm #negotiations Oct 29, 2024

Your Secret Weapon in High-Stakes Leadership

As Fearless Female Leaders, we’ve fought hard to get where we are. We’ve broken through barriers, shattered glass ceilings, and earned our seat at the table. Sometimes there is an uncomfortable truth — once we’re at the table, the challenges don’t stop. High-stakes conversations, negotiations, and pivotal decision-making moments continue to test our resilience, confidence, and ability to lead under pressure.

One thing I’ve noticed in my work with executives across industries is this: Emotional agility is often the difference between a leader who influences with impact and one who struggles to get buy-in.

But what is emotional agility, and why is it crucial for us as women in leadership?

I spoke about this in a recent LinkedIn post, and so I wanted to continue the conversation.

Let’s break it down and explore how mastering emotional agility, especially when there is a lot at stake, can not only help to lead more effectively but also g...

Ready for Your Next High-Stakes Negotiation?

#highstakesnegotiations #csuiteleadership #emotionalagility #fearlessfemaleleaders #ffl1mm Oct 16, 2024

After Monday’s LinkedIn post on navigating high-stakes negotiations, I thought it’d be the perfect time to revisit a blog that goes deeper into strategies for handling these critical conversations with confidence and clarity.

In this post, I share insights I picked up from a slightly terrifying—but amazing session with Chris Voss and his team of NYPD and FBI hostage negotiators.

It was a powerful reminder that our ability to remain calm, collected, and prepared in emotionally charged discussions can be a game-changer—both in the boardroom and beyond.

Here’s a quick preview of what I cover:

Why lack of preparation is our biggest hurdle—and how a little foresight can eliminate most of the stress around tough conversations.
The ABC Prep Framework: Plan A (Total Buy-In), Plan B (Partial Buy-In), and Plan C (Push Back)—so you know how to respond no matter what happens.
Real-world examples of how women leaders have turned even the toughest “no” into a strategic advantage.

So, if ...