Looking for a better way to practice law? Tired of the traditional, competitive, soul-sucking fight mode? If so, this show is for you. Whether you’re a seasoned or novice attorney, For Lawyers Only: Practicing with Purpose will help you up-level your game, rekindle your passion for the law and move to practice with more heart and higher purpose.
Your host, award-winning author, and TEDx speaker, Cindy Watson, interviews, top attorneys and other experts about the innate power of persuasion and other tips & tools to get what you want in business and in life.
As a world-class empowerment coach, she has a proven track record of motivating people to rediscover their purpose and become the best version of themselves. Cindy is the founder of Women On Purpose and the creator of the Art of Feminine Negotiation™ and HERsuasion™ programs. She’s also the founder and managing partner of Watson Labour Lawyers, as an attorney specializing in social justice law for 30 years.
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Ep. 87: Negotiating Enhanced Mental Wellness And Life Skills
Season 1 · Episode 87
Friday, June 20, 2025 • Duration 43:54
In a world where mental wellness is more important than ever, learning how to negotiate a healthier, more balanced inner life is essential. In this inspiring episode, Cindy Watson sits down with Judith Belmont, a true trailblazer in the field of mental health. Judith is a psychotherapist, speaker, and the prolific author of 11 influential mental health books and two therapeutic card decks, all designed to equip counseling professionals, therapy clients, and self-help readers with practical tips and tools for greater mental wellness.
Judith's work is grounded in real-world solutions, tackling issues we all face—from low self-esteem and anxiety to depression and relationship struggles. Whether you're a therapist, a client, or simply someone seeking to live with greater emotional intelligence and resilience, Judith's insights are sure to resonate.
Together, we’ll explore how to negotiate your inner landscape, improve self-talk, set healthy boundaries, and master essential life skills to create a more empowered and balanced life.
Key takeaways:
What is cognitive distortion?
The power of positive thought
What is Automatic Negative Thoughts or ANTs, and how to get rid of ANTs
How to challenge depressive thinking?
What are the types of distortion?
The role self esteem plays in our quality life
The importance of self compassion
Strategies to control our anger so it doesn’t control us
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.
Ep. 86: Negotiating Past Financial Jargon For A Road To A Better Future
Season 1 · Episode 86
Thursday, June 19, 2025 • Duration 50:38
Every aspect of our lives is impacted by money, but for many, the financial industry is purposefully opaque, cloaked in jargon, and intended to exclude. But what if you could see through the noise? What if you could reclaim your power in a system that often seems rigged?
In this episode, your host, Cindy Watson, will be joined by Paul Musson—a veteran investment expert, founder of Paddington Capital Management, and author of Capital Offence: Why Some Benefit At Your Expense. With over 30 years in the financial industry, Paul has made it his mission to expose the hidden forces behind economic inequality and to simplify the complex truths that keep people in the dark.
Cindy and Paul will work together to understand the deeper problems in our economic system, navigate past financial jargon, and map out a more empowered, equitable future.
This is more than a financial conversation—it’s a call to awareness, agency, and action.
In this episode, you will learn:
The way in gaining material wealth
How to create capital of your own
Why Western societies are becoming increasingly divided and what we need to do about it
What are some of the economic myths we've been taught to believe?
The definition of success in life perspective and business perspective
Competitive vs collaborative approach
Two parts of intellectual honesty
And many more!
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.
Ep. 85: Negotiating Resilience And Reinvention In Our Lives
Season 1 · Episode 85
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 • Duration 44:21
What does it take to reinvent ourselves when life throws curveballs we never saw coming? How do we rise from the ashes of disappointment, disruption, or even devastation — not just to survive, but to thrive with renewed purpose?
In a world where uncertainty is the only constant, the art of negotiating resilience becomes not just a personal tool, but a necessary skill for meaningful reinvention. It's not just about bouncing back — it's about bouncing forward, stronger and more aligned than ever.
Today’s conversation invites us to consider how we can rewrite our narratives, reclaim our power, and reimagine our futures.
In this episode, your host, Cindy Watson will dive diving into a powerful and deeply relevant topic — Negotiating Resilience and Reinvention in Our Lives. Cindy will be joined by the extraordinary Christian Ray Flores.
Christian is an entrepreneur, high-performance coach, evangelist, and philanthropist whose global journey is as inspiring as it is transformative. From fleeing Chile as a refugee in his youth, to becoming a celebrated international pop artist, to now mentoring leaders across the business and nonprofit world — his life is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and purpose-driven success.
With a master’s degree in economics, fluency in four languages, and a wealth of experiences spanning continents and cultures, Christian brings a unique and compelling perspective to navigating life’s toughest challenges. He co-founded Third Drive Media, producing award-winning content and raising millions for startups and missions alike. He’s also the heart behind Xponential, a coaching program helping leaders perform at their peak while staying aligned with their deeper values.
In this episode, we’ll explore what it means to negotiate with ourselves — to reinvent, adapt, and rise with intention and impact. You won’t want to miss the insights Christian shares from a life lived boldly and with purpose.
In this episode, we will uncover:
The secrets of wholistic success
Ep. 84: Negotiating From A New Leadership Paradigm To Help Amplify Your Impact
Season 1 · Episode 84
Tuesday, June 17, 2025 • Duration 41:50
In a world where traditional leadership models are being challenged, a new paradigm is emerging—one rooted in authenticity, alignment, and soul. It’s a shift that calls for leaders to not just drive results, but to inspire transformation. In this episode, we explore what it means to negotiate from that new space. Before we dive in, take a moment to consider: What if your greatest power as a leader isn’t in pushing harder, but in showing up more fully?
In today’s conversation, Cindy Watson sits down with the dynamic Judy Winslow to explore Negotiating From A New Leadership Paradigm To Help Amplify Your Impact. With over three decades of experience, Judy brings a wealth of wisdom as a brand strategist, international speaker, and business builder with soul. From co-founding a marketing firm in NYC and working with Madison Avenue powerhouses to founding TEDxSarasota and being a Canfield Success Principles Trainer, Judy has helped countless leaders grow personally and professionally. Tune in as she shares her insights on brand leadership, soulful strategy, and how to negotiate your way into a more authentic and impactful leadership style.
In this episode, you will discover:
Key skills of a great negotiator
What is brand leadership
Building a business with soul
What is bold leadership
How to show that bold leadership to standout differently
Ep. 83: Negotiating a New Approach to PR to Turbocharge Your Connections and Your Credibility
Season 1 · Episode 83
Monday, December 16, 2024 • Duration 41:03
In the ever-evolving world of business, visibility and credibility are more than just buzzwords—they're the cornerstones of success. Yet, for many entrepreneurs, speakers, and authors, the journey from obscurity to authority can feel like an insurmountable challenge.
In this engaging conversation, Cindy Watson dives deep with Christina to uncover the secrets behind this new approach to PR. Christina Lenkowski, a trailblazer in the world of PR and podcast publicity. Christina is a forward-thinking podcast publicist and educator who specializes in helping entrepreneurs, speakers, and authors go from being the “best-kept secret” to the “go-to expert” in their industries.
Together, they explore how leveraging podcasting can turbocharge your ability to connect authentically with your audience, establish yourself as a trusted authority, and grow your influence in a way that feels natural and empowering.
Let’s begin this journey into the transformative power of podcast PR.
In this episode, you will discover:
How to think about marketing
What are the benefits of effective marketing for professionals and others out there
How to get to the right audiences
The role of intuition plays in strategic decisions
Tips for negotiating your mindset to overcome imposter syndrome and whatever beliefs that are holding you back
Doing marketing ourself vs hiring a publicist
When is the right time to look for a publicist
Definition of freedom and success
And many more!
Learn more about Christina:
Ep. 82: Negotiating Points and Rewards to Enhance Your Life and Business
Season 1 · Episode 82
Monday, December 9, 2024 • Duration 28:33
Imagine jet-setting across the globe, indulging in first-class flights, luxury hotels, and exclusive experiences—all without breaking the bank. It sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? Yet, for those who’ve mastered the art of negotiating credit card points and travel rewards, it’s a very achievable reality.
In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with Spencer Howard, a leading expert in credit card loyalty programs and founder of Straight To The Points. Spencer’s journey into the intricate world of points and miles has empowered countless individuals to elevate their travel experiences while enhancing their personal and professional lives.
But this isn’t just about perks and upgrades. It’s about strategy, resourcefulness, and the ability to leverage what you already have to open doors you never thought possible. Whether you’re looking to boost your business travel or create unforgettable memories, Spencer’s insights will show you how to negotiate smarter, travel better, and live fuller.
Welcome to a conversation that promises to unlock the hidden potential in your wallet—and your life.
Key takeaways:
Myths about credit cards
How to develop a credit card strategy
How to use the credit card points effectively
The basic things that you need to learn about credit card points
In a world filled with constant challenges and ever-changing demands, the quest for a truly thriving life often feels elusive. But what if the secret lies not in grandiose achievements, but in how we negotiate our choices, mindset, and actions every day?
In this enlightening conversation, Cindy Watson invites Rand Selig to uncover the Secrets to Negotiating a Thriving Life. Rand Selig, a powerhouse in business and life transformation, Rand, a Stanford MBA with degrees in mathematics and psychology, has managed hundreds of complex projects and led his own financial services firm for over 35 years. Beyond his professional success, he’s a dedicated conservationist, mentor, and philanthropist, with a passion for empowering others. Drawing from decades of experience and research, Rand created Thriving!—a blueprint for embracing positive change and living your best life. Get ready to be inspired!
In this episode, you will learn:
The power of personal choice
How intentional decisions can help us thrive
Ways to build a foundation of our own lives
How to design your own life and the author of your own story
Insights on overcoming challenges
How do we build better resilience through those setbacks
The keys to aging well
Tips for maintaining the kind of vitality that will allow us to thrive more fully in our lives
Ep. 80: How to Improve Communication as the Key to Better Outcomes and Better Workplaces
Season 1 · Episode 80
Monday, November 25, 2024 • Duration 32:51
Effective communication is the foundation of every successful interaction, whether in the workplace, at home, or within our communities. Yet, it remains one of the most overlooked and underdeveloped skills in today’s fast-paced world. Misunderstandings, misaligned goals, and workplace tensions often arise not from a lack of effort but from a failure to communicate effectively.
Join our host, Cindy Watson and Dr. Pamela Ellis, as they discuss “How to Improve Communication as the Key to Better Outcomes and Better Workplaces.” Dr. Pamela Ellis, an award-winning educational consultant, speaker, and author of the best-selling What to Know Before They Go: College Edition. Dr. Pamela draws from her extensive experience advising school districts, community organizations, and higher education institutions to share insights on improving communication as a key to achieving better outcomes and fostering healthier workplaces. With an impressive academic journey that includes Stanford University, Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business, and a doctorate from Stanford’s School of Education, Dr. Pamela brings a wealth of knowledge and actionable strategies to the table. Don’t miss this empowering conversation about transforming how we connect, collaborate, and thrive!
In this episode, you will learn:
Why effective communication is the key to a healthy workplace
The importance of communication
Tips for effective communication practice
How to bridge the generational gap
Discovering compassionate approaches to leadership and practicing law in a transformative new paradigm
The importance of listening in communication
Tips for how to live into work life balance and avoiding burnout
And many more!
Learn more about Dr. Pamela Ellis:
Ep. 79: Negotiating Your Financial Security Through Story
Season 1 · Episode 79
Monday, November 18, 2024 • Duration 33:23
In a world where financial security often feels elusive, the stories we tell ourselves—and those we share with others—can be the key to unlocking stability and growth. Join your host, Cindy Watson, as she sits down with Michael Cannivet, founder and President of Silverlight Asset Management, LLC, to explore "Negotiating Your Financial Security Through Story." Michael, a Georgetown University graduate and Chartered Financial Analyst, is known for his insightful financial writing featured in Forbes and RealClearMarkets. Together, they delve into the powerful role storytelling plays in financial decision-making, sharing strategies for shaping narratives that can strengthen your financial future. Whether you're navigating investments or personal finance, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom to help you make smarter, story-driven financial choices.
In this episode, you will learn:
How to coach clients for their financial future?
How peopl get off track with their finances?
How to have empowering story behind your financial plan?
The key foundation of your financial plan
What are the ingredients of a good story?
How to get the right narrative?
The four laps of the retirement race
The biggest mistake people make in finances
The difference in the genders when it comes to investment?
Ep. 78: Negotiating Through Transformational Advocacy
Season 1 · Episode 78
Monday, November 11, 2024 • Duration 43:12
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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..
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