Human-Centric Leadership Podcast

Episode 8: Learn To Negotiate in All Aspects of Your Life with Joanne Zuk - Part 1

May 18, 2023 Michelle Nicole Martin Episode 8
Human-Centric Leadership Podcast
Episode 8: Learn To Negotiate in All Aspects of Your Life with Joanne Zuk - Part 1
Show Notes

Today we are sharing the first part of an amazing conversation with Joanne Zuk, on how to become the best negotiator that you can be. It is no understatement that this exploration could completely revolutionize your approach to this important part of all of our lives, and something that we as women often struggle with. Joanne is a business strategist and consultant, and she has dedicated herself to helping women develop the knowledge, confidence, and strategies that are necessary for successful negotiating. For Joanne, a world in which the organizations and leaders that we work for put people first, is something worth aspiring toward, and she sets her sights firmly on growing better leaders and changing corporate cultures. In our chat, Joanne shares her personal journey and how this informed where she chose to push her energy; talking about her early difficulties with negotiating, the corporate experiences that made her feel unwelcome, and the common disparity of gender norms around asking for what we need and want. So if you want to hear all about it, make sure to tune in and check back for part two!


Key Points From This Episode:

  • Joanne talks about the roots of her people-first philosophy. 
  • The experience that kickstarted Joanne's interest and passion for negotiation.
  • How our socialization has trained us to respond to new commitments. 
  • Important areas of organization and administration that we often overlook.  
  • Exploring the variety of negotiation blindspots and how they relate to other areas of our lives. 
  • The fundamental value of negotiation skills and our lack of training in these. 
  • Contrasting the appearance of negotiation practices in men and women.
  • How organizations can better support women and enable them to perform more effectively.   
  • The role of men in supporting women; practical tips around the manner of asking.  


Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Joanne Zuk 

Negotiating Life

Fearless Negotiation

Michelle Nicole Martin

Michelle Nicole Martin on Instagram

Michelle Nicole Martin on LinkedIn