Rolling Through Negotiations: First Nations Leadership, BJJ & Business Strategy
🎙 Welcome to Rolling Through Negotiations, the podcast where strategy and resilience meet negotiation mastery.
Hosted by Matthew Karakoulakis, one of Australia’s top lawyers, this podcast blends the principles of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), First Nations wisdom, and business strategy to help you negotiate like a pro.
Featuring insights from:
✅ First Nations leaders sharing traditional knowledge that strengthens negotiation techniques
✅ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes revealing how discipline, adaptability, and mindset shape decision-making
✅ Top business leaders and legal professionals breaking down high stakes negotiation strategies
We explore how mental resilience, business growth, leadership, and personal development are all connected. Whether you're in the boardroom, on the mats, or negotiating in everyday life, Rolling Through Negotiations brings you powerful strategies, transformative stories, and practical tools to sharpen your negotiation skills.
Rolling Through Negotiations: First Nations Leadership, BJJ & Business Strategy
Redefining Success: Simran Singh on Finding True Purpose
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Ever felt like you were on the wrong path, even when you were ticking all the right boxes? Simran Singh knows that feeling well. Starting her career in law, Simran gained experience at a top tier global law firm, a government organisation, and a startup across the UK, US, France, and Australia. But despite the success, something was missing. Realising her true passion lay elsewhere, Simran made the bold move to pivot into marketing, a journey fuelled by a relentless pursuit of authenticity and fulfilment.
🥋 Introducing Simran Singh:
Simran has always challenged the status quo, refusing to settle for the conventional path. Her story is one of exploration, self discovery, and embracing her true self. After a successful career in law, which saw her working at top tier global firms across multiple countries, Simran made the courageous decision to pursue further studies and pivot into marketing. From starting her own business to traveling the world and diving deep into personal growth, Simran's journey is a testament to the power of living authentically and the courage it takes to reinvent oneself.
💡 Key Takeaways:
- The Power of Authenticity: Simran discusses how embracing her authentic self has shaped her approach to both marketing and life.
- Marketing and Negotiation: Discover the surprising parallels between marketing and legal negotiation, and how authenticity plays a crucial role in both.
- Bronze, Silver, Gold Tips: Simran shares her top marketing tips that can also transform your negotiation strategies, show up, know your audience, and remember that success takes time.
So, tighten your belt 🥋 and tune in to hear Simran's inspiring story, where her quest to discover true purpose, defy societal norms, and redefine her own standards has driven her professional and personal growth. Whether you're in marketing, law, or just exploring your next move, this episode offers valuable insights that will empower you to navigate your own path with authenticity and passion, living life on your own terms.
Follow Simran on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/simranksingh
Follow Matthew on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/matthew-karakoulakis-2334621b
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