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
What Drives a Great Leader? A Conversation with Brent Szalay, Strategic Advisor to Growing Businesses
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🥋 What makes a leader worth following and how does negotiation fit into the picture?
In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew sits down with Brent Szalay, the Managing Director of Leaders In Business & SEIVA to unpack the connection between leadership, negotiation, and purpose.
Brent shares insights drawn from decades of experience advising SMEs, leading strategic planning programs, and mentoring business owners to focus on what matters most. From building resilience and measuring success to overcoming fear and setting high stretch goals, this conversation is filled with practical gems for anyone navigating leadership, business growth, or personal development.
🎧 Learn more about Brent Szalay, work at https://www.seiva.com.au/ or follow on LinkedIn
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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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We acknowledge the Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, and to Elders past, present and future.