Rolling Through Negotiations
Hosted by Matthew Karakoulakis, one of Australia’s top lawyers, this podcast blends the principles of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), First Nations Leadership, and business strategy to help you negotiate like a pro.
Rolling Through Negotiations
John Kounas on Seeing the Blind Spots in Business
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🥋 What does it take to challenge the thinking of CEOs and boards and help them see the blind spots in their own business?
In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew sits down with John Kounas, Business Strategist and Advisor to C-Suite Executives and Boards, to unpack the structures, strategies, and mindset shifts that drive real results.
From building vision, mission, and values that teams actually buy into, to pivoting fast when the market shifts, John shares why clarity, agility, and integrity are non-negotiable for leaders. He reveals how scaling is all about structuring teams, listening deeply, and making decisions that ripple through an entire organisation.
Whether you’re leading a business, building one, or looking to sharpen your negotiation game, this conversation offers practical takeaways and a fresh perspective on success that lasts.
Connect with John Kounas on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/john-kounas-682a99209
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