
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.
Episodes
93 episodes
First Nations Leadership with EJ Garrett
🥋 What does it mean to truly listen, not just in a conversation, but in life, business, and negotiation?This week on Rolling Through Negotiations, we yarn with EJ Garrett, a proud Darumbal and Wulli Wulli man, filmmaker, and fou...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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49:25

First Nations Leadership with Richard Hurst
🥋 What if mastering sales could help you create real change, not just in business, but for community too?In this episode we yarn with Richard Hurst, a proud Gamilaroi man whose career spans property, education, recruitment, and leadershi...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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31:49

Mentoring, Self-Leadership & Negotiation with LinkedIn Top Voice Lindsey Leigh Hobson
🥋 Ever wondered what it really means to ‘find your gold’ and how that mindset shapes your leadership and negotiation skills?In this episode, we roll through the power of mentoring, self-awareness, and behavioural flexibility with Lind...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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30:10

First Nations Leadership: Co-Design and Respectful Negotiation with MTL Consulting Founder Marius Little
🥋 What does real co-design look like and how do we shift from consultation to genuine collaboration?This week is NAIDOC Week, a time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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33:00

What Drives a Great Leader? A Conversation with Brent Szalay, Strategic Advisor to Growing Businesses
🥋 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 t...
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Episode 89
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33:15

James d’Apice, Lawyer and Creator of Coffee and a Case Note, Talks Disputes, Growth and Humility
In this episode, we sit down with James d’Apice, the commercial litigator behind the beloved podcast Coffee and a Case Note. Known for serving up short, sharp legal insights over a long black, James brings his sharp wit, humilit...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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32:05

First Nations Leadership with Gemma Lloyd, Founder of Sacred Country Consulting
In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew has a yarn with Gemma Lloyd a proud Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr woman, founder of Sacred Country Consulting, and a leader whose journey bridges community, business, and spirituali...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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36:15

First Nations Leadership: Christine Ross on Legacy and the Power of Community Driven Events
🥋 What does it take to bring together 27 Aboriginal businesses, amplify truth-telling, and pass the baton to the next generation?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew sits down with Christine Ross a proud Arre...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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31:28

First Nations Leadership: The Yarn’n Story with Lane Stockton
🥋 What happens when purpose, profit, and Indigenous culture all roll into one?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew sits down with Lane Stockton, a proud Wiradjuri man and the Founder & CEO of Yarn’n, Aust...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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36:55

What It Takes to Build a High Performing Team with Saebah Rem
🥋 What does it take to lead high-performing teams in one of the most demanding work environments contact centres? In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew sits down with Saebah an operational leader w...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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34:14

First Nations Leadership: Tina McGhie, Co-CEO of Curijo: Culture, Courage & Connection
🥋 What does it really mean to walk in two worlds and how can culture, community, and country shape the way we negotiate?In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tina McGhie, a Wiradjuri-Ngunnawal woman and Co-CEO of Carugio. Drawing fr...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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30:00

Dr Jillian Comber, Heritage Consultant & Mediator: Negotiating with Respect for Country
🥋 How do we protect what’s sacred, and why does cultural heritage matter in everyday negotiations?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew sits down with Dr Jillian Comber, archaeologist, mediator and Director of...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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33:00

Craig Donaldson, BJJ Black Belt & Integrity Martial Arts Founder: Leading with Integrity On and Off the Mats
🥋 What does it mean to train with integrity and how can martial arts shape the way we show up in the rest of our lives?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew sits down with Craig Donaldson, founder and head ins...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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47:45

Jiu-Jitsu, Negotiation & Resilience: Lessons from BJJ Mental Models Host & Black Belt Steve Kwan
🥋 What does it really mean to be like water in business, on the mats, and in life?This week on Rolling Through Negotiations, we welcome Steve Kwan, host of the world’s most popular Jiu-Jitsu concepts podcast,
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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1:18:35

Kim Cousins, Roll or Die Podcast Co-Host: Lessons from One of Australia's Early Female BJJ Black Belts
🥋 What does it take to become one of the first female black belts in a male dominated sport and how does that mindset translate to life off the mats?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew sits ...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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1:01:39

James 'JT' Tomlinson, Bulletproof for BJJ Co-Host: Negotiation, Chaos & the BJJ Mindset
🥋 Can the mindset you build on the mat help you navigate chaos, set boundaries, and negotiate with clarity?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew sits down with James “JT” Tomlinson, co-host of Bulle...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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1:29:37

Thomas Rozdzynski, RŌL Academy Owner & RŌL Radio Podcast Host: Jiu Jitsu & Leadership
🥋 How do structure, discipline, and self-awareness create better leaders on and off the mats?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, we sit down with Thomas Rozdzynski, 3rd Degree Black Belt, Judo Black...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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1:06:20

Andrew Bacon on First Nations Leadership, Governance and Community Impact
🥋 How do you stay strong when negotiations start from a place of disadvantage?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, we sit down with Andrew Bacon, a proud Yamaji man, governance and cybersecurity professional, and adv...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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1:05:24

Negotiation Under Pressure: Military Lessons from Adam Evans
🥋 What do you do when negotiations escalate beyond words?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, we sit down with Adam Evans, a strategic thinker, military veteran, and co-founder of Anywise Consulting to explore what b...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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55:10

Rolling with Jason "Argonaut" Petropoulos MMA Fighter, BJJ Black Belt & FFC Champion
🥋 What happens when a fighter, visionary coach, and savvy business owner shares the mental framework that turns setbacks into stepping stones for success?In this new episode, we yarn with Jason Petropoulos, better known as "Argonaut...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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1:33:02

BJJ Mental Coach Podcast Host: Gustavo Dantas on Mindset, Competition and Authentic Leadership
🥋 What happens when a lifelong competitor, coach, and mindset expert reveals the mental framework behind peak performance?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, we sit down with Gustavo Dantas, a 6th degree BJJ black b...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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1:05:19

Innovation & Technology in Law with Alex Solo Lawyer and Co-Founder of Sprintlaw
🥋 How do you balance innovation, legal expertise, and the human touch in a fast changing world?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, we sit down with Alex Solo, co-founder of Sprintlaw, a law tech firm t...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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54:52

Mervyn Fernando on First Nations Leadership, Negotiation & Fair Business Deals
🥋 How do First Nations leadership, resilience, and truth shape success in business, negotiations, and life?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, we sit down with Mervyn Fernando, a proud Dunghutti and Kamilaroi...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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52:37

First Nations Leadership & Resilience: Uncle Lionel Dukakis on Overcoming Adversity
🥋 How do resilience, identity, and love shape the way we negotiate in life and business?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, we’re joined by Uncle Lionel Dukakis, a Proud Gunditjmara Man, business leader, and survivor of the...
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Season 1
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Episode 70
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40:07

Peter de Been on BJJ Lifestyle & Lessons from a 6th-Degree Black Belt
🥋 What happens when a pioneer of Australian Jiu Jitsu shares decades of wisdom on resilience, strategy, and the deeper meaning behind the art?In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, we sit down with Peter DeBean,...
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Season 1
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Episode 69
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1:25:05
