106 B: Rewire Your Mind: Unlearning And Exploring Alternative Ways To Think | With Sakshi Arora & Ashna Sikri

01/02/25 • 24 min

Welcome to the NEGOTIATEx podcast, where Sakshi Arora and Ashna Sikri explore the transformative process of unlearning for personal and professional growth. This episode dives into the importance of dismantling outdated beliefs and adopting new, empowering perspectives. They discuss strategies such as using positive language, embracing self-affirmations, and leveraging community support to sustain wellness habits. The conversation highlights intrinsic motivation and outlines a comprehensive framework for developing personalized wellness routines. Tune in to learn how to foster a holistic approach to well-being, tailored to individual readiness and autonomy, and drive a proactive shift in mindset and habits.

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106 A: Strategies On How To Prevent Employee Burnout | With Sakshi Arora & Ashna Sikri

In this episode of the NEGOTIATEx podcast, Sakshi Arora, a professor and health coach, shares her journey from coping with autoimmune disorders to developing strategies for preventing employee burnout in tech. Her method involves an engineering approach to wellness, utilizing data to tailor programs that enhance well-being. Joining her is Ashna Sikri, a strategist focused on managing ADHD in the tech industry, who discusses the benefits of Sakshi’s program in building her emotional resilience. Together, they explore the impact of personalized wellness programs and advocate for a supportive, empathetic approach to building professional environments.

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107 A: Unlocking Success Through Strategic Negotiations | With Jeff Weiss

This podcast episode of NEGOTIATEx features Jeff Weiss, a seasoned expert in strategic negotiations with roles at Mass General Brigham, and contributions to the Harvard Negotiation Project. Jeff shares insights from his mentorship by Roger Fisher, highlighting critical lessons from Fisher’s WWII experiences and their applications in global conflict management. The discussion also explores essential negotiation skills such as managing perceptions, building trust, and fostering creativity, alongside strategies for overcoming power imbalances and navigating complex negotiations effectively. Additionally, Jeff emphasizes the importance of preparation and perspective in achieving successful negotiation outcomes, using personal anecdotes and broader implications for strategic negotiations within organizations.