320: Redefining Power: Calm, Clarity, And The Courage To Walk Away
About this episode
Cindy Watson and Scott Abbott discuss redefining power in negotiation through calmness, clarity, and the courage to walk away.
Power in negotiation isn't about forcing outcomes—it's about having the confidence, clarity, and self-awareness to make decisions that align with your values. In this insightful episode of The Art of Feminine Negotiation, Cindy Watson sits down with entrepreneur, executive coach, angel investor, and best-selling author Scott Abbott to explore "Redefining Power: Calm, Clarity, And The Courage To Walk Away." As the Founder & CEO of BOS-UP, Straticos, and Phase4 Investments, Scott has spent decades helping leaders build resilient businesses and make high-stakes decisions with confidence. Together, Cindy and Scott discuss why true influence comes from emotional control rather than dominance, how staying calm creates better negotiation outcomes, and why knowing when to walk away is often the greatest source of power. Whether you're negotiating in business, leadership, or life, this episode offers practical strategies to help you lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Join us as we explore: Where the negotiation actually starts? What happens when people enter negotiations without clarity? Even if they are confident. How does preparation can be more intentional in negotiation? How…
People in this episode
Host: Cindy Watson
Guest: Scott Abbott
Topics covered
- negotiation
- power dynamics
- emotional control
- business strategy
- self-awareness
- leadership
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BOS-UP, Straticos, Phase4 Investments
Books & works: The Art of Feminine Negotiation
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