Going Predator on the train conductor (Episode 57)

In the next episode  of The Co-founders’ Show, Delphine Koall asks Amy Carroll’s how to handle delicate conversations with your business partner? Whether you're challenging an investment that your co-founder wants to do, or raise a concern regarding your ways of working, it's not always easy to raise certain topics when you're worried about how it will be received. Amy is taking us through her 10 tips to prepare and navigate such conversations in a way which is constructive and lead to a positive outcome. Delphine Koall is a bi-lingual Coach & Facilitator - English & French, Expert in Communication, Leadership & Team Dynamics. Listen to The Co-founders’ Show: https://pod.link/1687561368 Connect with Delphine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delphinekoall/

Delphine Koall interviews Amy at The Co-founders’ Show. At this episode Amy explains how our communication style differs with the context and circumstances, and under stress our style may default to being dominant or submissive, having the opposite effect on the outcome than desired. Delphine Koall is a bi-lingual Coach & Facilitator - English & French, Expert in Communication, Leadership & Team Dynamics. Listen to The Co-founders’ Show: https://pod.link/1687561368 Connect with Delphine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delphinekoall/

Ivna Curi empowers people to advocate for themselves and for their ideas at work.  She’s the host of the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast (400+ episodes), a TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, and author of the book Unapologetic Voice. Ever held back at work because you didn’t want to be that person: too blunt, too pushy, too much?  In this episode, we’re breaking down how to speak up with strength and respect, without crossing the line into aggression. You’ll learn: -What assertiveness really means (and how it’s different from aggression) -Clear examples to show you how to own your voice, not bulldoze others -A practical assertiveness framework to speak up, even to someone more senior or intimidating -What to say when someone interrupts, dominates, or dismisses you in meetings Links: Listen to the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/ Connect with Ivna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/

Ivna Curi, host of Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast, interviews Amy Carroll. In this episode Amy introduces the Predator, Prey, Partner® model. She explains the cost of Predator and especially Prey, and how to step into Partner to neutralize the invisible power game. She demonstrates 4 different external behaviors to project confidence under pressure and provides a user-friendly formula for moving the skills to mastery. Finally, Amy offers listeners the possibility to download a complimentary e-copy of her book The Ego Tango, 7 Partner mindset techniques to get more of what you want, more often, with less hassle. Just drop Amy a note in the subject line: free copy of The Ego Tango www.carrollcoaching.com/contact/ Listen to the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically Podcast: https://speakyourmindnow.libsyn.com/ Connect with Ivna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/ www.assertiveway.com/newsletter https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL

Amy's ego gets triggered because she was attached to the outcome! This leads to her Predator behavior kicking in, even after a zen, yoga class! Non violent Communication techniques enabled her to have some self-empathy and think about how to do things differently next time!

If you don't have your receipt and need to change an item, you can be pretty sure that it may be difficult, in most cases! Well, using my best Partner powers, I managed to get exactly what I needed.

Kevin Carroll uses his Partner powers and energy to make a statement in an engaging way! His Partner attitude helped him create a buzz around his project and continues to influence people around him today!

Rocio used her best Partner Powers and got exactly what she wanted!

Lina finds her car damaged and could have gone crazy! Instead, she slips into Partner mode effortlessly after learning how on my 2-day Open Program. The outcome is Partner-positive!

After 29 years in the construction business, Dave has definitely seen his fair share of Predators! Now working for Hollywood stars, he called me to coach him when the Parquet Princess was not playing ball! Using his Partner Powers, he turned the situation around and even got an apology (and possibly a new friend!)