In this episode of the Master of Achievement Podcast, I sit down with Dominique Gill, founder and managing director of Urban Core, a trailblazer in the construction industry. We dive deep into the art of negotiation and how it's more than just a business tool—it’s a life skill.

We explore how negotiation happens in our everyday lives, from negotiating time with our loved ones to complex business deals. Dominique also reveals her fascinating approach to reading people in negotiations, why understanding the ‘why’ behind someone’s position is crucial, and how to adapt your style to fit the situation. Plus, she shares some personal stories about navigating tough emotional stakes in both her professional and personal life, making the point that negotiation often goes hand in hand with high emotions.

If you've ever wondered how to negotiate better in your own life—whether it’s for a salary, more responsibility at work, or simply getting more of what you need—this episode is full of practical advice, including the importance of preparation, adaptability, and even using a little psychology to get to 'yes.'

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
03:34 The Importance of Negotiation in Various Aspects of Life
08:10 The Fundamentals of Successful Negotiation
12:12 Preparing for Negotiations: Understanding Your Position
15:41 Acknowledging Complexity and Finding Common Ground
19:23 The Role of Emotions in Negotiations
22:46 Personal Development and Growth in Negotiations
26:34 Introduction and Personal Experience
30:13 Teamwork and Collaboration
32:01 Dealing with Unwillingness to Negotiate
34:21 Avoiding Cornering and Formalizing Negotiations
39:13 The Power of Asking 'Why'

Connect with Dominique Gill
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominique-gill/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dominiquegill_builder/

Follow Urban Core
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/urban-core/mycompany/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/urbancore.au/

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What should I cover in the next episode?

Join our annual Reflecting and Goal Setting Workshop for Success. Limited spots. High Tea. Great Vibes. Incredible Opportunity to slow down, honor your 2024 and set your 2025 up for success!
https://www.masterofachievement.com/event-details/reflecting-goal-setting-workshop

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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanienguyenofficial/⁠⁠
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Website: ⁠www.masterofachievement.com
Email: ⁠hello@stephanienguyen.com.au

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In this episode, I sit down with Rosie Chong - the 9-5 Personal Branding Gal and LinkedIn Expert who shares insider tips & tricks to help inspire and educate others around the world to build a memorable personal brand and has spent the last 3.5 years sharing her authentic journey (the good and the bad) in building her personal brand.

So with everything, awareness is such a key piece to getting over whatever hurdle or obstacle you’re in, so in this episode, you will learn:

• How to identify the key signs of burnout?
• How to find that spark again with things you use to love doing even if you feel so demotivated at this point in time
• Our personal strategy on being able to manage it all

Let’s get into it!

Hello hello and welcome back to the Master of Achievement Podcast, I’m Stephanie Nguyen - founder and podcast host and thankyou for joining me on another week of Master of Achievement where I provide actionable insights and brain gems to enable ambitious achievers to meaningfully achieve in their careers and personal growth.

Connect with Rosie Chong
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosielchong/
Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/rosiechong/?hl=en
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rosiechong?lang=en

What should I cover in the next episode?

Join our annual Reflecting and Goal Setting Workshop for Success. Limited spots. High Tea. Great Vibes. Incredible Opportunity to slow down, honor your 2024 and set your 2025 up for success!
https://www.masterofachievement.com/event-details/reflecting-goal-setting-workshop

✳️ Connect with Stephanie Nguyen
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanienguyenofficial/⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stephanienguyenofficial⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/masterofachievement
Website: ⁠www.masterofachievement.com
Email: ⁠hello@stephanienguyen.com.au

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→ Sharing this episode with your friend if you believe it will add value to them.
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Congratulations on making it to the mid year mark of 2024!

The year’s just zooomed by hasn't it?

If you’re feeling like you’re in autopilot mode, like every week is zooming by so quickly, like you haven’t achieved anything (even though probably in reality you have done so much more than you give yourself credit for), this episode was meant for you.

Today, there’s 7 questions that I want you to answer to reflect the 6 months that have just zoomed by.

If you can understand what worked or what didn't work, this will allow you to replicate success again!

Reflect with me! Here are the 7 questions:

1. What are the top 3 things that I learned that I’m really proud of, but in the moment of learning it made me feel really really really uncomfortable?
2. What did success feel like for me in the first half of the year, and what does success feel like for me over the next 6 months?
3. What were the original systems or habits that I set up at the start of the year that I'm readjusting because it isn’t working?
4. What is an original original system or habit that I set up this year that has continued to work out for me?
5. What is something that I'm currently struggling with and currently working on getting better at?
6. What is 1 word to theme the rest of your 2024?
7. What’s a quote you’re really loving at the moment which sums up your first half of 2024 and why?

Chapters

00:00 Reflecting on the First Half of the Year

04:30 Learning to Delegate and Share Roles

10:27 Embracing Rest and Healing

16:04 Pushing Through Limiting Beliefs

20:48 Redefining Success

24:19 Adjusting Systems and Habits

25:47 Working on Personal Struggles

26:47 Being Present in the Moment

28:06 Thinking Like a Farmer: Accepting the Seasons of Life

What should I cover in the next episode?

Join our annual Reflecting and Goal Setting Workshop for Success. Limited spots. High Tea. Great Vibes. Incredible Opportunity to slow down, honor your 2024 and set your 2025 up for success!
https://www.masterofachievement.com/event-details/reflecting-goal-setting-workshop

✳️ Connect with Stephanie Nguyen
LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanienguyenofficial/⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stephanienguyenofficial⁠⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/masterofachievement
Website: ⁠www.masterofachievement.com
Email: ⁠hello@stephanienguyen.com.au

You can make my day by...
→ Sharing this episode with your friend if you believe it will add value to them.
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