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Negotiate Anything

Angela Cheng-Cimini: Mastering Difficult Conversations in HR

Negotiate Anything

American Negotiation Institute

Education, Business, Self-improvement

4.7748 Ratings

🗓️ 27 February 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Angela Cheng-Cimini, a seasoned HR professional with three decades of experience. Angela shares her expertise on navigating difficult conversations in the workplace, particularly those resembling mediation between conflicting parties. Delving deep into the essence of organizational courage, Angela emphasizes the importance of open communication and self-awareness in professional settings. As she transitions into a new chapter in her life, Angela reflects on the value of being honest and transparent to foster a productive work environment. What will be covered: Strategies for handling workplace mediations and resolving conflicts effectively. The concept of organizational courage and its impact on corporate culture. Angela's personal experiences and insights from her extensive HR career. Follow Angela on LinkedIn Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey, I'm Kwame Christian and you are about to step into the world of Negotiate Anything,

0:06.2

the number one negotiation podcast in the world where we teach you how to make difficult conversations easier while getting more of what you want in the process.

0:14.7

Each episode is packed with practical tips and strategies from the experts.

0:19.5

We delve into negotiation, conflict resolution,

0:22.7

and leadership skills that are crucial in both business and in life. Whether you're closing a deal,

0:28.3

managing a team, or navigating personal relationships, negotiate anything provides you with the tools

0:33.9

you need to succeed. Our conversations are real, relatable, and most importantly, rooted

0:39.8

in practicality. So if you're ready to transform your conversations and elevate your negotiation skills,

0:46.2

join me on Negotiate Anything. Subscribe and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you love to

0:52.7

listen. Let's make every conversation a winning negotiation.

0:59.1

Angela, thanks for joining us today.

1:01.3

Kwame, thank you for having me.

1:03.2

It is my pleasure. So how would you get a started by telling us a little bit about yourself

1:07.7

on what you do?

1:09.3

So I'm obviously not an audioophile for our listeners just joining us.

1:13.2

Kwamey and I had a great time in the green room preparing for this.

1:17.4

And so I'm a 30-year career HR professional, a mom of two amazing adults.

1:24.2

I married my college sweetheart, and we love to rescue dogs.

1:29.2

So it's a little bit about me. That's amazing. I married my college sweetheart, and we love to rescue dogs. So it's a little bit about me.

1:35.7

That's amazing. I too married my college sweetheart as well. We met in Spanish class and got married on graduation day. So I've been at it for a while. That's great. And can you tell the

1:42.3

listeners a bit about your background in HR too so I actually

1:46.2

studied it as an undergrad my dad discovered this major for me I knew I wasn't a STEM kid and I said

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