The Art of Being Yourself: Elena Kohn’s Tips on Authentic Communication

Negotiate Anything

American Negotiation Institute

Education, Business, Self-improvement

4.7 • 748 Ratings

🗓️ 19 October 2024

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this insightful episode of “Negotiate Anything,” host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., sits down with Elena Kohn, a first-generation attorney and in-house counsel at Advent Health, to explore the transformative power of authentic communication. Elena shares her compelling journey from aspiring to be the ideal lawyer to embracing her unique identity and leveraging authenticity in her professional interactions. Together, they delve into the challenges of shedding stereotypes, the importance of not sweating the small stuff, and the profound impact of genuine, confident communication in negotiations. Tune in to discover valuable insights that can help you navigate challenging conversations and build stronger connections in the legal and business realms. What will be covered: Elena Kohn’s personal evolution from conforming to legal stereotypes to embracing her true self. The role of self-deprecation and humor in humanizing negotiations. Strategies for maintaining composure and effectiveness during high-stakes discussions. Buy The Book: Women in Law: Discovering the True Meaning of Success Women in Law: Discovering the True Meaning of... by Han, Angela (amazon.com) Follow Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenakohn/overlay/contact-info/ Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1 What's in it for you? Exclusive Advice: Gain insights from top negotiation experts. Community Support: Connect with a like-minded community focused on growth. Personal & Professional Growth: Unlock strategies to enhance every aspect of your life. You deserve to negotiate more of the best things in life, and now you can! Don't wait—be the first in line to experience this game-changing resource. 🎁 Special Launch Offer: Subscribe today and get 50% off for the first year. That's just $10 a month or $100 for the year! 🔗 Visit negotiateanything.com to join today and secure your spot. Ensure you don't miss out on any updates or exclusive offers. Elevate your negotiation game with Negotiate Anything Premium—your future of successful negotiations starts now! 🚀

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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.
0:59.2	Elena, thanks for joining us today.
1:01.1	Mommy, thanks so much for having me.
1:02.7	Yeah, it's my pleasure. So how about you get started by telling us a little bit about yourself and what you do?
1:07.4	I would love to. I serve as in-house counsel for Advent Health, which is an 83,000 employee
1:13.7	healthcare system. And that actually brings me to my next point, which is a disclaimer, of course. I'm an
1:20.0	employed attorney, but my interview here speaking with you, this actually doesn't represent the views of
1:26.1	my employer. So the views are my own. I'm not
1:29.0	the CEO of my own law firm. Actually, I'm not a CEO of even my own life because my eight-year-old
1:35.4	runs my life and she tells me exactly what to do. Well, yes. So there you go. I'm a first-generation
1:41.6	attorney. I'm an immigrant and I'm a healthcare and business law
1:46.5	generalist working in house. Fantastic. This is great. And Elena, can you tell them about your book, too?
1:53.0	Oh yes. Thank you so much for mentioning this. 23 women lawyers wrote a book called Women in Law
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