In this episode we are joined by our distinguished guest, Daniella Kahane. As the co-founder and CEO of WIN Women, Daniella shares her journey from a successful career in filmmaking to her commitment to fostering women's voices in business.

Throughout the conversation, we explore the significance of collaboration and relationship-building among women, emphasizing the need to merge our personal and professional lives for mutual benefit.

Daniella elucidates her experiences and insights, particularly regarding the challenges women face in negotiation, and advocates for a shift in mindset that embraces negotiation as a tool for connection rather than confrontation.

This episode serves as a clarion call for women to recognize their intrinsic value and the necessity of advocating for their needs in various contexts, thereby paving the way for a more equitable future.

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Guest Spotlight:

Daniella Kahane is a Peabody Award-winning filmmaker and the Co-founder and CEO of WIN Summit (Women in Negotiation), an organization dedicated to empowering women through negotiation training and leadership development.

Before co-founding WIN, Daniella built a distinguished career as a filmmaker and content producer, with her work featured at prestigious festivals such as Sundance, Tribeca, Toronto, Telluride, and SXSW.

Daniella is also an angel investor in female-founded brands and co-founder of ATOOF, a luxury artisanal Judaica company. She holds degrees from Barnard College and Columbia University's School of the Arts and has been recognized with the HBO Young Producer’s Award and as a runner-up for the Producers Guild of America Award.

Above all, she is proud to be the mother of three daughters, who she affectionately refers to as her most formidable negotiation partners.

Website: http://www.winsummit.com

Takeaways:

• Daniella discusses how pivotal life moments shaped her journey into film and women's empowerment through negotiation.
• The episode highlights the importance of blending personal and professional relationships to enhance networking opportunities for women.
• Listeners are encouraged to embrace their unique strengths in negotiation rather than conforming to traditional adversarial tactics.
• The hosts emphasize the significance of self-awareness in negotiation, urging women to prioritize their needs and aspirations.
• The conversation illustrates the value of experiential learning at the Wind Summit, where attendees will acquire practical skills for empowerment.

Chapters:

07:04 Defining Moments in Film and Leadership

19:36 The Power of Connection and Advocacy

32:51 Understanding Women's Unique Approach to Negotiation

48:17 Charting a New Course for Women in Leadership

1.Why do most women feel uncomfortable negotiating—and how do we reframe that?

2.What makes negotiation a learnable, deeply human skill?

3.How can storytelling and emotional intelligence improve negotiation outcomes?

4.Why is defining your needs the first step to reclaiming agency?

5.What does it look like to raise daughters who know their worth?

Favorite Quotes:

“Negotiation starts with the self. You can’t steer yourself toward a destination if you don’t know what that destination is.” – Daniella Kahana

“Every negotiation is an opportunity to connect and problem-solve—not a battle to win.” – Daniella Kahana

“We’re building a new model of power—one where empathy and effectiveness go hand in hand.” – Coco Sellman

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