Nancia Guivarra on Negotiations and Beyond

In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, we sit down with Nancia Guivarra, a Meriam (Magaram), Wuthathi, and Bindal Juru woman, investigative journalist, and storyteller. With over two decades of experience media production, communications and entertainment, Nancia shares how her deep connection to her culture and heritage informs her approach to journalism and negotiation.

🎯 Key Insights:

• Know Your Roots: Nancia emphasises how understanding where you come from, your culture, and the people that came before you gives you the strength to navigate the world with confidence, especially when negotiating in high stakes environments.
• Master the Art of Questioning: As a journalist, Nancia shares a powerful technique: starting with lighter questions before delving deeper into the core issues. This method is crucial in negotiations, helping to build trust and uncover the real interests behind the conversation.
• The Coconut Tree: When you are grounded in your values and cultural foundations, you can adapt to changing circumstances with strength and flexibility. Just like the coconut tree, your foundation in culture helps you stay steady, while new strategies and approaches (like new leaves) evolve as needed.

Nancia’s wisdom will inspire you to explore your own story, bringing strength and insight into your negotiations, whether in business or personal life.

We encourage you to explore more of Nancia’s work on Australia’s premier Indigenous current affairs program, Living Black: https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/living-black

Thanks for listening! Tune in next week for another episode of Rolling Through Negotiations.