EPISODE #26: Mark Mirra on Conflict, Communication & High-Stakes Conversations

Mastering Negotiation Through Emotional Intelligence

Negotiation isn’t about pressure—it’s about clarity, confidence, and connection.

In this episode with Mark Mirra, CEO and co-founder of Aligned Negotiation, to unpack what most professionals get wrong about negotiation—and how to fix it.

Mark has trained executives, entrepreneurs, and sales teams at over 150 companies (including Berkshire Hathaway) in negotiation strategy, conflict resolution, and high-performance communication. His insights will change the way you approach deals, teams, leadership—and even your personal relationships.

💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:

✔ How to improve your negotiation skills using emotional intelligence
✔ The 4 types of negotiation: bargaining, trading, creating, partnering
✔ How to communicate with confidence in high-pressure situations
✔ Why clarity and boundaries are more effective than people-pleasing
✔ How to use conflict as a tool for alignment and growth
✔ Mark’s journey from rejection to leading a trusted negotiation consultancy

Whether you’re in sales, leadership, consulting, or career transition, this episode offers real-world negotiation techniques, mindset strategies, and a new way to think about power and presence in conversation.

🔗 Connect with Mark Mirra:

Website: https://alignednegotiation.com
Email: hello@alignednegotiation.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markmirra/

 

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