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In this solo end of year episode, Matthew reflects on the year that was and unpacks how goals, emotions, mindset, and preparation all shape the outcomes we negotiate in life.

Drawing from law, mediation, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, spirituality, and everyday human experience, Matthew explores:

• Why goal setting and negotiation are inseparable
• How confidence, visualisation, and inner-game practices (like meditation, prayer, self-care, and BJJ) elevate negotiation performance
• SMART Goals & OKRs explained in real-world, practical terms
• How time, clarity, and relevance support goal achievement
• The hidden role of procrastination, why we all fall into it, and how tiny steps can break the cycle
• Why showing up, again and again might be the most underrated negotiation strategy
• How repetition builds competence, and competence builds confidence

As we wrap up 2025, this episode sets the tone for a powerful, intentional, and goal driven 2026. Whether you're negotiating contracts, community outcomes, family discussions, or your own personal growth, this episode will help you anchor your goals, harness your emotions, and step confidently into every negotiation.

If everything in life is a negotiation, learning to set goals well might be your greatest advantage.

🎧 Listen now, subscribe, and get ready for an exciting 2026 with new guests, new insights, and stronger negotiations than ever.

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If you are triggered by any content discussed in this episode and need support, please reach out to the following resources:
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In this new episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew yarns with Leon Filewood, a Torres Strait Islander comedian, legal practitioner turned community development expert, and senior consultant working at the intersection of major infrastructure, First Nations engagement, and cultural empowerment.

Leon shares deep insights into why First Nations peoples must be recognised as rights holders, not stakeholders, and explains the spiritual, cultural, economic, and historical realities that shape how communities engage with the renewable energy transition. He speaks about the impacts of colonisation, the legacy of mission life, intergenerational trauma, and the ongoing struggle for self-determination and economic participation and why this moment in time presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for First Nations communities to lead.

This episode is for listeners interested in justice, renewable energy, cultural intelligence, and the power of respectful negotiation to create better outcomes for Country, community, and generations to come.

You can connect with Leon Filewood on LinkedIn:
https://au.linkedin.com/in/leon-filewood-b4659b5a

Thanks for listening
and until the next one, take care.
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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal views and lived experiences only, it’s not legal, financial, or medical advice.

If you are triggered by any content discussed in this episode and need support, please reach out to the following resources:
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
13YARN: 13 92 76

We acknowledge the Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, and to Elders past, present and future.

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In this insightful episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew yarns with Noa Sheer, Principal Consultant at Sheer Negotiations, Cambridge University Press author, MBA educator, and one of the leading voices in modern negotiation, influence, and persuasion. Noa advises major organisations including Uber, Westpac, PwC, Genesis Energy, and the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces, and is trusted by C-suites, government departments, and boardrooms across Australia and New Zealand.

Together, Matthew and Noa explore the human side of negotiation: why everything in life is a negotiation, how clarity around interests shapes outcomes, and why empathy remains one of the most underrated tools in high-stakes conversations. Noa shares the frameworks she uses to prepare leaders and teams for billion-dollar deals, and explains how understanding motivations, boundaries, alternatives, and the “real problem” beneath the surface can transform any negotiation.

Noa also reflects on the importance of trust-building, curiosity, perspective-taking, and creative problem-solving, offering practical insights drawn from years of academic research and real-world experience.

This episode is for listeners who want to improve their negotiation skills and for anyone interested in the intersection of human behaviour, communication, and practical influence.

To learn more about Noa’s work, visit www.sheernegotiations.com or connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noa-sheer/

Thanks for listening
and until the next one, take care.
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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal views and lived experiences only, it’s not legal, financial, or medical advice.

If you are triggered by any content discussed in this episode and need support, please reach out to the following resources:
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
13YARN: 13 92 76

We acknowledge the Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, and to Elders past, present and future.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this episode may contain the names and voices of people who have passed.

In this powerful episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew sits down with Professor the Honourable Kevin Bell AM QC former Supreme Court Justice of Victoria, leading human rights advocate, winemaker, legal educator, and Commissioner of the Yoorrook Justice Commission.

Kevin reflects on the human side of judicial life, the balance required in decision-making, and the important relationship between empathy and the rule of law.
Drawing on his experience as a Commissioner, Kevin explains the purpose of the Yoorrook Justice Commission and its focus on examining the ongoing impacts of colonisation on First Peoples in Victoria. He speaks about the role of truth-telling in supporting meaningful change and reflects on how treaty-making relates to questions of power, sovereignty, justice, and accountability.

This episode is for listeners interested in thoughtful conversations about justice, truth-telling, and the principles that guide fair decision-making.

To learn more about the Yoorrook Justice Commission, visit https://www.yoorrook.org.au/.

You can also connect with Professor Kevin Bell AM QC at https://au.linkedin.com/in/kevin-bell-67b126205.

Thanks for listening, peace and love to you
and until the next one, take care.

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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal views and lived experiences only, it’s not legal, financial, or medical advice.

If you are triggered by any content discussed in this episode and need support, please reach out to the following resources:
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
13YARN: 13 92 76

We acknowledge the Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, and to Elders past, present and future.

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In this inspiring episode, host Matthew yarns with Thiago Stefanutti, a 4th degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, former Head Coach of Absolute MMA, and now the driving force behind Onya Martial Arts and referee for ADCC Brazil.

Thiago shares his remarkable journey from Brazil to Australia, building world-class athletes, leading one of the nation’s most respected BJJ teams, and returning home to create his own legacy through Onya. Together, Matthew and Thiago explore how the art of Jiu-Jitsu teaches integrity, humility, and resilience, and how these lessons extend far beyond the mats into life, business, and personal growth.

👉 Connect with Thiago and learn more about ONYA Brazilian Jiu-Jistu association: https://onyabjj.com.au/

🎧 New episodes of Rolling Through Negotiations drop every Thursday.

Thanks for listening and until the next one, take care.

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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal views and lived experiences only, it’s not legal, financial, or medical advice.

If you are triggered by any content discussed in this episode and need support, please reach out to the following resources:
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
13YARN: 13 92 76

We acknowledge the Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, and to Elders past, present and future.

Send in a question or comment via text.

In this new episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, host Matthew yarns with Andrew Wilson, founder of Advent Atum, a majority Aboriginal-owned defence and aerospace company built on integrity, humility, and purpose.

Andrew shares how a childhood dream of building aircraft grew into an international company operating at the frontlines of global security from Australian soil to war-torn Ukraine. Through Advent Atum’s journey, he speaks on walking before you can run, learning through mistakes early, and how truth-telling, humility, and cultural grounding shape his approach to leadership and negotiation.

This yarn is for anyone chasing purpose, building resilience, or navigating negotiations where humility, truth, and courage matter most.

👉 Connect with Andrew Wilson and learn more about Advent Atum: LinkedIn – Andrew Wilson

🎧 New episodes of Rolling Through Negotiations drop every Thursday.

Thanks for listening, peace and love to you
and until the next one, take care.

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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal views and lived experiences only, it’s not legal, financial, or medical advice.

If you are triggered by any content discussed in this episode and need support, please reach out to the following resources:
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
13YARN: 13 92 76

We acknowledge the Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, and to Elders past, present and future.

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In this new episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, host Matthew yarns with Petina Tieman - FIML, MAICD, a seasoned Business Strategist, Facilitator, Consultant to Government, Leadership Development Specialist, Keynote Speaker, and Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author.

Petina shares invaluable insights from her work empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses across Australia. With stories drawn from six-year negotiations that brought NASA and Traditional Owner groups together, to mentoring Indigenous entrepreneurs navigating corporate systems, Petina unpacks the complex dance between cultural governance and corporate governance or as she puts it, white-man law versus black-man law.

This episode is a masterclass in negotiation through the lens of cultural intelligence, integrity, and inclusion, a must-listen for leaders, consultants, and anyone passionate about creating equitable opportunities in business.

👉 Connect with Petina on LinkedIn: Petina Tieman

🎧 New episodes of Rolling Through Negotiations drop every Thursday.

Thanks for listening, peace and love to you

and until the next one, take care.

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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal views and lived experiences only, it’s not legal, financial, or medical advice.

If you are triggered by any content discussed in this episode and need support, please reach out to the following resources:
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
13YARN: 13 92 76

We acknowledge the Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, and to Elders past, present and future.

Send in a question or comment via text.

In this powerful episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, Matthew yarns with Jahna Cedar, a proud Nyiyaparli woman and visionary leader whose work bridges culture, business, and community. Jahna shares her insights on empowerment, governance, and cultural integrity, exploring what it truly means to walk in two worlds.

With over two decades of experience in business management, leadership, social justice, and advocacy, Jahna leads by example through Jahna Cedar Consulting, blending innovation with an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

If you want to learn more about Jahna, visit jahnacedar.com or connect on LinkedIn.

Thanks for listening, peace and love to you, and until the next one, take care.

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Disclaimer: This podcast shares personal views and lived experiences only, it’s not legal, financial, or medical advice.

If you are triggered by any content discussed in this episode and need support, please reach out to the following resources:
Lifeline Australia: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
13YARN: 13 92 76

We acknowledge the Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, and to Elders past, present and future.