Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only

About Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only

Looking for a better way to practice law? Tired of the traditional, competitive, soul-sucking fight mode? If so, this show is for you. Whether you're a seasoned or novice attorney, For Lawyers Only: Practicing with Purpose will help you up-level your game, rekindle your passion for the law and move to practice with more heart and higher purpose. Your host, award-winning author, and TEDx speaker, Cindy Watson, interviews, top attorneys and other experts about the innate power of persuasion and other tips & tools to get what you want in business and in life. As a world-class empowerment coach, she has a proven track record of motivating people to rediscover their purpose and become the best version of themselves. Cindy is the founder of Women On Purpose and the creator of the Art of Feminine Negotiation™ and HERsuasion™ programs. She's also the founder and managing partner of Watson Labour Lawyers, as an attorney specializing in social justice law for 30 years.

Publisher

Cindy Watson

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Nov 2021

Latest episode

13 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Jul 2026

   Ep. 100: Negotiation With Identity, With Worth And Self-Belonging

   What if the most important negotiation you'll ever have isn't with someone else—but with yourself? In this empowering episode of Practicing With Purpose, Cindy Watson sits down with betrayal recovery expert, attorney, somatic attachment therapist, and bestselling author Lora Cheadle to explore Negotiation With Identity, With Worth And Self-Belonging. Whether you're healing from betrayal, navigating a major life transition, or seeking greater confidence and self-trust, this conversation offers transformative insights into self-leadership, emotional resilience, and the courageous negotiation of becoming fully yourself. Tune in to discover how self-belonging is the foundation for every successful negotiation—in life, relationships, and beyond. In this episode, you will discover: How betrayal ruptures our identity, how can betrayal breaks inside us when it occurs? How does a shift in identity change the way we make choices, speak to ourselves, and show up in future relationships? Self advocating What does it mean to truly reclaim your sense of self-belonging? What's the most important negotiation someone must have with themselves after betrayal? And many more! Learn more about Lora: Website: https://loracheadle.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lora.cheadle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lora-cheadle-lifechoreographer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loracheadle Checkout Lora's books: https://loracheadle.com/books/ Betrayal Recovery Guide: https://loracheadle.com/betrayal-recovery-guide/ If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.practicingwithpurpose.org (http://www.artoffemininenegotiation.com)if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Website: www.practicingwithpurpose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter):  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

2. 

   16 Feb 2026

   Ep. 99: Negotiating Justice When The System Is Stacked

   The concept of "blind justice" frequently collides with the harsh reality of a system built for efficiency rather than equity behind the heavy oak doors of the courtroom. The scales feel bolted to the ground when the weight of the state is weighed against a single person. In this episode, your host Cindy Watson sits down with a legal powerhouse who has seen the courtroom from both sides of the aisle. Attorney James Porfido isn't just a defense lawyer; he is a former prosecutor with over 30 years of experience and a prestigious certification from the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey. As the author of Unequal Justice: The Search for Truth to Balance the Scales, James has dedicated his career to fighting for those navigating a complex and often intimidating legal system. Together, Cindy and James will pull back the curtain on the realities of the courtroom in a deep dive titled "Negotiating Justice When The System Is Stacked." In this discussion, we will uncover: Navigating the justice system. How a shift towards a more emotionally intelligent and collaborative negotiation strategy can change the outcome. What does truth mean in a courtroom context where narratives, evidence, human perspective, and perception are all at play? The patterns of domestic violence and how their cases are handled and mishandled How to bring emotional intelligence and softer skills without being dismissed as weak? Negotiation mistakes, whether inside or outside the courtroom. How to maintain compassion without getting overwhelmed? And many more! Learn more about James: Website: https://porfidolaw.com/ https://www.einhornlawyers.com/attorneys/james-m-porfido/ (https://www.einhornlawyers.com/attorneys/james-m-porfido/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/porfidolaw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-m-porfido-b007461a1/ Check out his book: Unequal Justice: The Search for Truth to Balance the Scales If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.practicingwithpurpose.org (http://www.artoffemininenegotiation.com)if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Website: www.practicingwithpurpose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter):  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

3. 

   8 Dec 2025

   Ep. 98: Negotiating Bully Culture

   Bully culture doesn't emerge overnight—it grows quietly, layer by layer, until it becomes woven into the very fabric of an organization. For many, it shows up as subtle intimidation, undermining comments, shifting goalposts, or a constant sense of walking on eggshells. For others, it's more overt: public shaming, manipulative power plays, or leaders who confuse fear with effectiveness. In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with Andrew Regal for an eye-opening conversation about Negotiating Bully Culture. With more than 30 years of leadership experience across major news and media platforms—including Court TV, CNBC, MSNBC, and The Wall Street Journal—Andrew brings a deep, insider perspective on high-pressure environments where bullying often becomes normalized. He's also the author of Surviving Bully Culture, a compelling and timely book that sheds light on how toxic dynamics take root and, more importantly, how we can navigate them with clarity, courage, and strategy. Join Cindy and Andrew as they explore how to recognize bully culture, why traditional approaches often fall short, and what negotiation tools can help individuals reclaim power, foster healthier communication, and shift entrenched systems from the inside out. In this episode, you will learn: The difference between a leader having a bad day and someone who's truly a bully. The reason behind why bullying is repeated across so many organizations and industries? The particular personality type that attracts bullies. The difficulty to identify these types of abuse. What is the most hurtful form of bullying? The long term impacts of bullying. And many more! Learn more about Andy: Website: https://andyregal.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.regal1/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-regal-b701226/ Checkout Andy's book:https://andyregal.com/my-book/ If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life. Check out our website at www.practicingwithpurpose.org if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here: Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY: Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Website: www.practicingwithpurpose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ X(Twitter):  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email: cindy@womenonpurpose.ca

Who has been a guest on Practicing with Purpose: For Lawyers Only

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• Deidre Gestrin
• Dr Diane Mueller
• Dr Erika Rasure
• Judith Belmont
• Paul Musson

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97

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Engagement

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