Radim Pařík: Mastering Negotiation for Life and Business

In this episode, Radim Pařík, a skilled negotiator from the Czech Republic, shares his fascinating journey from corporate executive to full-time negotiation expert. Pařík discusses how fear often holds people back from asking for what they truly want, both in life and business. He reveals the key to successful negotiation lies in being kind but firm, as being overly nice can lead to unsatisfactory compromises. Through real-life examples, Pařík illustrates how negotiation can save businesses, families, and even lives. Now, his mission includes teaching negotiation to children, helping them gain confidence and control over their futures.
Chapters:
00:08 - Introduction to Radim Pařík
00:38 - Background as vice president in retail
01:33 - The fear behind not asking for what you want
02:30 - The difference between being kind and being nice
03:50 - Pařík’s decision to quit corporate life
05:00 - First experience helping with a negotiation
06:30 - Helping a family save assets during a betrayal
09:00 - Teaching negotiation to children without parents
10:50 - Radim’s contact details and closing thoughts