Season 7, Episode 4. Marco Molina, founder of Molina & Associates, in Geneva, Switzerland.

Marco officially becomes my first guest to come back for a second conversation, since a lot has changed since the last time we spoke! 

In our conversation, we will start where we left off, discussing the informal process Marco facilitated on World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement reform, how he approached it, and the lessons he learned.

We also discuss his transition from a long-serving government official to the private sector, where he has been providing his expertise to a wide range of clients. You will not want to miss some of the key insights he has gained from this process and his views on what may come next.

It is always a pleasure to talk to Marco; this conversation was no exception!

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Some of our guests include Dr. Willy Mutunga (former Chief Justice Kenya), Dr. Chang-fa Lo (former Constitutional Court Justice), Dr. Grethel Aguilar (DG of IUCN), Dr. Peter Van den Bossche (fmr. Chairman of the Appellate Body WTO), Jesus Seade (Undersecretary for North America Mexico's MFA), Amb. Angel Villalobos (Mexico to WTO), Petros Mavoridis (Columbia Law School & CAS Arbitrator), Johanna Hill (DDG WTO), Edward Kwakwa (ADG at WIPO), Howard Stupp (two-time Pan American gold medalist & fmr. Director of Legal Afrs. at IOC), Marco Aleman (ADG at WIPO), David Bisbee (DPR Mission of US to WTO), Lenka Nahlovska (Secretary Czech Arbitration Court), Barbara Ramos (Chief Research & Strategies ITC), Ralph Ossa (Chief Economist WTO), David Zonana (filmmaker), Amb. James Baxter (Australia to WTO), Amb. Nadia B. Theodore (Canada to WTO), Anna Kazejak (filmmaker), Andreas Koefoed (filmmaker), and Andres Veiel (filmmaker).

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Die PmbH-Lach- und Sachgeschichten bringen heute das Thema Verhandlungen und Verhandlungstechniken mit. Christof krönt sich selbst zum Meister der Analogien mit seiner Brauhaus-Zoll-Erklärung, es wird erforscht, wo das geläufige "Win-Win" herkommt und Christof und Julian erzählen von ihren Erfahrungen aus eigenen Verhandlungsrunden. Und als Bonusgeschichte die Origin Story, wie VW als 1. westlicher Autohersteller nach China ging.

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:05:18) Trump-Zölle mit Bier erklärt
(00:13:53) Verhandlungstechniken - aktuell wie nie
(00:24:27) Win-Win & Verhandlungsjudo - wer hat's erfunden?
(00:38:56) Aus PmbHs Verhandlungsnähkästchen
(00:52:16) Don't negotiate with yourself
(01:02:45) Von Mini- und Mega-Verhandlungen
(01:17:54) China und VW - wie alles begann

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Folge #50 - PmbH-Lach- und Sachgeschichten - Heute mit Verhandlungstechnik

Morning,

Back in the day I use to upload slightly more serious chats subject matter wise, this chat is basically a slightly test those waters sort of chat.

Regards,

Dion Harper

A Dip My Toes In The Democratic Waters Sort Of Chat 05052025

EPISODE TRAILER - When it comes to commercial contracts, are lawyers sometimes just moving the puck around? Or are we trying to score...?  As in hockey, lawyers can decide that our goal is to close, just like a professional hockey team can decide their goal is to win the Stanley Cup. 

Join us to hear our simple tips on HOW to negotiate with closing in mind.  

And as always, we have our goods and gripes. Darlene loved another podcast that perfectly mixed the professional and the political in another context, and Mike is listening to podcasts about... trade secrets? Oh and Jerry Maguire, "the perfect movie". Also "Super Team Canada". Darlene has a follow-up mouthtape gripe, and Mike must stay indoors despite the beautiful spring weather.

Episode Trailer - Setting the Right Goal: Closing Commercial Contracts

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Navigate the complex landscape of business risk with insights from a panel of seasoned experts.
A Commercial Insurance Broker: Gain crucial insights into mitigating financial exposures and securing your assets.
A Negotiation Lawyer: Master the art of strategic negotiation to protect your interests in every deal.
A Contract Law Expert (Judge & Arbitrator): Understand the intricacies of contract law to avoid costly disputes and litigation.
A Business Coach: Learn how to proactively identify and manage risks in product development, from design to recalls.
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Backyard Blindfolds Episode #7 - Negotiation, Sacrafice and Compromise + Mid-life Relationships

Episode #7 (2021) - Negotiation, Sacrafice and Compromise + Mid-life Relationships

In this episode, Ricardo discusses the impact of the AI Act, the European regulation on artificial intelligence (General-Purpose AI models). The law, passed in 2024 and fully in force in 2026, began imposing strict rules on general-purpose AI models such as GPT, Claude, and Gemini on August 2, 2025. Projects using these AIs, even for simple integration, must also follow ethical, privacy, and transparency requirements. This changes the role of the project manager, who now needs to ensure legal compliance. Despite criticism that the law limits innovation, Ricardo emphasizes that it signals technological maturity. For him, adapting is essential to avoid risks and add value to projects.

Listen to the podcast to learn more!
#artificialintelligence, #globalprojects, #negotiation

General-Purpose AI in the Spotlight: What the EU AI Act Means for Your Projects

Tifa's Big Negotiation Battle

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Rebekah Potter and Kelly Ward of @RightSideLeftTurn talk relationships and midlife U-Turns on BackYard Blindfolds. Started in 2021 (see older archives uploaded here) and returning in 2025 to discuss what was tackled over the years in between. Additionally,  we discuss how we bring meaning to life.

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רונית כפיר היא אשת תקשורת - שדרנית רדיו וטלויזיה בעבר, מעצבת פנים וכיום מרצה, מלמדת ומייעצת על תקשורת עם לקוחות לנשים עם כוונות רווח.

Christof und Julian nehmen Euch mit auf die Reise durch die wundersame Welt der Wirtschaft. Absurdes, Abenteuerliches und Aberwitziges sind in diesem Wirtschafts-Podcast keine Randnotiz, sondern füllen ganze Episoden - denn jedes Mal philosophieren Christof und Julian über nichts Geringeres als über die zum Scheitern verurteilten Ideen zur Rettung der Welt und über die schönsten und gleichzeitig moralisch fragwürdigen Geschäftsmodelle.
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Vielen Leuten geht es so, dass sie das Gefühl haben, zu wenig oder gar nichts über "diese Wirtschaft" zu wissen oder nur an trockene, öde Aktienkurse oder noch schlimmer an die Steuererklärung denken. Wenn es Dir auch so geht, dann wird dich unser Podcast "Wundersame Wirtschaftswelt - Der Podcast mit beschränkter Haftung (PmbH)" vom Gegenteil überzeugen. In jeder Episode nehmen sich Christof und Julian jeweils ein moralisch fragwürdiges Geschäftsmodell und eine zum Scheitern verurteilte Weltidee vor, diskutieren darüber und spinnen diese weiter und ordnen für Euch ganz nebenbei Fachchinesisch und aktuelle Geschehnisse ein. Wir sind nicht der erste Business-Podcast, aber mit Sicherheit einer der unterhaltsamsten. Wenn Du über absurde, abscheuliche, abenteuerliche und aberwitzige Episoden des Wirtschaftsleben Bescheid wissen willst, dann ist die "Wundersame Wirtschaftswelt - Der Podcast mit beschränkter Haftung (PmbH)" genau das Richtige für Dich.
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