Rolling Through Negotiations Podcast
Welcome to Rolling Through Negotiations, where we blend the strategic mindset of Brazilian Jiujitsu with everyday negotiation skills. Hosted by Matthew Karakoulakis, one of Australia’s top lawyers, this podcast guides you through the essentials of negotiating like a pro. Featuring insights from Brazilian Jiujitsu athletes, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, we explore how physical wellbeing, mental resilience, and professional development are all connected. Rolling Through Negotiations offers transformative stories and perspectives to help you enhance your negotiation techniques and leadership skills.
Rolling Through Negotiations Podcast
Rolling with Anton Harrison-Kern: Pain, Progress, and Persistence
🥋 How can embracing pain, persistence, and a passion for growth redefine your journey in business and life?
In this episode of Rolling Through Negotiations, we’re joined by Anton Harrison-Kern, an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in I.T. and business consulting, as well as a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) practitioner. Anton shares how his journey in BJJ parallels his approach to managing multiple successful business ventures, offering unique insights into resilience and growth.
🎯 Key Insights:
Overcoming Pain as a Tool for Growth: Anton discusses how embracing pain, whether on the mats or in business has been crucial to his personal and professional growth.
Managing Multiple Businesses with a Purpose:
Anton dives into his journey of building 32 concurrent revenue streams, sharing strategies on diversification, resilience, and the importance of finding your own path, rather than copying others.
The Power of Breath and Focus: Anton emphasises how breath work has become a cornerstone of his personal and professional life, helping him navigate challenges, maintain presence, and stay grounded in high pressure situations.
Learning from Loss: Anton shares his perspective on the value of failure and how identifying the lessons within each loss is a key driver of long term success.
So, tie your belts and get ready for an inspiring conversation about the intersection of business, BJJ, and personal growth. Anton’s insights are sure to leave you thinking about how pain and persistence can lead to mastery in both life and negotiations.
PS Got an old Gi lying around? Anton is on a mission to help new BJJ practitioners get started, and your unused Gi could make a big difference! If you’ve got a Gi to donate, reach out to him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/harrisonkerngroup/ and help someone kick off their BJJ journey.
We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Thank you for listening, and we’ll see you next Thursday for another session of Rolling Through Negotiations!
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