👋🏻 Hey there, David here
Tell me. I’m curious. What would you do or say to win a negotiation, while staying ‘liked’ at the same time?
In this issue I’ll explore 12 Phrases That Win Negotiations and 5 Factors or Likeability.
THIS MONTH’S SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE
12 Phrases That Win Negotiations
Negotiation happens in all walks of life. Personal. Work. Relationships. So, how do we navigate different views (respectfully), to reach a mutual agreement and respect the relationships around us?
In my subscriber exclusive article, discover 12 phrases that win negotiations.
MEADE ON THE MOVE
Here’s a rundown of my recent diary since we last spoke:
🎤 Keynote speaker for Arjo UK in Belfast, Northern Ireland
🇬🇧 Off-the-shelf keynote for Caremark in Burton-upon-Trent, UK
🇺🇸 Corporate keynote speaker and facilitator in Orlando, Florida
🍀 Keynote speaker for AG UK’s Sales Summit, at The Titanic Hotel, Belfast
🇬🇧 Bespoke keynote for Kinetic Solutions in Nottingham, UK
🎥 Virtual keynote for Diageo’s Staff Summit 2026
🇬🇧 CSR facilitator for Lunio’s Annual Kick Off event in London, UK
✈️ Next check-in: Belfast International airport > London Gatwick airport
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AUDIENCE FEEDBACK
98% of Diageo found the session valuable
Earlier this month, I led a virtual keynote for Diageo’s Staff Summit 2026 on the theme of ‘Bold Goals – Bold Minds’, and the feedback has been fantastic!
Diageo’s Virtual Keynote Feedback
Diageo’s Virtual Keynote Feedback
FROM THE FEED
1. Most popular: The Power of Likeability
People say “yes” more to those they like. So here are five factors of likeability that can make those around you feel safe, seen and valued.
THIS CAUGHT MY EYE
As part of my research in positive psychology for the masters programme at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), I have started spending more time with film photography. 📷
Manhattan, New York City. Photo: David Meade
It is slow, intentional and mindful. And it allows me to savour the small moments that normally disappear when I’m moving from airport ✈️ to stage 🎤 to hotel 🏨 to taxi 🚕
Research from Psychologist Fred Bryant has shown that slowing down to appreciate ordinary moments strengthens memory and enjoyment.
Visit my LinkedIn post to learn more about this type of positive psychology.
