Local Legends Interview Series
NSA-NT brings a new program series, called the Local Legends- In this spotlight series, our own Niki McCuistion, CSP will be interviewing Chapter (and past Chapter) members who have been instrumental in developing our chapter. You'll learn more about the history of the chapter and about the heart and soul of our servant leaders and their businesses.
With many live (virtually streamed through ZOOM) interviews to watch and participate in, and a few pre-recorded interviews releases mixed in, be inspired in this NEW INTERVIEW SERIES.
About Linda Swindling, JD, CSP
Linda Swindling empowers and equips leaders to negotiate what matters … in everything from big deals to workplace drama. Named one of the Top 30 Global Gurus in Negotiation for 2020, 2021 and 2022, Linda knows first-hand about high-stakes communication and influencing decision makers.
A dealmaker since childhood, Linda’s early career involved hospitality and retail sales. Later, her negotiation expertise was refined in the courtroom and boardroom as a practicing corporate attorney and strategic advisor to CEOs. During her 10 years of practicing law, she became a partner, successfully negotiated several multimillion-dollar agreements, and resolved cases that “couldn’t be settled.”
Linda left her employment, insurance, and mediation practice to found Journey On! - a speaking and professional development company. For more than 25 years, her topic of negotiation has encompassed respectful communication, proactive dispute resolution, inclusive cultures, leadership and team performance, championing change, and achieving breakthrough results.
Clients include Ericsson, George Washington University, the University of Texas at Dallas, AstraZeneca, the Federal Reserve Bank, Intel Capital, Southwest Airlines, Michaels, ATD, SHRM, MPI, Tarrant County, Empire Petroleum, and more.
The creator of the popular Passports to Success book series Linda has authored and/or co-authored twenty books including the award-winning Ask Outrageously: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want and Stop Complainers and Energy Drainers.
A Certified Speaking Professional, Board Certified Coach, and “recovering” attorney, Linda has served NSA both locally and nationally. She is a past-president of NSA-North Texas and a Jos. J. Charbonneau recipient. Nationally, she is a past officer & director of the National Speakers Association, the former editor of Speak magazine, chair of the Meetings Industry Council, and chair of NSA’s Speaker Academy. Currently, she serves on the NSA Foundation’s Board of Trustees and as National President of the Texas Tech Parents Association.
See you LIVE on the line Thursday, February 23rd!
ABOUT YOUR HOST:
NIKI MCCUISTION, CSP
Niki produces the award winning McCuistion Program, now in its 29th year on KERA PBS TV, often working in challenging situations and crisis zones. Her responsibility includes the bottom line- raising the funds to produce the program and working with board members to achieve the mission.
From a business background that includes hands on service, sales, and management experience; and specialized education, including a B.S. in Psychology from Southern Methodist University, an M.L.A. in Philanthropy and Development from St. Mary’s University, an MBA in Leadership and Governance from the University of Dallas, and advanced course work and certifications in coaching, governance and strategy, Niki understands the unique issues facing nonprofits, businesses, and speakers today.