When preparing for high-stakes professional opportunities, sunk costs can easily induce panic. This episode draws upon classical negotiation strategy to rebalance the playing field.

We discuss:

• BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) in high-stakes job transitions.
• Framing leverage when walking in with zero formal advantages.
• Emotional regulation and recognizing subtle power dynamics in executive interviews.
• Transforming sunk expense into long-term strategic positioning.

Background music from YouTube Audio Library.