Finding the right words in a stressed situation can be frustrating. You want to make your thoughts known and it can be tough to say it just right so your message gets across. Not only is this an obstacle in dating, but in all of our relationships in life! Hence why Fotini Iconomopoulos is here this week to help you navigate those tricky situations when you need to say the right thing at the right time! Nicknamed “the negotiator” as a child, Fotini has been honing her skills her entire life. For the last decade, she’s been empowering Fortune 500 executives and their teams to achieve their objectives through her expertise in negotiation, communication, and persuasion. She guides clients through high-stakes scenarios and creates customized intensive negotiation workshops for clients who want to further develop their teams across all industries. When she’s not strategizing with clients, Fotini is a frequent guest on CBC and CTV Television, a professor of MBA Negotiations at the Schulich School of Business and offers her experience to non-profit initiatives. Topics discussed on this week’s podcast include… How to find the right words to say in a tense situation. What to say to a friend when they’re dating someone you think is wrong for them. How to manage your relationship using negotiation tactics. How you can use negotiation tactics to help you through any situation. Follow Fotini on Instagram Find Fortini at her website Have a question for Maria? Want to be part of an upcoming live taping of Ask a Matchmaker on Zoom? Visit askamatchmaker.com Join our Facebook group to be part of the ongoing dating conversation. To learn more about how Maria and how her team can help you find love, visit agapematch.com