This optimized Q&A expands on the words of a French‑American attorney in labor law, explaining why the influence‑negotiation approach developed by NegoAndCo.

Who is speaking, and in what context?

The voice is Laura Mitchel, a French‑American attorney with 15+ years of practice in labor and employment law, supporting senior executives. She discovered NegoAndCo through her HR network and was struck by the outcomes executives obtained. She wanted a negotiation method that truly differs from common approaches like mediation or principled negotiation—and that consistently works.

How is influence negotiation different from legal negotiation?

In her words, it is not the same profession. Lawyers can negotiate, yet NegoAndCo has a distinct method that goes beyond a strictly legal lens. Rather than remaining confined to statutory caps or conventional schedules, the method opens the field of possibilities and adds influence levers tied to internal politics, corporate culture, stakeholder psychology and context—to go further while treating people with respect.

Is the method confrontational?

No. The influence‑negotiation approach promoted by NegoAndCo is non‑conflictual, designed to respect both the company’s interests and the executive’s goals. A core aim is to legally safeguard agreements (e.g., a negotiated exit) while optimizing outcomes via non‑legal levers.

What benefits has the attorney observed?

With NegoAndCo’s method, she has achieved results she would never have reached using a purely legal or litigation‑only approach. She highlights the added value: navigating internal politics, crafting communication, choosing the right moment, and aligning a respectful strategy that maximizes outcomes.

How is training structured?

Training combines a theory track (principles, cases, wording, strategy) and a practice track (hands‑on support on initial cases, structured feedback, compounding improvement). This in‑situ learning path makes you effective faster and helps you secure the best possible results.

Why does the consultant network matter?

Independent professionals can feel isolated. The network at NegoAndCo provides meaningful support: idea‑testing, experience sharing, and a virtuous spiral of collective progress.

Who is the method for?

For senior executives facing complex situations (mobility, departure, governance crises), HR leaders and in‑house counsel who want non‑legal levers, and consultants seeking a network where negotiation is treated as an influence discipline grounded in ethics and effectiveness.

One final word for candidates?

Dare to take off. Joining Nego & Co means learning a proven, non‑conflict method that respects people while delivering superior results. A departure can be managed: with proper guidance, executives both secure and optimize their outcome.

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