
FREE Webinar: Negotiate Like a Pro
Date and Time
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
Key Take-aways:
- Attend this webinar on effective negotiation and learn how to:
- Prepare before you begin negotiations
- Identify your BATNA (best alternative to a negotiated agreement)
- Practice active listening & effective communication to build rapport and find common ground.
- Establish emotional control & patience to avoid making impulsive decisions that could weaken your position.
- Create win-win solutions that satisfy both parties' core interests.
- Generate leverage & recognize power dynamics to influence outcomes.
- Close and secure commitment to finalize the deal effectively.
Speaker: Phillip Thomas
Founder & CEO, Boston Business Group, LLC
Regional Chair, Vistage International

Phillip C. Thomas is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and trusted advisor with more than 25 years of leadership experience. He specializes in guiding CEOs and senior leaders through the complexities of growing and sustaining high-performing enterprises.
As a Regional Chair with Vistage International, Phillip leads multiple executive groups comprising over 50 members. As Founder and CEO of Boston Business Group, LLC, Phillip provides executive coaching and strategic guidance to private clients.
Before entering business leadership, Phillip spent a decade as a naval intelligence officer, ranking in the top 1% of performers. His military career instilled a lifelong commitment to integrity and results-driven leadership.
Phillip has also led high-tech manufacturing companies as CEO, earning recognition as a two-time finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.
A dedicated lifelong learner, Phillip holds political science and psychology degrees from Brigham Young University and a Master of Science in Strategic Intelligence from the Defense Intelligence Agency. He has further honed his leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution expertise through executive programs at Harvard Business School, Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Harvard Law School.
Location
Zoom Meeting
Fees/Admission
FREE for Chamber Members
Non-Members: $50 (must pay with credit card)
Contact Information
Carlene Covino
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FREE Webinar: Negotiate Like a Pro