What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee?
To conclude our Egypt series of Negotiating the World, Ambassador Herro Mustafa Garg hands the microphone to international moderator Xenia Wickett.
Together, they go behind the podcast and explore the experiences that have shaped Ambassador Garg’s career, from growing up as a Kurdish refugee to nearly 30 years in diplomacy and the high-stakes rooms where decisions have consequences.
Ambassador Garg talks candidly about the moments that shaped her approach to negotiation and decision-making, and the lessons she has learned along the way.
She explains why preparation matters, why emotions matter, why context matters, and why understanding everyone around the table, not just the person with the title, matters.
They also explore the thinking behind Negotiating the World: the importance of curiosity, seeking perspectives across countries, cultures, sectors and generations, and of challenging our own assumptions.
As Ambassador Garg looks ahead to the next series, to be filmed in India, this is a chance to get to know the person behind the questions and understand why she created Negotiating the World.
And, as Ambassador Garg reminds us: "Watch your blind spots and never assume they see the map the way you do."
About Xenia Wickett
Xenia Wickett is an executive coach, geopolitical adviser and international moderator. She has held senior roles across the U.S. government, academia, think tanks and business, including at the National Security Council, Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center and Chatham House. Today, through Wickett Advisory, she works with leaders on decision-making, strategy and navigating a complex global environment.
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