Room 818 examines the psychology behind power, negotiation, leverage and high-stakes decision-making.
Wendy Russell draws on more than two decades navigating high-stakes property transactions to explore how people think, negotiate and make consequential decisions — and how those decisions shape their wealth and the life they create.
featured episodes
The Power of Saying Nothing.
This episode unpacks one of the most underestimated tools in negotiation: silence. Because negotiation isn't just about what someone says they want. It's about understanding why they want it.
3 Simple Power Plays Anyone Can Pull Off.
The moves that instantly position you at the top of the hierarchy.
How to Read a Room, Fast.
We explore one of the most underrated social skills in the world: the ability to accurately assess people, power dynamics, emotional tension, and hidden insecurity — often within minutes of entering a space.