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Negotiate Anything

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.www.americannegotiationinstitute.com
Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. With over 16 million downloads and more than 1,600 episodes, Negotiate Anything was the world’s leading negotiation podcast for nearly a decade, reaching listeners in more than 180 countries. But it’s about more than negotiation—it’s about confidence, connection, and creating outcomes that respect your values. About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books: • How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022) • Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020) As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone. Why This Podcast? At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation. Tune in to Transform Your Life: Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips. Connect with Us: • Website: American Negotiation Institute • Email: simon@negotiateanything.com • LinkedIn: Kwame Christian • YouTube: Negotiate Anything Produced by the American Negotiation Institute For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+NA@yapmedia.com
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Episodes

How to Persuade as a Financial Professional with Molly Grubb AIF®, CBEC®

In this episode, Molly shows service professionals how she persuades her clients in the financial industry by addressing the emotions and the numbers at issue. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Vist Molly's Website Molly's LinkedIn BIO: Molly Grubb is the president and founder of Grubb Wealth Management in Columbus, Ohio. She works with a select group of successful businesses that tend be owned by families who are approaching a liquidity event to help them make smart decisions with thei...

Jun 10, 201918 min

How to Persuade Clients to Make Smart Choices with Mary Beth Storjohann

Marybeth shows us how she persuades clients in their initial meetings to work with her and make smart financial decisions. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Vist Mary Beth's Website Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job readiness, networking, discounts, conflict, difficult people, ...

May 01, 201933 min

How to Structure Deals Persuasively with Austin Fabel

Austin shows us how he was able to negotiate better sponsorship deals for his podcasts by using a creative deal structure, questioning norms, and framing his points positively. Request a Custom Workshop Connect with Austin Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job readiness, networking, discoun...

Apr 09, 201931 min

LIVE Negotiation: How to Negotiate Your Operating Budget

In this practice negotiation, Heather MacArthur shows us how to negotiate for the appropriate budget as an employee of a company or organization. She's also the author of Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Low Man on the Totem Pole: Stop Begging for a Promotion, Start Selling Your Genius . Connect with Heather Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intellige...

Apr 01, 201917 min

How to Negotiate Your Work Budget with Heather MacArthur

Heather shows us how to negotiate for the appropriate budget as an employee of a company or organization. She's also the author of Low Man on the Totem Pole: Stop Begging for a Promotion, Start Selling Your Genius . Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Connect with Heather Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational i...

Mar 26, 201924 min

Online Course Announcement & Workshops in Miami, Los Angeles, and Columbus!

Online Negotiation Course (only 2 weeks left to register) Attend a Negotiation Workshop (Columbus, Miami, Los Angeles) Request a Negotiation Workshop for Your Company Click here to email me if you have questions. Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job readiness, networking, discounts, confli...

Mar 21, 201912 min

Sparring Session 13 with Brandon Bruce

In this episode, I play the role of a hard nosed attorney who uses positional bargaining to try to bully Brandon into a bad contract. Brandon does a great job of pushing back respectfully and generating creative solutions. This sparring session complements our previous episode with Brandon Bruce, the Co-Founder and COO of Cirrus Insight . Important Links: Click here to learn more about the Negotiation Workshop. Click here to buy the book. Click here to download the ultimate negotiation guide. Cl...

Feb 25, 201922 min

Sales Negotiations with Brandon Bruce, Co-Founder and COO of Cirrus Insight

In this episode, Brandon Bruce, the Co-Founder and COO of Cirrus Insight , shares how to handle the sales side of negotiation. Important Links: Click here to learn more about the Negotiation Workshop. Click here to buy the book. Click here to download the ultimate negotiation guide. Click here to learn more about Cirrus Insight. Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotiona...

Feb 19, 201940 min

How to Prepare for Your Negotiations with Susan Borke Esq.

How do you prepare for negotiations? In this episode with Susan Borke we discuss how to prepare effectively for your next negotiation and the important elements of the process that people often miss. Important Links: Click here to learn more about the Negotiation Workshop. Click here to buy the book. Click here to download the ultimate negotiation guide. Click here to check out Susan's website. Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate ...

Feb 11, 201927 min

How to Find Confidence in Conflict with Kwame and Guest Host Melissa Hereford

In this special episode our guest host, Melissa Hereford, interviews me about my new book, Nobody Will Play with Me: How to Use Compassionate Curiosity to Find Confidence in Conflict. Important Links: Click here to learn more about the Negotiation Workshop. Click here to buy the book. Click here to download the ultimate negotiation guide. Click here to check out Melissa’s website. Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, min...

Feb 04, 201934 min

How to Network Like a Negotiator with Stephanie Hanna

In this episode we'll discuss how to use negotiation techniques to maximize your networking endeavors. Important Links: Click here to learn more about the Negotiation Workshop. Click here to download the ultimate negotiation guide. Click here to check out Stephanie’s website. Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational inte...

Jan 21, 201928 min

Negotiating with Management for Career Flexibility with Scott Barlow

In this episode we'll discuss how to negotiate with your superiors if you want to pursue a side hustle while still working at your job. Important Links: Click here to learn more about the Negotiation Workshop. Click here to download the ultimate negotiation guide. Click here to check out Scott's website. Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, i...

Jan 14, 201930 min

How to Manage Their Emotions and Yours in Difficult Conversations with Jeanine Carroll M.Ed and Helen Rapp Esq.

Here is a fun question and answer session on the topic of conflict and managing emotions. Important Links: Click here to learn more about the Negotiation Workshop Click here to learn more about the Red Treehouse Ronald McDonald Family Resource Link Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job read...

Jan 03, 201939 min

How to Listen for Connection and Persuasion with Jessica Pettitt, M.Ed., CSP

In this episode we'll learn how to listen effectively in difficult conversations. Book Link: Nobody Will Play With Me: How to Use Compassionate Curiosity to Find Confidence in Conflict Download the Ultimate Negotiation Guide Jessica's Website Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job readiness,...

Dec 03, 201829 min

Tag Teaming Negotiations with Your Lawyer with Steve Bolden, Esq.

In this episode Steve shares what business owners and business lawyers need to do in order to be successful leading up to negotiations. Steve talks about how the lawyer and client can work together to create a contract that maximizes the business opportunity andminimizes legal exposure. Book Link: Nobody Will Play With Me: How to Use Compassionate Curiosity to Find Confidence in Conflict Download the Ultimate Negotiation Guide Steve's Website Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influen...

Nov 26, 201830 min

How to Negotiate Like an Olympian with Lauryn Williams, MBA, CFSLA, CFP

In this episode we'll learn how Lauryn was able to manage conflict on her olympic team and how the same principles apply when she has to persuade clients as a certified financial planner. Book Link: Nobody Will Play With Me: How to Use Compassionate Curiosity to Find Confidence in Conflict Download the Ultimate Negotiation Guide Lauryn's Website Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self aw...

Nov 21, 201831 min

How to Deal with Passive Aggressiveness with Beth Buelow, PCC

In this episode we'll discuss how to deal with passive aggressive behavior when managing conflict. Book Link: Nobody Will Play With Me: How to Use Compassionate Curiosity to Find Confidence in Conflict Download the Ultimate Negotiation Guide Beth's Website Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, ...

Nov 21, 201831 min

Thanksgiving Update!

Book Link: Nobody Will Play With Me: How to Use Compassionate Curiosity to Find Confidence in Conflict

Nov 21, 20184 min

How to Develop a Winning Mindset with Mark Davis

In this episode, Mark shares 3 exciting stories and explains what we can learn from them for our own negotiations. Email Me About a Workshop for Your Company Download the Ultimate Negotiation Guide Mark's Linkedin Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job readiness, networking, discounts, confl...

Nov 01, 201838 min

How to Build Trust and Understanding Through Emotional Intelligence with Daniel Stover, M.A.

In this episode, we discuss how to use emotional intelligence to build trust, understand ourselves, understand others, and ultimately improve our outcomes in difficult conversations. Email Me About a Workshop for Your Company Download the Ultimate Negotiation Guide Dan's Website Book References: Man's Search for Meaning Mindset Daring Greatly Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self aware...

Oct 17, 201836 min

Sparring Session 11.0 with Karen Briscoe

In this sparring session you'll see how Karen deals with difficult clients. IMPORTANT: Please check out the previous episode so you understand the context for this mock negotiation. In the last episode we share the secrets behind dealing with difficult people in your organization. Email Me About a Workshop for Your Company Download the Ultimate Negotiation Guide Karen's Website Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindfu...

Oct 12, 201820 min

CONFIDENTIAL: For True Fans Only

Private Episode Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job readiness, networking, discounts, conflict, difficult people, psychology, emotion, emotions, argue, argument, debate, negotiation, negotiate, influence, persuasion, leadership, parenting, psychology, sociology, social dynamics, entrepren...

Oct 10, 20186 min

How to Negotiate in Real Estate with Karen Briscoe

In this episode we discuss strategies and potential pitfalls to be aware of in real estate negotiations. Email Me About a Workshop for Your Company Download the Ultimate Negotiation Guide Karen's Website Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job readiness, networking, discounts, conflict, diffi...

Oct 10, 201832 min

Cross Cultural Negotiations with Claude Fidelin, MBA

In this episode we discuss strategies and potential pitfalls to be aware of in cross cultural negotiations. Email Me About a Workshop for Your Company Download the Ultimate Negotiation Guide Claude's Blog Book reference: 5 Cultural Dimensions of Negotiation Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search,...

Sep 10, 201828 min

How to Use Negotiation as a Problem Solving Tool with Veronica Cravener Esq.

In this episode were going to talk about how we can use negotiation as a problem-solving tool. Email Me About a Workshop for Your Company Download the Ultimate Negotiation Guide Veronica's Podcast: Meetups with Mediators Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job readiness, networking, discounts...

Aug 14, 201833 min

How to Negotiate Corporate Deals Collaboratively with Attorney Aimee J.

Discover how Aimee J, contract attorney for fortune 500 companies, uses collaborative negotiation techniques to get deals done. Email Me About a Workshop for Your Company Book Survey Download the Ultimate Negotiation Guide Aimee's Website Kwame's LinkedIn Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, j...

Jul 30, 201830 min

How to Use Emotions and Identity [Lessons from a 2 Year Old: Part 1]

Discover how to help your counterpart shift their perspective and manage their emotions so that you can get the outcome you want. Also, there's a link to a picture with Kai because I know you want to see it... Email Me About a Workshop for Your Company Book Survey Download the Ultimate Negotiation Guide Picture of Kai on Instagram Kwame's LinkedIn Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self ...

Jul 16, 201825 min
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