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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. This is the #1 negotiation podcast in the world with over 15 million downloads, but it’s about so much more than that. This isn’t about manipulation or domination—it’s about showing up more powerfully, leading with authenticity, and speaking your truth with more clarity. Whether you’re leading a team, parenting through stress, or learning to speak up without fear, the skills you’ll build here will transform how you show up in every area of your life.  Kwame doesn’t just teach strategy—he teaches transformation, helping you become the kind of person who moves through life with more clarity, courage, and compassion. Every episode is rooted in empathy, psychology, and Kwame’s signature warmth, blending real-world stories, expert guests, and practical frameworks so you can break through the fears that have been holding you back.  Join millions of listeners who’ve discovered that the best things in life really are on the other side of difficult conversations.  Ready to level up at work and at home? 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: [email protected] • LinkedIn: Kwame Christian • YouTube: Negotiate Anything Produced by the American Negotiation Institute
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Episodes

How to Negotiate With Yourself with Yuri Kruman, J.D., SHRM-SCP

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Yuri Kruman, Executive Coach, Author of “Be Your Own Commander-in-Chief”, HR Influencer, and Keynote Speaker, discusses understanding the importance of language, recognizing your biases, and understanding the importance of managing expectations. Be Your Own Commander-in-Chief Book https://www.amazon.com/Your-Own-Commander-Chief-Authoritative-ebook/dp/B08SNR89QF Follow...

Nov 09, 202335 min

Negotiating Without Power: Mastering Power Dynamics in the Face of Adversity, LinkedIn Live Event

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Navigating through the complex maze of power dynamics is an art, and negotiating from a position of lesser power can seem daunting. Over the years, conducting trainings and delivering keynotes on negotiations and persuasive leadership, we’ve encountered an increasing number of queries on this intricate subject. It’s an intriguing shift, demonstrating the need for understanding power d...

Nov 08, 20231 hr

The Power of Mindfulness in Negotiation with Talar Herculian Coursey Esq., CIPP/US, CIPM, SHRM

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Kwame Christian engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Talar Coursey, a general counsel, life coach, and children's book author. Together, they explore the power of mindfulness and emotional control in negotiations, sharing personal anecdotes and practical strategies for success. From understanding and managing the ego to effectively navigating difficult con...

Nov 07, 202352 min

The Power of Forgiveness with Dionne Nicholls-Germain

The Five-Minute Journal Elevate yourself. Be happier. Improve relationships. Shift your state of mind to that of optimism. Get Your Journal: https://www.intelligentchange.com/?rfsn=5262905.ea671b4&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5262905.ea671b4 In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with life and leadership coach Dionne Nicholls-Germain, to discuss the power of forgiveness in difficult conversations. Dionne shares her personal jou...

Nov 06, 202331 min

How to apply Mediation Techniques to Everyday Life with Alice Shikina

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Alice Shikina, a Negotiation Coach & Divorce Mediator, discusses how to negotiate and have difficult conversations about subtexts in negotiations. In it we discuss; 1. How to close sales better 2. How to talk about new employee performance 3. How to coach through divorces Follow Alice Shikina on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceshikina/ Alice Shikina Medi...

Nov 05, 20231 hr 3 min

The Psychology of Internal Negotiations With Jefferson K. Rogers

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Do you want to know how to create winning habits? In this episode, Jefferson K Rogers Owner/CEO of JKR Windows shares his powerful insights on internal negotiations and how it can help you achieve success in any area of your life. You'll learn the importance of connection and creating strong relationships, and how to apply these techniques to achieve your goals. Don't miss out on this...

Nov 04, 202333 min

Breaking the Taboo of Money Negotiations with Nisha Mehta, MD

In this episode of Negotiate Anything, join host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. as he sits down with special guest Nisha Mehta, a radiologist and advocate for physician empowerment. Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, join host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. as he sits down with special guest Nisha Mehta, a radiologist and advocate for physician empowerment. Together, they delve into the...

Nov 03, 202339 min

Going Beyond Traditional Negotiation: Unleashing Your Inner Negotiation Power with Beate Chelette

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with negotiation expert Beate Chelette to discuss powerful strategies for successful negotiations. From sharing authority to handling disrespectful behavior, Beate shares her insights on how to navigate difficult conversations and achieve your negotiation goals. Tune in to learn: - The importance of creating a sense...

Nov 02, 202336 min

Negotiating with Confidence: Lessons from Henry Organ, Founder of Disruptive Sports Agency

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian welcomes Henry Organ, founder and NFLPA certified agent at Disruptive Sports Agency. Henry shares his insights and strategies for negotiating high-level deals in the world of sports, providing valuable lessons applicable to any negotiation situation. Key Takeaways: 1. The power of negotiation in all areas of life: Henry empha...

Nov 01, 202327 min

Building Leverage for Successful Negotiations: Insights from Danielle Hansen

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Join us for an insightful episode of Negotiate Anything, where we explore the art of gaining and using leverage in negotiations. In this episode, Danielle Hansen, MBA, LSSBB, CPSM, shares her expertise on this often overlooked aspect of negotiations. Discover how understanding values, nonverbal actions, and company identity can build leverage. Learn how to leverage your past experienc...

Oct 31, 202334 min

Overcoming Toxicity: Catherine Mattice's Solutions for Dealing with Difficult Colleagues

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian invites Catherine Mattice, a workplace bullying expert, to discuss strategies for navigating difficult conversations and addressing toxic behaviors in the workplace. They explore how perception plays a vital role in conversations, the significance of intentional language, and the impact of addressing urgent matters promptly...

Oct 30, 202338 min

Benefits of Inclusion With Jonathan Lacey

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Jonathan Lacey, FBI Special Agent now Consultant, discusses how to negotiate and have difficult conversations about DEI & Security. 3 Takeaways: 1. How to hone complex and challenging conversations. 2. How DEI promotes brand recognition. 3. Communication as a means of connection. We discuss: 1. Inclusion includes you, no matter your race, ethnicity, or color. 2. H...

Oct 29, 202333 min

How to Get Paid to Speak with Jess Ekstrom

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Jess Ekstrom, Founder of Headbands of Hope and Bright Pages and Author of Chasing the Bright Side, discusses how to use negotiation to get paid for speaking events. Jess's Website https://jessekstrom.com/ Headbands of Hope https://www.headbandsofhope.com/ Follow Jess on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-ekstrom-speaker-author/ Contact ANI Request A Customized ...

Oct 28, 202323 min

The Naked Negotiator: Demystifying Salary Negotiations with Michael W Phillips

Buy now the book: The Naked Negotiator by Michael W Phillips: https://www.austinmacauley.com/book/naked-negotiator Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian interviews Michael Phillips, a self-employed management consultant with over 30 years of experience in negotiation. Michael shares insights from his book, which focuses on negotiating a salary increase, and discu...

Oct 27, 202323 min

The Magic of Similarity: Building Trust for Successful Negotiations with Alison Fragale

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Allison Fragale explores the power of negotiation as the Swiss Army Knife of relationship management. Discover how similarity and common ground can create trust and rapport in negotiations, even beyond work-related topics. Learn how negotiation skills can be applied to everyday conversations and relationship-building, gaining a strategic adv...

Oct 26, 202337 min

Building Credibility and Influence: Insights on Negotiation from Amreen Rahman

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Listen to Count Me Too Podcast with Amreen Rahman: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/count-me-too/id1532962570 In this episode of the "Negotiate Anything" podcast, host Kwame Christian interviews Amreen Rahman, a mechanical engineer and people leader, about the challenges and strategies involved in gaining influence without authority. Amreen shares her experiences as a woman of co...

Oct 25, 202332 min

Salary Negotiation Strategies with Brandon Bramley

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Brandon Bramley – an expert in negotiations – shares his top tips for getting the best possible salary and benefits package. You'll learn how to prepare for difficult conversations, how to negotiate with confidence, and more. So listen now and get ready to start earning what you deserve! Get a free Salary Negotiation Consultation https://www.thesalarynegotiator.com/co...

Oct 24, 202340 min

Solving the Loneliness Crisis in the Workplace: An Interview with Steven Van Cohen

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with leadership consultant and thought leader, Steven Van Cohen, to discuss the significant issue of loneliness in the workplace. Steven shares his insights on the rise of loneliness, its impact on individuals, and practical strategies to combat this emotional state. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the...

Oct 23, 202331 min

Resolving Conflict the Irish Way: A Conversation on Mediation and Negotiation with Enda Young

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Edna Young, Managing Director at Mediation Northern Ireland, discusses how to unpack negotiations and conflict resolution at its core.You’ll learn how to: 1. Apply mediation techniques to improve your negotiations. 2. Create a conflict resolution strategy that solves the problem while improving the relationship. 3. Recognize the specific barrier that’s causing challeng...

Oct 22, 202331 min

Understanding High-Conflict Individuals and Overcoming Biases With Dr. Ashley R. Kennard.

Request A Custom Workshop For Your Company https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of the Negotiate Anything podcast, Dr. Ashley R. Kennard discusses how to understand and deal with high-conflict people. She provides tips on how to avoid the tendency to dehumanize the other person and offers effective ways to separate the person from the situation. This is an important episode for anyone who wants to learn how to effectively communicate with high-conflict...

Oct 21, 202334 min

Engaging Audiences: The Power of Preparation and Tailoring Presentations with Marianna Swallow

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, host Kwame Christian interviews negotiation expert Marianna Swallow as they discuss the importance of preparation and engagement in achieving successful negotiations. Marianna shares valuable insights and practical strategies for tailoring presentations, engaging with diverse audiences, and handling challenging questions. Whether you're negotiating with clients, prese...

Oct 20, 202335 min

Blending Leadership and Diversity With Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson, Author of the National Bestseller INCLUSIFY, discusses how Leadership can be blended with diversity to create inclusive environments. Follow Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstefjohnson/ Buy the Book: Inclusify By Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson https://www.amazon.com/Inclusify-Power-Uniqueness-Belonging-Innovative-ebo...

Oct 19, 202332 min

Mastering the Art of Negotiation - Reverse Interview By Christine M. Keller, Ph.D.

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this unique episode, Christine Keller Interviews Kwame Christian, Together, they discuss the role of institutional research professionals in higher education and how they navigate the challenges of working with both data and emotions. Christine shares valuable insights on building trust, addressing mistakes, and influencing others without authority. Join the conversation as they ex...

Oct 18, 202342 min

Ever faced a bully? This episode is for you! For the Forces of Good With Lucia Kanter St. Amour

Buy the Book: For the Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyday Negotiation https://www.amazon.com/Forces-Good-Superpower-Everyday-Negotiation-ebook/dp/B0B99CTK2R/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Negotiation happens everywhere every day and it can be anyone’s everyday superpower - even through small acts and language. Yet, negotiation is still viewed by the general public as a specialized skill mastered by experts, and one that you either have or you don’t (“Negotiation can’...

Oct 17, 20231 hr

When to Walk Away: Mastering the Art of Graceful Departures in Negotiations - LinkedIn Live Event with Kwame Christian

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ All negotiations don’t lead to a win-win. Sometimes, the worst outcome is finding yourself tethered to a bad deal or a strained relationship. In this episode/LinkedIn Live event, we delve into the nuanced art of knowing when and how to gracefully exit negotiations that no longer serve your interests. We’ll unpack key factors that signal it’s time to step back and provide actionable st...

Oct 16, 202351 min

Internal Alignment: The Key to Successful Negotiations - Insights with David Feavearyear

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of "Negotiate Anything," titled "Internal Alignment: The Key to Successful Negotiations" our host Kwame Christian, dives deep into the art of negotiation, focusing on the importance of internal alignment and self-negotiation. Joined by special guest David Feavearyear, an experienced negotiator, listeners are taken on a journey through the intricate world of negotiation...

Oct 15, 202340 min

Adjusting the Conversation: The Power of Reading Body Language with Carol Kauffman

Buy Now: Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High: Amazon.com: Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High: 9781647823931: Noble, David, Kauffman, Carol, Goldsmith, Marshall: Books Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian interviews renowned leadership coach Carol Kauffman. They dive into the art of negotiatio...

Oct 14, 202332 min

Lessons from the High-Pressure World of Lawyers and Oral Arguments with David Edgar

In this episode of Negotiate Anything, our host Kwame Christian dives into the world of negotiation, drawing parallels to the intense pressure faced by lawyers in oral arguments. Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, our host Kwame Christian dives into the world of negotiation, drawing parallels to the intense pressure faced by lawyers in oral arguments. David Edgar, an experienced n...

Oct 13, 202341 min

Inside the Secrets of Failed Deals: Michiel Koopman Insights

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Google's Head of Trading and Commercialization, Northern Europe, Michiel Koopman, a Dutch military veteran, talks about why negotiations fail You'll learn: Not leading with empathy Not taking relationship-building seriously Not having your ego in check Follow Michiel Koopman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/koopmanm/ Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop Fo...

Oct 12, 202342 min

Navigating Difficult Conversations in Business Partnerships: Joam Alisme Insights

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, our host Kwame Christian invites experienced attorney Joam Alisme to discuss the complexities of negotiation within the litigation process. Joam shares valuable insights and strategies for achieving better settlements, building solid relationships with opposing counsel, and leveraging advantages in negotiations. From understanding the importance ...

Oct 11, 202344 min
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