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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

Megha Joshi: The crucial role of Self-Worth in Negotiation

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. engages in an insightful conversation with guest Megha Joshi, CEO and founder of Boardroom Zen. Megha draws on her extensive experience as a corporate executive and entrepreneur to shed light on the importance of internal barriers in negotiation, emphasizing self-awareness, empathy, and self-worth as key component...

Jan 08, 202430 min

CEOs For Gender Equity with Ashley Speers

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops In this episode, Ashley Speers, Founder of CEOs For Gender Equity, Inc., discusses the challenges of persuading leaders to change policies within their organizations to improve the workplace experiences of women professionals. You'll learn as we discuss: 1. The 3 challenges that need to be addressed. a) Awareness b) Changing minds c) Commitment 2. The 2 negative narratives in gender eq...

Jan 07, 202435 min

Unlearning Silence With Elaine Lin Hering

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Elaine Lin Hering, former lawyer from Harvard Law School, author of the new book to be released in 2024, "Unlearning Silence," talks about how to overcome our fear of speaking up. You'll learn: We all have a voice. We each as individual have our unique thoughts, insights, expertise, perspectives. The way to implement our voice is only by experimentation. We often unde...

Jan 06, 202428 min

Negotiation Strategies: Todd Caponi on Authenticity and Success

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Join Kwame Christian as he welcomes negotiation maven Todd Caponi to the "Negotiate Anything" podcast for a riveting discussion on the art of transparent negotiation. In this episode, Todd delves into his revolutionary sales philosophy, drawing from his seasoned experience in technology sales leadership and his deep understanding of behavioral science. Together, Kwame and Todd unpack ...

Jan 05, 202444 min

How to Communicate with Culturally Diverse People with Nadege Minois, PhD

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Nadege Minois PhD., Host of the Culture and Inclusion podcast, author, and Vision coach discusses how not to be judgmental about our cultural diversity because this is what truly makes us unique. You'll learn: When it is effective communication. How culture impacts our thoughts and behaviors. Where the challenges lie. We discuss: How these differences can be overcome ...

Jan 04, 202434 min

Patricia Haywood: Balance and Authenticity in Tough Negotiations

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this compelling episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with construction lawyer Patricia Haywood to unravel the complexity of negotiations in the construction industry. Patricia shares the transformative power of bringing authenticity and a service-focused mindset to the negotiation table, reflecting on her own journey of integrating biblical principles int...

Jan 03, 202434 min

How To Counter With Difficult People in Negotiation With John Dieffenbach

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, John Dieffenbach, The Sherlock of Negotiations, A 30+ year veteran at Ernst and Young (EY), shares his best kept secrets on how to negotiate like a pro. You'll learn: Experience is your best weapon. Challenges with internal and external people. Awareness of the science of emotion. Elements to look for. We discuss: Changes over the last decade. Science of Psychology. Z...

Jan 02, 202446 min

How To Have Difficult Conversations For The Good of Your Community With Michael Corey

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Michael Corey, Executive Director at the Human Service Chamber of Franklin County, discusses how to help your community by having difficult conversations. Follow Michael on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlcorey1982/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinst...

Jan 01, 202443 min

Negotiating In Cross-Cultural Contexts With Aramide Fields

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Aramide Fields, Member of The Executive Committee Member for Women In Law Japan, women of color living in japan, discusses how to successfully face cross-cultural negotiations with authenticity and confidence. We'll see how showing up as you are and breaking the mold can be a superpower We'll learn : 1) The importance of understanding the context you’re in 2) Identify...

Dec 31, 202337 min

Negotiating Better Business Outcomes With Nicole Davidson

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Nicole Davidson, Winner of the Australian Law Awards in 2022, Business Peacekeeper, Commercial Mediator (NMAS), and host of the podcast "Negotiation in Real Life," discusses how to have difficult conversations in business. You'll learn: Better business negotiation outcomes. From being stuck to progress in disputes. Ask better questions. We discuss: Coaching you to get...

Dec 30, 202333 min

Techniques to Maintain Control Of Your Emotions with Joan Kling, MSEL, PCC

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Today's guest is Joan Kling, Mental Fitness Coach. Kling shares her tips for staying calm under pressure and managing your emotions during difficult conversations. She also discusses the importance of confidence and how to build up your self-esteem. If you're looking to improve your performance in any area of life, this episode is definitely worth a listen! Tune in now! In this episod...

Dec 29, 202329 min

The Art And Science of Listening With Oscar Trimboli

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Oscar Trimboli, Author, Professional Speaker, Apple Award-winning Podcast Host, talks about how to listen, really. You'll learn about: Your listening compass. 15%-75% reduction in meeting time if you listen correctly. A dirty little hack. We discuss: Colors of listening. A case study in listening. The right questions to ask. Follow Oscar Trimboli on LinkedIn: https://...

Dec 28, 20231 hr

What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You With Melina Palmer

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Most employees want to do a good job but they don't always know how to tell you what they need. In this episode, Melina Palmer Applied Behaviour Economist, author, and host of the podcast The Brainy Business explains the things your employees need from you that they can't always tell you. She also provides tips on how to break down barriers to change and create micro-habits that will ...

Dec 27, 202330 min

Lessons Learned from Real Estate Negotiations with Doug Owens

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Real Estate Strategist, Doug Owens discusses the lessons he's learned from real estate negotiations. He covers topics such as understanding your own motivations, conflict resolution, and self-awareness. By understanding these concepts, you can improve your chances of success when negotiating in any area of life. Follow Doug Owens on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/i...

Dec 26, 202358 min

What is Cultural Intelligence? Brian Calabro's Insight

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Brian discusses how our upbringing and where we have lived can shape our opinions about things. You'll learn as we discuss: -What is Cultural Intelligence -Differences in business conduct are based on our culture. -The importance of self-awareness. -Pause and take the emotional temperature of the room before any negotiation. Follow Brian Calabro on LinkedIn https://ww...

Dec 25, 202340 min

The Happiness Formula With David Meltzer

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, David Meltzer, Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, Consultant and Business Coach, Keynote Speaker, and 3x Best selling author, talks about the size, scope, and scale of the audience. You'll learn: How to build a community. Why is doing something simple so hard. The frequency of the people who want to help you. We discuss: How consistency helps you build a community. Wha...

Dec 24, 202331 min

The Importance of Persistence and Problem Solving in Negotiation Cases With Joshua Weiss

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Joshua Weiss, President of Negotiation Works, Inc., Negotiation Expert, and Author discusses the power of stories, common myths of negotiation, and the combination of persistence and problem-solving as the key to most negotiation cases. Joshua's Book: The Book of Real-World Negotiations: Successful Strategies From Business, Government, and Daily Life https://www.amazo...

Dec 23, 202335 min

Innovative Workspaces that Connect People From All Walks of Life With Steve McConnell

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Steve McConnell, Managing Director of NBBJ, an International Design Firm, discusses how to have difficult conversations about purpose-driven organizations. You'll learn: How values guide and orient our decisions. The value of building trust. What people forget when building trust. We discuss: A framework for getting the best out of people. Obstacles in building trust....

Dec 22, 202335 min

How and When to Say No with Regan Walsh

Sometimes we're so obsessed with getting to yes that we forget that no is often the right answer. In this episode Regan shows us how and when to say no. Regan's Website (reganwalsh.com) Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guid...

Dec 21, 202318 min

The Promise of Progress: Moving Beyond Perfectionism with Monica Packer

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Monica Packer, a self-recovering Perfectionist, talks about the benefits of not being one. You'll learn: The Perfection model relies on an all or nothing model. The Progression model relies on you doing something. How you'll feel liberated once you let go of perfectionism. We discuss: Your identity is not based upon your outcome./ How to overcome identity crisis. Bene...

Dec 20, 202336 min

Curiosity and Empathy: The Heart of Humanized Negotiations with Daniel Oppong

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Daniel Oppong, Founder at The Courage Collective, Boundless, and OhanaHealth, discusses how to have difficult conversations about humanizing interactions so that they are not binary. You'll learn how to: Be anti-binary Add a human touch to every conversation Have diversity and inclusivity in any organization We discuss: How to align our values Use empathy and curiosit...

Dec 19, 202328 min

How to regulate emotions: Dan Webb Howard interviews Kwame Christian.

In this special episode, Dan Webb Howard, Professor of Negotiations and Business Law, at University of Oregon has the privilege to interview Kwame Christian. You'll learn as we discuss: In a negotiation, is it a good idea to ask about someone's emotional state? How to regulate emotions. When a client accepts he is wrong, how to proceed without losing bargaining power? How to accept responsibility without creating problems down the line. Honesty is the best policy. How to avoid compromising when ...

Dec 18, 202359 min

Million Dollar Negotiation Advice from Real-Estate & Business Mogul Ryan Serhant

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Want to close more deals in your negotiations? Ryan Serhant, star of Million Dollar Listing and author of Sell It Like Serhant, redefines sales and negotiation for you. Listen to this episode now for tips that will help you seal the deal every time. In this episode, you'll learn: -How to identify different types of buyers and apply the 3 Ps of making deals -A new perspective on what n...

Dec 17, 202328 min

Busting Myths About Salary Negotiations with Kelli Thompson

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Kelli Rae Thompson, Leadership & Career Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author, discusses how to have difficult conversations about salary. You'll learn how to: Get your name in the room where decisions are being made. Ease the struggles of money talks. Build your confidence in asking for a raise and more. We discuss: Asking beyond a pay raise; ie. flexibility, divers...

Dec 16, 202330 min

Embracing Emotional Intelligence in Negotiation with Tony Anagor

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., sits down with negotiation enthusiast Tony Anagor to dissect the often-misunderstood art of negotiation. From discussing the deeply ingrained perceptions to the transformative power of emotionally intelligent negotiation strategies, Kwame and Tony challenge listeners to reframe their approach to th...

Dec 15, 202340 min

How to Manage Transitions in Tough Negotiations with Jamie Lieberman, Esq.

In this episode, Jamie teaches us how to handle transitions in our difficult conversations Learn More About Jamie: Hashtag Legal https://www.hashtag-legal.com/ Jamie's Podcast: Fearless Business Podcast https://fearlessbusinesspodcast.com/ Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americanneg...

Dec 14, 202333 min

Harnessing Practice for Negotiation Prowess with Jonathan Mahan

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this insightful episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., welcomes Jonathan Mahan, co-founder of the Practice Lab, to delve into the art of honing negotiation skills for sales professionals and everyday interactions. They dissect the theory and application of different practice types, ranging from preparing for predictable scenarios to engaging in dynamic, re...

Dec 13, 202333 min

Effective Negotiation Tactics from Top Commercial Brokers Justin Fenn and Dan Yozwiak

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Join us on the latest episode of Negotiate Anything, where your host, Kwame Christian, along with expert guests Justin Fenn and Dan Yozwiak, uncover the art of disagreeing amicably and closing deals with finesse. Delve deep into the world of high-stakes commercial real estate as these seasoned brokers share their invaluable negotiation guide, providing strategies on how to negotiate e...

Dec 12, 202334 min

Valuing Yourself Beyond Salary: Insights from Crystal Ware on Negotiation

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this empowering episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., is joined by esteemed guest Crystal Ware, ESQ, CPCU, to dissect the nuances of negotiating a fulfilling compensation package. As they explore the various elements that contribute to a negotiator's worth, they debunk the deep-rooted mental barriers many face, especially women, in advocating for their ...

Dec 11, 202333 min

Strategies to Uncover the Hidden Truth with Geoff Kunkler

In this episode, Geoff Kunkler, Partner, Trusts & Estates Attorney, Co-Chair of Business Law Practice Group, CAP, discusses how to have difficult conversations and negotiations about real estate and wills. You'll learn about: Family dynamics Damage control Navigate sensitive topics We discuss: How to respond to delicate issues High-level conflict resolution strategies How to resolve disputes before they happen Follow Geoff Kunkler on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffkunklerattorney/...

Dec 10, 202334 min
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