Negotiate Anything
Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
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
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
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 25, 2019 • 22min
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. Click here to learn more about Cirrus Insight. 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, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, business negotiation, Chris Voss, Never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation
Feb 19, 2019 • 40min
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, 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, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, business negotiation, Chris Voss, Never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation
Feb 11, 2019 • 27min
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 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, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, business negotiation, Chris Voss, Never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation
Feb 4, 2019 • 34min
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, 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, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, business negotiation, Chris Voss, Never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation
Jan 21, 2019 • 28min
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 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, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, business negotiation, Chris Voss, Never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation
Jan 14, 2019 • 30min
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, 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, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, business negotiation, Chris Voss, Never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation
Jan 3, 2019 • 39min
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 WorkshopClick here to learn more about the Red Treehouse Ronald McDonald Family Resource LinkKeywords: 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, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, business negotiation, Chris Voss, Never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation
Dec 3, 2018 • 29min
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 ConflictDownload the Ultimate Negotiation GuideJessica's WebsiteKeywords: 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, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, business negotiation, Chris Voss, Never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation
Nov 26, 2018 • 30min
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 ConflictDownload the Ultimate Negotiation GuideSteve's WebsiteKeywords: 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, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, business negotiation, Chris Voss, Never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation
Nov 21, 2018 • 31min
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 ConflictDownload the Ultimate Negotiation GuideBeth's WebsiteKeywords: 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, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, business negotiation, Chris Voss, Never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation
