

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
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Jan 23, 2024 • 2h 2min
Kwame Christian Joins OSU Moot Court Team for a Special Negotiation Training Session
Kwame Christian, expert in negotiation strategies and difficult conversations, joins the OSU Moot Court Team for a special negotiation training session. They discuss strategies for successful negotiations, building rapport, steps to a mutually beneficial agreement, addressing important points in negotiation, preference point system in funding for natural disaster victims, the importance of taking breaks in negotiations, effective techniques for negotiation, and the importance of word choice, silence, and tension in negotiations.

Jan 22, 2024 • 36min
Negotiating with Confidence: Sam Struan's Keys to Larger Salaries
Sam Struan, a talent acquisition pro and negotiation coach, shares insights on salary negotiation strategies, reframing salary negotiations to boost confidence and communication, negotiating salary expectations using various tactics, the importance of counter proposals, and the biggest mistakes in job offer negotiation.

Jan 21, 2024 • 27min
Conquer Fear, Advocate for Yourself: Insights from Laurie Ruettimann
Laurie Ruettimann, writer, speaker, and host of the Punk Rock HR podcast, discusses conquering fear, negotiation techniques, and the power of the pre-mortem analysis in difficult conversations. They also provide advice on negotiating severance packages and emphasize the importance of communication, advocacy, and overcoming negotiation fear.

Jan 20, 2024 • 39min
How to Reduce Stress Through Mind-Body Therapy with Manuela Mischke Reeds
Manuela Mischke Reeds, somatic and trauma psychotherapist, discusses reducing stress through somatism in high-pressure negotiations. Topics covered include: reducing stress through the body, sitting with emotions, the intelligence of emotions, interoception, and honoring our feelings.

Jan 19, 2024 • 36min
Ensuring Your Legacy: Estate Planning Insights with Eli Angote
Eli Angote, an expert in estate planning focused on preserving Black heritage estates, shares insights on ensuring your legacy. Topics include death positivity, difficult conversations with business partners, cultivating interest, and effective communication.

Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 6min
Reverse Interview: Kwame Christian with Nicholas Brazzi
Kwame Christian, a negotiation and conflict resolution expert, shares his insights on creating successful courses and being a course creator on LinkedIn. They discuss adapting negotiation techniques to changing workplaces, the five personality traits in negotiations, understanding motivational styles, changing personalities, and navigating workplace conflict with PTSD.

Jan 17, 2024 • 21min
Navigating Emotional Interactions: Insights from Dr. Kriti Mohan
Dr. Kriti Mohan, a leading plastic surgeon from Houston, Texas, shares insights into communication challenges in medicine. Over-communicating, establishing rapport, and managing patient expectations are discussed, along with the curse of knowledge in difficult conversations.

Jan 16, 2024 • 34min
How to Grow the Pie in Negotiations with Patrick Tinney
Guest, Patrick Tinney, Sales and Negotiations Rainmaker, discusses tactical vs. strategic negotiations, filling the expectation gap, building trust, leveraging people like a Rubix cube, SWOT analysis in negotiations, and avoiding profitless deals.

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Jan 15, 2024 • 30min
How to Develop Authenticity in Negotiation with Mori Taheripour
Mori Taheripour, negotiation expert at the Wharton School, discusses the importance of authenticity in negotiation. Topics include cultivating authenticity, self-respect, resilience, finding one's voice, and achieving better outcomes in negotiations through genuine connection.

Jan 14, 2024 • 33min
Preparation: The Game-Changer in Negotiation with Jodie W. McLean
Join Jodie W. McLean, CEO of EDENS, as she shares insights on the importance of preparation in negotiation, focusing on real estate. Discover strategies for win-win negotiations prioritizing mutual benefits, and recognize the significance of understanding desired outcomes. Learn about creating authentic value and finding compromises in negotiations.


