

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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Oct 26, 2023 • 37min
The Magic of Similarity: Building Trust for Successful Negotiations with Alison Fragale
Alison Fragale, a negotiation expert, discusses the power of similarity and common ground in building trust and rapport. She explains how negotiation skills can be applied beyond formal negotiations. The importance of building strong relationships and gathering information for successful negotiations is highlighted. The chapter also touches on the significance of preparation, book writing, and women's negotiation challenges.

Oct 25, 2023 • 32min
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/id1532962570In 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 color in the Canadian workplace and offers valuable insights on building credibility, networking, and negotiating for positive change. Listeners will learn the importance of integrity and honesty in gaining buy-in from others, the significance of setting and demonstrating vision, and the strategies for building relationships and demonstrating alignment. Tune in to this insightful episode to enhance your negotiation skills and navigate the complexities of influence without authority.}You'll learn:- The importance of integrity and honesty in gaining buy-in from others- Strategies for building relationships and networking to enhance influence- How to navigate and negotiate for positive change in the corporate settingFollow Amreen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amreenr/Contact ANIRequest 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-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Oct 24, 2023 • 41min
Salary Negotiation Strategies with Brandon Bramley
In this episode, Brandon Bramley, an expert in negotiations, shares his top tips for salary negotiation. He discusses the process and components of a job offer, strategies to improve negotiation skills and mental health, engaging the other person in conversation, and delivering negotiated information through email.

Oct 23, 2023 • 31min
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 importance of social connection, the difference between communication and connection, and how to foster a more connected workplace environment.You'll learn:1-The significance of loneliness in the workplace and its effects on individuals and organizations2- Practical techniques to foster a more connected workplace environment3- Understanding the difference between communication and connection and how it relates to combating lonelinessConnect with Steven Van CohenBuy Now: Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In by Steven Van Cohen amazon.com/Connectable-Leaders-Move-Teams-Isolated/dp/1264277504/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1697976448&sr=8-1lesslonely.com https://lesslonely.com/Contact ANIRequest 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-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Oct 22, 2023 • 31min
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 challenges in the conversation.We discuss:1. How the 30 year War of Northern Ireland shaped Enda’s perspective on conflict resolution.2. How learning the fundamentals of mediation can make you a better negotiator.3. The difference between a good mediator and a GREAT mediator.Follow Enda Young on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/endayoung/?originalSubdomain=ukMediation Northern Ireland LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/mediationni/Mediation Northern Ireland website https://mediationnorthernireland.org/Certified International Negotiator Course https://charteredcertifications.com/learning/courses/certified-international-negotiator-cinFollow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life! https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Oct 21, 2023 • 34min
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 individuals. Listen now and learn how you can improve your communication skills today!You'll learn:
Best ways to understand the high-conflict person.
Separate the person from the situation.
Coming to terms with the conflicting others without giving them power.
We discuss:
What drives this tendency to dehumanize the other person.
In-groups and out-groups.
How to get out of revenge mode.
About AshleyIn the classroom, Dr. Kennard focuses on conveying the applicability of communication concepts to the real-world while challenging students to think critically about communication theories. Her teachings and research are centered on intercultural and intergroup communication, attitudes and persuasion, media effects, and health communication; particularly how each of these pertains to conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion. At OWU, Dr. Kennard teaches intercultural communication, persuasion, public speaking, conflict management, and research methods.She has conducted research on strategic message design within the realm of crafting prosocial/health campaigns and effective interventions, and she has examined the impacts of media representations on identity. Prior to entering academia, she worked as a marketing and sales representative for a national medical equipment provider where she was tasked with developing effective ways to communicate with both doctors and patients. Outside of the university, Dr. Kennard likes to spend her time outdoors. In 2017, she traversed through 14 states on foot, covering the entire 2,189.8 miles of the Appalachian Trail. She also likes to read, play soccer, crochet, and spend time with her nieces and nephews.Follow Dr. Ashley R. Kennard on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-r-kennard-phd-98a8a0113/Ohio Wesleyan University LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/school/ohio-wesleyan-university/Ohio Wesleyan University website https://www.owu.edu/The Appalachian Trail website https://appalachiantrail.org/Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life! https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1Kwame Christian and Dr. Ashley R. Kennard.

Oct 20, 2023 • 35min
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, presenting to a board, or seeking support for your cause, this episode will equip you with the necessary skills to captivate your audience and achieve your desired outcomes.You'll learn: - How to adapt presentations to different audiences and professional backgrounds- The role of body language in virtual meetings and Zoom presentations- The benefits of asking insightful questions and actively participating in meetingsConnect with Mariannahttps://www.mariannaswallow.comFollow Marianna on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannas/Contact ANIRequest 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-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Oct 19, 2023 • 32min
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-ebook/dp/B07YKTTW41/Website: inclusify,com https://inclusify.com/Contact ANIRequest 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-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Oct 18, 2023 • 43min
Mastering the Art of Negotiation - Reverse Interview By Christine M. Keller, Ph.D.
The podcast discusses the role of institutional research professionals in higher education, negotiation strategies, and the importance of ethical and effective communication. Topics include navigating challenges in working with both data and emotions, building trust, addressing mistakes, understanding power dynamics, approaching surprising data, initiating a negotiation, and building trust through transparency and vulnerability.

Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 2min
Ever faced a bully? This episode is for you! For the Forces of Good With Lucia Kanter St. Amour
The podcast discusses negotiation as a superpower accessible to everyone. It provides tips and advice for negotiating with bullies, including building rapport and ignoring undesirable behaviors. It emphasizes the complexity of dealing with bullies and offers strategies for communication and setting boundaries. The guest introduces herself and her work, highlighting the importance of difficult conversations.


