

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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Jun 21, 2023 • 49min
Mastering Conversations: Say the Right Thing with Kenji Yoshino
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Are you hesitant to engage in conversations about identity, diversity, and justice? Join Kwame Christian and special guest Kenji Yoshino as they provide insights and guidance on how to say the right thing. Discover the principles and skills you need to avoid common conversational pitfalls, engage in respectful disagreement, and support marginalized individualsThree takeaways from this episode:
Discover three principles for effectively communicating in any situation and always saying the right thing.
Discover the four elements of a successful apology.
Gain insights on how to better support individuals who experience bias and create a more inclusive society.
Follow Kenji on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenji-yoshino-7b81471b/Buy Now: Say the Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice https://www.amazon.com/Say-Right-Thing-Identity-Diversity-ebook/dp/B0B3YCT9P2Follow 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

Jun 20, 2023 • 29min
Text Message Negotiation Mastery with Veronica Cravener, Esq.
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Veronica shows us how to effectively negotiate via text message as we move towards a digital world.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

Jun 19, 2023 • 50min
How To Overcome The Fear Of Difficult Conversations - Linkedin Live with Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian discusses the origins of fear, practical ways to overcome it, and the immense benefits of managing fear in negotiations. Discover how fear can be a catalyst for growth and success. Tune in for valuable insights and transformative strategies.Takeaways:Overcome fear and unlock your negotiation potential.Learn practical strategies to manage fear in negotiations.Discover the benefits of fear management for successful negotiations.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

Jun 18, 2023 • 30min
How To Be A Great Dad With Dr. Robert Zeitlin
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Dr. Robert Zeitlin, a Positive Psychologist, discusses how to take the extra mile by stepping back to be a great dad.You'll learn:
The Process of Discovery
Why the universe has put us together
We discuss:
Creating a space for collaboration
How to makeshift against the current
How to be more open
Internal negotiation starts long before external negotiation starts
Problematic beliefs that hold dads back
Follow Dr. Robert Zeitlin on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobertzeitlinBest Dad Ever website: https://robertzeitlin.com/best-dad-ever/Book 1: Laugh More Yell Less (Amazon):https://www.amazon.com/Laugh-More-Yell-Less-Stuck-at-Home/dp/0996292918/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1670772567&refinements=p_27%3ADr.+Robert+Zeitlin&s=books&sr=1-2 Book 2: But I'm Not Teacher (Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/But-Im-Not-Teacher-Learning-ebook/dp/B08GZNZFXZFollow 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

Jun 17, 2023 • 44min
How to TRULY communicate for understanding with Michael Ashford
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Michael Ashford, Director of Marketing at The Receptionist, discusses how to negotiate and have difficult conversations when you communicate. In it, we talk about;1. How to ask better questions2. Active vs. actual listening3. What do the most self-aware people do differently?Follow Michael Ashford on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldashfordMichael's Website https://michaelashford.com/Michael's Podcast - The Follow-Up Question https://michaelashford.com/podcastFollow 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

Jun 16, 2023 • 25min
How to Use Emotions and Identity: Lessons from a 2 Year Old
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Discover how to help your counterpart shift their perspective and manage their emotions so that you can get the outcome you want. Also, there's a link to a picture with Kai because I know you want to see it...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=8-1Picture of Kai on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjx6LCogUhT/?taken-by=kwame_christianKeywords: 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

Jun 15, 2023 • 32min
How to Develop Better Parenting Skills with Ruth Freeman LCSW and Kathleen Harkins
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Ruth Ettenberg Freeman LCSW, Founder and President of Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, and Kathleen Harkins Weissenberger, CEO of the same, discusses how we can develop better parenting skills by being vulnerable and authentic.Peace At Home is a toolbox of interactive live training workshops to help parents navigate unexpected things. Hot topics include such as school shootings, we offer classes for safety in an uncertain world, to political discord.Parents have limited time and energy that need quick proven results- we are here to help!You'll learn:
How to approach with insightful questions.
Learn to listen to the problem from their child's perspective.
Genogram.
We discuss:
Human behavior is always logical.
Try to understand where they are coming from.
Follow Ruth Freeman LCSW on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-freeman-lcsw/Peace At Home Parenting LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting/Website: Peace At Home Parenting https://peaceathomeparenting.com/corporate/Follow Kathleen Harkins Weissenberger on LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/kathleen-harkins-weissenberger/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 With Ruth Ettenberg Freeman and Kathleen Harkins Weissenberger.

Jun 14, 2023 • 47min
How To Have Difficult Conversations About Coming Out To Your Family With Jessi Hempel
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=1In this episode, Jessi Hempel, Sr. Editor at Large on LinkedIn and editorial director on the podcast "Hello Monday", discusses how to have difficult conversations about coming out as an LGBQT+ community member.We talk about:
Self-reflection
Identity shift
The Biggest Surprise
About Jessi HempelRethinking work, life, and meaning for the contemporary ageJessi Hempel is the host of the award-winning podcast Hello Monday, and a senior editor-at-large at LinkedIn. For nearly two decades, she has been writing and editing features and cover stories for magazines including Wired, Fortune, and TIME about work, life, and meaning in the contemporary age. She has appeared on CNN, PBS, MSNBC, Fox, and CNBC, addressing the culture and business of technology. Hempel is a graduate of Brown University and received a master’s in journalism from UC Berkeley. She lives in Brooklyn with her wife and children.Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessihempel/Pre-order her book "The Family Outing." https://www.jessijhempel.com/"Hello Monday" on Apple podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-monday-with-jessi-hempel/id1453893304Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company. https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/

Jun 13, 2023 • 32min
Negotiating with Teens Made Easy: Insider Secrets from Dr. Tim Thayne
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode you'll discover the secret to negotiating and managing conflict with children, teens, and the adults who act like them.Tim's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtimthayne/Tim's Website http://www.homewardbound.com/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=

Jun 12, 2023 • 38min
Unlocking Family Connections by Breaking the Phone Barrier with Joey Odom
Buy ARO https://www.goaro.com/Follow Joey Odom on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyodom/In this episode, Joey Odom, Co-Founder at Aro, discusses people's relationship with their phones. How to negotiate with your parents to get you one ARO and how to navigate the difficult conversations that may arise in the process.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-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


