

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
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Feb 25, 2023 • 21min
Top Tips: How to Gain Confidence in Negotiations - Highlight Reel
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/You can be a successful negotiator by gaining confidence. Learn the basics of how to prepare for a negotiation, understand your interests and goals, and stay calm under pressure. Being confident in your skills will help you achieve better outcomes for yourself and your business.The Negotiate Anything Podcast is a weekly show that covers topics related to business, career, and life successIn this episode:How to Boost Your Confidence in Salary Negotiations With Kyle Elliott, MPA, CHES https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-boost-your-confidence-in-salary-negotiations/id1101679010?i=1000559815009Confidence and Empowerment 101: How to Effectively Advocate For Yourself with Selena Rezvani https://www.stitcher.com/show/negotiation-skills-academy/episode/confidence-and-empowerment-101-how-to-effectively-advocate-for-yourself-with-selena-rezvani-89984383How to Use Rejection to Build Confidence with Alex Grodnik, MBA https://m.imdb.com/title/tt20716198/?ref_=tt_ep_nxHow to Negotiate with Confidence as an Entrepreneur with Paloma Lev https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-negotiate-confidence-as-entrepreneur-paloma/id1101679010?i=1000410865726Follow 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

Feb 24, 2023 • 32min
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 your resolution.
Thought process that gets you what you want, mostly not always.
How mediation benefits in our own lives.
The 2 questions you must always ask at the end of every negotiation for further developing your skills.
Follow Nicole Davidson on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-davidson-negotiation/Nicole Davidson Negotiation website https://www.nicoledavidsonnegotiation.com.au/Nicole Davidson Negotiation LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/nicoledavidsonnegotiation/Nicole Davidson Negotiation podcast https://www.nicoledavidsonnegotiation.com.au/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

Feb 23, 2023 • 38min
Dangers of the Subconscious: Unlearning Biases - Interview By Kelly Reo
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Kelly Reo, Executive Director at Center for Operational Excellence, Fisher College of Business - The Ohio State University, discusses problem solving, continuous improvement, implicit bias, and unconscious biases with Kwame Christian....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

Feb 22, 2023 • 58min
Reverse Interview: Kwame Christian with Dan Webb Howard
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 you are a people pleaser.
Making decisions under pressure.
How to negotiate with a tough opponent.
Salary negotiations.
How to match your style of negotiation with theirs.
Follow Dan Webb Howard on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-webb-howard-b6151721/University of Oregon website https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-oregon/Podcast Episodes Mentioned By Kwame How to Set Boundaries and Improve Self Worth With Natalie Lue https://podcasts.apple.com/cy/podcast/how-to-set-boundaries-and-improve-self-worth-with/id1101679010?i=1000505637708Using Cultural Intelligence to be an Effective Negotiator with Mark Davis https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-cultural-intelligence-to-be-effective-negotiator/id1101679010?i=1000484588313Follow 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

Feb 21, 2023 • 26min
How to Collect Late Payments without Destroying the Relationship with Sunni DiNicola Esq.
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/What do you do when they won't pay? How do we collect when accounts are past due? How do you position yourself persuasively to make this less likely to happen? You'll discover the answers to these questions and more with our guest, Sunni DiNicola Esq.Click here to access Sunni's Website http://lawyerscolumbusohio.com/our-firm/sunni-dinicola/Click here to Get a FREE 30 DAY TRIAL of FreshBooks https://www.freshbooks.com/pages/negotiate?ref=12559&utm_source=americannegotiationinstitute&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2017/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

Feb 20, 2023 • 26min
How to Give and Receive Feedback: Be A Better You with Heather MacArthur
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Heather MacArthur, Coach & Consultant, Author, and Forbes Contributor discusses how to give effective feedback, how to receive feedback, and what to do when you receive feedback that you disagree with.The Executive Advisory, LLC http://www.theexecutiveadvisory.com/Low Man on the Totem Pole: A Tough-Love Letter to the Employee in All of Us https://www.amazon.com/Totem-begging-promotion-selling-genious/dp/1498499279/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1510074964&sr=8-4-fkmr1&keywords=Low+Man+on+the+Totem+Pole%3A+A+Tough-Love+Letter+to+the+Employee+in+All+of+UsLow Man on the Totem Pole Podcast http://www.lowmanonthetotempole.com/podcasts/Heather's Forbes Articles https://www.forbes.com/sites/hvmacarthur/?sh=3585f5101a90Follow Heather on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-macarthur-9ba8703/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

Feb 19, 2023 • 47min
Checkmate Key Negotiation Strategies From the World of Chess with Ernest Levert Jr.
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Ernest Levert, Founding Director of The Royal Oak Initiative, discusses the various chess principles and philosophies to be successful in the negotiation world.The Royal Oak Initiative (ROI) https://www.theroichess.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=8-1

Feb 18, 2023 • 28min
How to Negotiate Change In The Field of Marketing With Jennifer Walton, MBA
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/}In this episode, Jennifer Walton, Chief Brand Officer at Sky Nile Consulting, discusses how to change the marketing field by creating a strategy focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.Sky Nile Consulting https://www.skynileconsulting.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=8-1

Feb 17, 2023 • 43min
How to Handle Your Toughest Difficult Conversations with Din Jenkins
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

Feb 16, 2023 • 29min
Winning the Compensation Negotiation With Leah Murphy
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Are you looking to get a better salary or raise? Leah Murphy, Founder of Career Gems for the Journey, shares her best tips for getting the most out of your next salary negotiation?. Learn how to focus on total compensation, let the market dictate your value, and let silence work for you!Follow Leah Murphy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahcmurphy/Buy The Book: Winning the Compensation Negotiation By Leah Murphy https://www.gemsforthejourney.org/promogemshttps://www.gemsforthejourney.org/promogems https://www.gemsforthejourney.org/promogemsListen to the Podcast Career Gems For The Journey By Leah Murphy and Ama Gordon https://linktr.ee/CareerGemsfortheJourneyFollow 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


