

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 29, 2023 • 31min
Tips for Navigating Awkward Conversations in Business with Alicia Shaw
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Alicia Shaw, attorney at Carlile, Patchen, and Murphy LLP, discusses how to best navigate awkward conversations.Carlile, Patchen, and Murphy LLP: https://www.cpmlaw.com/Follow Alicia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicia-nesline-shaw-4a71941b/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

Jan 28, 2023 • 36min
Top Tips: Mastering Sales. Highlight Reel [Part 1]
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Related Episodes:Becoming an Authentic Persuader in Sales With Jason Cutter : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/becoming-an-authentic-persuader-in-sales-with-jason-cutter/id1101679010?i=1000495252002How to Win Sales Negotiations with Kim Orlesky: https://podcasts.apple.com/gh/podcast/how-to-win-sales-negotiations-with-kim-orlesky/id1101679010?i=1000457126427Mastering the Sales Process with Donald Kelly: https://podcasts.apple.com/pa/podcast/mastering-the-sales-process-with-donald-kelly/id1101679010?i=1000380586839Follow 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

Jan 27, 2023 • 41min
Strategic Sales Conversations Using NLP With Nikki Rausch
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode of the Negotiate Anything podcast, Nikki Rausch, Founder of Sales Maven, host of the podcast Sales Maven, and author, talks about how to have difficult conversations about sales conversations using NLP. Nikki provides valuable insight on how to navigate these tough discussions by tapping into your own personal power and understanding the other person's perspective. If you're looking to improve your sales skillset and learn how to handle challenging conversations like a pro, don't miss this episode!Nikki Rausch is the Founder of Sales Maven and Host of the Podcast “Sales Maven”. Nikki is a Certified Trainer in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) which helps her work with clients on improving their communication skillsets. In this episode Nikki discusses how we can use NLP techniques when having difficult conversations around our selling process or goals. She dives deep into what it means to be in control during these interactions and highlights some powerful tips that will help us better understand our customer’s perspective. This episode is crammed full of value if you are looking to up your sales game! You don’t want to miss it! Listen now!You'll learn:
How NLP helps us understand how we speak to others and are spoken to.
How it helps us to ease in understanding the other person.
How it promotes flexibility, as in making the other one listen and engaged.
We discuss:
NLP can be a game changer in how you show up in any conversation.
It improves your communication and listening skills.
Rate of speech.
Learn how to ask questions.
How to talk "to" another person, instead of "at" another person.
How to plant ideas in someone's mind.
Polarity response.
Build a rapport bank balance.
Follow Nicole Rausch on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerausch/Sales Maven LinkedIn page:https://www.linkedin.com/company/sales-maven/Your Sales Maven website: https://yoursalesmaven.com/Your Sales Maven podcast: https://yoursalesmaven.com/podcast/ebook: "Closing the Sale." : https://yoursalesmaven.com/ebook/Buy her latest book on Amazon: "The Selling Staircase, Mastering Art of Relationship Selling.": https://www.amazon.com/Selling-Staircase-Mastering-Art-Relationship/dp/1072698781Buy her book on Amazon: "The Buying Signals.": https://www.amazon.com/Buying-Signals-green-light-increase/dp/1933750138/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GDJY1E8TYOC4&keywords=the+buying+signals&qid=1673456055&s=books&sprefix=the+buying+signal%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C352&sr=1-1Buy her Book on Amazon: "Six Word Lessons Influencing Grace.": https://www.amazon.com/Six-Word-Lessons-Influencing-Grace-Colleagues/dp/1933750367/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_1?crid=98GVXRAUA2QD&keywords=6+road+lessons+for+influencing+with+grace.+by+nikki+rausch&qid=1673456563&s=books&sprefix=6+road+lessons+for+influencing+with+grace.+by+nikki+rausc%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C304&sr=1-1-fkmr3Follow 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 Nicole Rausch.

Jan 26, 2023 • 29min
Skills of the Successful: How to Establish & Elevate Your Career with Alex Dripchak
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Alex Dripchak, East Market Director of Business Development for Talentful, Co-founder at Commence, and Author, discusses successful sales strategy techniques.Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/100 Skills of the Successful Sales Professional: Your Guidebook to Establishing & Elevating Your Career: https://www.amazon.com/100-Skills-Successful-Sales-Professional/dp/1637420625/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Commence Your Career: https://www.commenceyourcareer.com/Follow Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdripchak/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

Jan 25, 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

Jan 24, 2023 • 26min
Building Value Based Relationships with Alex Barker
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Alex teaches us how we can close more deals with clients through a simple, genuine approach to building value based relationships.Alex's Website!: http://alexbarker.co/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

Jan 23, 2023 • 49min
Reverse Interview - Kwame Christian with Dr. Matthew Goodman. How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Kwame's new book, How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race, offers practical tools for necessary conversations about race in the workplace and beyond. This guide provides tips on overcoming internal barriers and navigating around others' barriers to productive discussion. With insights on being strategic about the outcome you want, using "Compassionate Curiosity" to connect and persuade, and avoiding common mistakes, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in social change. In this episode we discuss:-The biggest barriers to having conversations about race in the workplace and beyond.-Why it is important (even though counterintuitive) to listen and show empathy for people we don't agree with, even those who we might fundamentally disagree with or even consider "racist."-Why persuasion is ineffective without empathy, understanding, and trust.-How Kwame mediates differences in perception about race (e.g., between individuals and police officers).-What to do when there is a disagreement about whether race "played a role" in a certain situation.-Moving beyond identity-based thinking to discover shared goals in a conversation (from the micro to macro).-Why debating the "facts" of a situation is ineffective unless there is a validation of people's experiences.-The compassionate curiosity framework:1) acknowledge and validate emotions2) get curious with compassion3) joint problem solvingThe Middle Way with Dr. Matthew Goodman: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-middle-way-with-dr-matthew-goodman/id1566423470Follow 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

Jan 22, 2023 • 47min
Sparring Session: Handling Difficult Conversations in the Medical Field with Zwade Marshall MD, MBA
Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyIn this sparring session, Zwade is back to show us how to handle difficult conversations in the medical field.Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesFollow Zwade on LinkedInFollow Kwame on LinkedInClick here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!

Jan 21, 2023 • 40min
Top Tips: How to Effectively Prepare for Your Negotiations. Highlight Reel [Part 1]
Request A Customized Workshop For Your CompanyThe Negotiate Anything podcast has released a new Highlight Reel on preparing for difficult conversations. preparation is key when it comes to any type of negotiation, and this episode provides helpful tips and advice on mastering negotiations. Learn how to navigate difficult conversations with ease, and get the most out of every negotiation. Whether you're negotiating a salary or trying to resolve a conflict, this podcast will teach you how to get the most out of every negotiation. Listen now and start preparing for success!In this episode
How to BEST Prepare For Your Virtual Negotiations with Haylee Harrison
How to Prepare for Negotiations with Pete Mockaitis (Alternative Episode Name How to Be Awesome at Your Negotiations)
How to Prepare for Your Negotiations with Susan Borke Esq.
How to Win More Using Strategic Preparation with Mike Smith
The Importance of Preparation, Emotions, and Relationship Building through Negotiation With Karen Walch, PhD
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedInRequest A Customized Workshop For Your CompanyThe Ultimate Negotiation GuideClick here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

Jan 20, 2023 • 28min
Humanizing Interactions Using Curiosity & Empathy With Daniel Oppong
In this episode, Daniel Oppong, Founder at The Courage Collective, Boundless, and OhanaHealth, discusses how to have difficult conversations about humanizing interactions so that they are not binary. You'll learn how to:
Be anti-binary
Add a human touch to every conversation
Have diversity and inclusivity in any organization
We discuss:
How to align our values
Use empathy and curiosity in negotiations
The current state of DEI
Follow Daniel Oppong on LinkedInThe Courage Collective Co. LinkedIn pageThe Courage Collective websiteBoundless LinkedIn pageBoundless websiteOhana Health LinkedIn pageOhanaHealth websiteFollow Kwame Christian on LinkedInRequest A Customized Workshop For Your CompanyThe Ultimate Negotiation GuideClick here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!


