Negotiate Anything
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 Diffic...
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How People REALLY Change Their Minds? (Backed up by Science)
<p>What if changing someone’s mind isn’t about being right — but about understanding how people actually think?</p> <p>In this Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian curates three powerful conversations that unpack one of the hardest challenges in communication: influencing deeply held beliefs. Drawing from psychology, change management, and behavioral science, this episode explores why people resist change, how strong opinions are formed, and — most importantly — what actually helps minds open instead of shut down .</p> <p>You’ll hear from a persuasion scientist who breaks down why confidence and emotion don’t always mean an opinion is...
The Hidden Cost of Unresolved Disagreements
<p>What if the secret to winning tough negotiations isn’t saying more — but seeing people more clearly?</p> <p>In this special Negotiation Masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian brings together three elite mediators from radically different backgrounds to tackle the same universal challenge: navigating conflict when emotions run high and stakes are real. From workplace disputes to high-stakes legal battles, these experts reveal how conflict actually unfolds — and what separates resolution from ruin.</p> <p>You’ll learn why we instinctively dehumanize the people we disagree with, how leadership conflict avoidance quietly poisons organizations, and the subtle d...
Inside the Mind of Exceptional Negotiators: What They Know — and You Don’t
<p>What if the single skill separating average negotiators from truly exceptional ones isn’t persuasion — but curiosity?</p> <p>In this special Negotiation Masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian brings together three extraordinary experts to explore how curiosity — internal, external, and behavioral — can completely transform the way you communicate, influence, and connect. Across three powerful conversations, you’ll hear how a clinical psychologist, a DE&I strategist, and a former FBI counterintelligence agent each approach the same challenge from radically different angles — and why that diversity of perspective is your secret advantage.</p> <p>You’ll discover how internal curio...
The Hidden Pressure of Being in Charge
<p>In this episode, we break down the hidden pressure of leadership—the stress people don’t see, the isolation leaders feel, and why many leaders struggle with mental health while everyone assumes they’re “fine.” We also talk about how leadership can become dehumanizing, and what it looks like to rebuild compassion (for leaders and for ourselves).</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Melissa Doman</p> <p>www.melissadoman.com</p> <p>Buy the book: Cornered Office: Why We Need To Talk About Leadership Mental Health</p> <p><br></p> <p>Contact ANI</p> <p>Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company</p...
What No One Tells You About the Future (AI, Uncertainty & Staying Grounded)
<p>The future feels louder than ever—AI, nonstop headlines, and uncertainty that makes it hard to stay grounded. In this episode, futurists Erica Orange and Jared Weiner break down what most people miss about change: it’s not the future that scares us—it’s our attachment to certainty.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this conversation, you’ll learn:</p> <p>Why uncertainty triggers anxiety (and what to do about it)</p> <p>How to stop chasing certainty and start building clarity</p> <p>The “pilot vs passenger” mindset that calms decision-making</p> <p>AI’s upside (innovation) vs disruption (w...
End the People-Pleasing Cycle: 3 Tips That Actually Work
<p>End the People-Pleasing Cycle: 3 Tips That Actually Work</p> <p><br></p> <p>Kwame Christian sits down with life coach and hypnotherapist Amy Green Smith to unpack the hidden costs of people-pleasing—and how to finally break free. Together, they explore the surprising ways emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and societal expectations shape your ability to negotiate—whether in the office, at home, or in everyday life. Amy reveals the evolutionary roots of people-pleasing, when it can actually help you, and when it slowly erodes your self-worth. By the end, you’ll understand exactly how your self-perception impacts your influence, your relati...
How To NETWORK If You’re AN INTROVERT with Greg Roche
<p>What if you never had to apply for a job again?<br> Greg Roche hasn’t submitted a resume since 2013—and it's not because he’s lucky. It’s because he discovered a better way to build real, lasting professional connections without networking events, name tags, or forced small talk.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this interview, you’ll learn:</p> <p>Why networking is broken—and how to fix it</p> <p>The power of reconnecting with people you already know</p> <p>The exact approach Greg used to land jobs without applying</p> <p>How to network as a...
The Hidden Power of Listening: How to Spot Lies, Gain Respect, and Control Negotiations
<p>Most negotiations fail not because of what’s said — but because no one is truly listening.</p> <p>In this Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, we explore why listening is the most underrated — and most powerful — skill in high-stakes conversations. Drawing from crisis negotiation, law enforcement, and business leadership, this episode brings together elite experts who reveal how strategic listening uncovers hidden interests, exposes deception, defuses tension, and creates breakthroughs when talks feel stuck.</p> <p>You’ll discover why the best negotiators talk less, ask better questions, and use silence as a tool — not a weakness. From reading emot...
The Secret to Winning Bigger by Doing Less
<p>What if the secret to winning negotiations, building a powerful brand, and creating lasting influence isn’t doing more — but getting clearer?</p> <p>In this Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian brings together three expert perspectives to reveal how top performers win the long game through clarity, focus, and strategic cooperation — not complexity.</p> <p>You’ll hear how creative leaders turn alignment into leverage, how credibility and composure shape personal brand in high-stakes moments, and why the strongest brands (and careers) are built by choosing focus over noise. From negotiation tables to boardrooms and creative industri...
This Is Why You Shut Down in Tough Conversations (Neuroscience Explained)
<p>Why do intelligent, high-performing people freeze during tough conversations? In this powerful episode, Dr. Tracey Marks—renowned psychiatrist and YouTube creator—breaks down the neuroscience behind emotional regulation and explains how to stay grounded when it matters most.</p> <p>Want to master communication under pressure? This conversation is a must-watch if you’ve ever walked away from a high-stakes talk thinking, "Why didn’t I say that?" You'll learn exactly what’s happening in your brain when stress takes over—and how to take back control.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Tracey</p> <p>Traceys Youtube Channel </p>...
