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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Brian Ahearn: The Hard Talks We Avoid—And Why We Need Them
<p>In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian welcomes back Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence People, to discuss the powerful lessons and insights from Brian's new book, "His Story, My Story, Our Story." The book chronicles the complexities of Brian's relationship with his late father, a Marine Corps veteran who faced significant challenges after serving in Vietnam. Brian shares how understanding his father's experiences helped him develop empathy and strengthen their relationship. This episode delves into how these personal revelations can apply to negotiations and influence in everyday life.</p> <p>What will be covered:</p> ...
Why Smart People Still Fall Apart in Chaos - Liz Tran
<p>Most people are optimizing for the wrong kind of smart — and it's costing them everything when the world shifts.</p> <p>Liz Tran is a former venture capital executive, CEO coach, and author of AQ. She spent years inside the highest-pressure rooms in tech before walking away to build a coaching practice rooted in one conviction: the people who thrive in chaos aren't the smartest or the most emotionally intelligent — they're the most adaptable. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Connect with Liz </p> Website: https://liz-tran.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/liztran1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liztranwrites/ Headshot Link: h...
How Nature Heals What Stress Breaks - with Tracy Teusche
<p>What if the most powerful stress-relief tool you have access to is completely free — and you've been ignoring it your whole life?</p> <p>In this episode, Kwame sits down with Tracy Teusche — PR strategist, branding expert, and certified eco-therapist — to explore why modern life is burning us out, and how reconnecting with nature can restore what chronic stress quietly destroys.</p> <p>They dive into the science of forest bathing and phytoncides, why kindness is not weakness, how to set better boundaries without losing your warmth, and what it really means to lead with authenticity in a world design...
Stop Leaving Money (and Your Life) on the Table: Negotiate Smarter
<p>What if the very thing holding you back from success isn’t your skill—but your silence?</p> <p>In this masterclass episode, we dive deep into the hidden cost of not advocating for yourself—and why staying quiet could be costing you far more than you realize. From physicians navigating burnout and unfair contracts to professionals leaving millions on the table by avoiding salary negotiations, this conversation unpacks the real stakes behind everyday decisions we’re often too uncomfortable to confront. </p> <p>You’ll hear powerful insights from industry leaders who challenge the belief that negotiation is conflict—a...
Embrace the Pain: What It Really Takes to Build a Billion-Dollar Business - Alex Jekowsky
<p>Most entrepreneurs talk about deals. Alex Jekowsky of CENTS has negotiated over $220 million worth of them.</p> <p>In this episode on negotiation, acquisitions, fundraising, and entrepreneurship, Alex breaks down the real psychology behind high-stakes dealmaking — from navigating multimillion-dollar acquisitions to building trust with investors, overcoming rejection, and turning painful setbacks into transformational opportunities.</p> <p>But this conversation goes far beyond tactics.</p> <p>Alex shares the emotional realities of entrepreneurship: the pressure, the uncertainty, the loneliness, and the resilience required to keep building when the odds are against you. From renegotiating a failed acquisition deal on the ba...
Why Introverts Burn Out — with Patience Ogunbona
<p>What if the real reason you feel stuck, burned out, or unseen isn’t because you’re not capable… but because you’ve been performing as someone you’re not?</p> <p>In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author Patience Ogunbona shares the internal negotiations that transformed her life, career, and voice. From walking away from performative success to embracing quiet confidence, Patience reveals why authenticity is the missing piece behind true influence, fulfillment, and courageous leadership.</p> <p>Together, we unpack:</p> Why trying to “prove yourself” quietly destroys performance The identity shift that cha...
Stop Seeking Validation: The Secret to Authentic Confidence and Executive Presence
<p>You think you’re being authentic. You’re not.</p> <p><br></p> <p>In this powerful conversation, media expert, keynote speaker, and author Jeanne Sparrow breaks down the real meaning of authenticity — and it’s not what you think. Most people confuse authenticity with oversharing. Others stay silent, mistaking fear for integrity. Jeanne explains why true authenticity isn’t about saying everything — it’s about knowing who you are, what you bring to the table, and how to use that power with intention.</p> <p>You’ll learn:</p> <p>Why oversharing kills trust (and isn’t real connection)</p> ...
What AI Reveals About Winning Negotiation Tactics
<p>What if everything you’ve been taught about persuasion is only scratching the surface—and the real edge lies in understanding how people actually behave, not what they say they’ll do?</p> <p>In this masterclass episode, we dive deep into the hidden psychology behind high-stakes negotiation, blending behavioral science, real-world data, and cutting-edge research to uncover what truly drives influence. You’ll hear from world-class experts across disciplines as they break down powerful, often counterintuitive strategies—from why admitting your weaknesses can increase your credibility, to how something as subtle as using precise numbers or asking the right kind...
Say No Like a CEO: Take Control of Your Time, Money, and Power
<p>What if the most powerful move in negotiation isn’t saying yes—but having the courage to say no?</p> <p>In this masterclass episode, you’ll hear three dynamic voices unpack a deceptively simple idea: how boundaries, clarity, and conviction can transform the way you negotiate — at work, in business, and in life. From walking away from multimillion-dollar deals to reclaiming your time and energy, these conversations reveal what it really takes to stay aligned when the pressure is on.</p> <p>Nicole Walters shares the high-stakes decisions behind building—and not selling — a thriving business, and why protecting y...
Stop Blaming: The Real Reason Change Feels So Hard
<p>The future you're building is scaring the people around you — and that's exactly why you feel stuck</p> <p><br></p> <p>You're not stuck because you lack vision — you're stuck because the system fears the future you're trying to build.</p> <p>In this powerful conversation, futurist and strategist Hussein Hallak joins Kwame Christian to unpack what it really takes to lead when the future is uncertain, the past is pulling you back, and the system resists every step you take.</p> <p><br></p> <p>We dive deep into:</p> <p><br></p> <p>Why most people live...
