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
For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+NA@yapmedia.com
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
For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+NA@yapmedia.com
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 29, 2026 • 1h 8min
Forget Tactics — Rapport Gets the Deal Done
Hamilton, a negotiation expert and executive educator, and Daniela De Gregorio, an Italian family-law attorney and trained mediator, explore rapport as the core of influence. They discuss using empathy and strategic questions to de-escalate, methods for preparing mentally and practically, balancing warmth with firmness, and when to posture or hold information to protect leverage.
Mar 28, 2026 • 50min
Winning Against Narcissists: Why Logic Fails — and What Actually Works
Rebecca Zung, attorney and bestselling author who created the SLAY method for negotiating with high-conflict personalities. She explains how narcissists think, why logic fails with them, and how to set firm boundaries. Hear practical tactics for creating leverage, anticipating baiting, and protecting yourself in divorce, work, and family conflicts.
5 snips
Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 16min
Why 90% of People Fail at Networking (The “More Contacts = More Success” Lie)
Mark Miller, leadership veteran and co-founder of Lead Every Day, shares lessons from decades at Chick-fil-A on developing leaders. Ronen Olshansky, relational intelligence coach and CEO of Connected Success, reveals generosity-based networking. They unpack why relationships, not solo performance, drive outcomes. Expect practical shifts: move from transactions to community, ask for help, and build a small circle that actively lifts you.
Mar 26, 2026 • 58min
The Truth About Success: It’s All in the Messy Middle: Alexis Redding
Alexis Redding, Harvard leader and researcher on transitions to adulthood, author of The End of Adolescence. She explores why triumphant narratives erase the messy middle. Short, honest origin stories, reopening a 50-year study, micro-mentorship and mirror mentors, and why normal developmental struggles get pathologized. Practical ways to validate and guide young people without false finishes.
13 snips
Mar 25, 2026 • 58min
Three Steps to Regain Control When Emotions Take Over
Jay Moon Fields, somatic coach and author who trains leaders to use embodied emotional intelligence. She explains why the nervous system causes freezing and people-pleasing. Short scenes show how body awareness reveals shutdowns. Jay presents the three-step Hey, Wait practice to pause, feel, and request consideration in high-stakes moments.
12 snips
Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 1min
The Power of Productive Failure (And Why You Should Seek It Out)
Manu Kapoor, a learning scientist who studies productive failure, and Jeremy Delk, an entrepreneur and investor who built success by risking and learning, talk about embracing failure on purpose. They explore designing safe failure zones, negotiating with yourself to take risks, using authenticity to build trust, and practicing action-first learning with feedback.
12 snips
Mar 23, 2026 • 57min
How to Become Indispensable in the Age of AI
Howie Chan, a brand and behavior strategist who created the Behavioring Blueprint, explains how to become indispensable in an AI age. He reframes personal branding into a professional brand. He reveals why persuasion and human behavior matter more than facts. He outlines practical frameworks for influence, identity, status, and consistent brand touchpoints.
26 snips
Mar 22, 2026 • 1h 2min
Why Networking Fails — and What Real Relationship Strategy Looks Like
Andy Lopata, relationship strategy expert and author, explains why networking tactics fail and how intentional relationships win. He outlines the Relationship Matrix and the seven stages of professional relationships. Short, practical segments cover mapping stakeholders to objectives, scoring influence, influence without authority, and keeping curiosity to build long-term professional trust.
12 snips
Mar 21, 2026 • 1h 15min
Stop Waiting for a Better Job: How to Create One Where You Are
Nancy Medoff, communication coach and local office candidate who trains people to advocate and speak with authenticity. Elizabeth Lotardo, workplace strategist and bestselling author who helps professionals lead themselves and find meaning where they are. They discuss creating engagement through self-leadership, setting boundaries and advocating effectively, turning setbacks into growth, and persuasive, authentic communication in high-pressure situations.
10 snips
Mar 20, 2026 • 57min
The Psychology of Money: Why “Enough” Is the Hardest Decision
Morgan Housel, bestselling author who explores how emotions shape money decisions. He talks about why chasing more often fails, how envy and social comparison warp choices, and why patience and lived experience beat quick fixes. Conversations cover freedom, defining “enough,” using money for time and relationships, and turning knowledge into wisdom through hardship.
