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
Apr 8, 2026 • 1h 39min
Build Trust First — or Lose the Deal: The Real Way to Win Negotiations
Kasia Godzinska, a Swiss-based negotiation professor studying multi-party and intercultural tactics, and Keld Jensen, a veteran researcher on negotiation and trust, unpack why curiosity and trust beat aggression. They explore asking questions over arguing, how trust cuts costs and boosts profit, and why attention, culture, and emotions shape real-world deals.
Apr 7, 2026 • 56min
The Truth Detector: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Secrets to Getting People to Reveal the Truth – John R. "Jack" Schafer
John R. "Jack" Schafer, a former FBI agent and behavioral analyst, explains how to spot deception and gently draw out truthful information. Short, tactical segments cover physiological leakage, cognitive overload tests, and elicitation techniques like presumptive statements. Practical tips focus on preserving relationships, framing questions, and using empathy to get people to open up.
Apr 6, 2026 • 53min
The “Fun Deficit”: Why We Forget How to Enjoy Life as We Succeed
Dorie Clark, strategic advisor and bestselling author who teaches executive education, talks about why success often turns into constant busyness. Short takes cover scarcity mindsets, cultural roots of overwork, choosing activities for their “interesting” value, how financial security frees play, and why courage matters to think long-term.
Apr 5, 2026 • 1h 15min
How Personal Pain Impacts Business Performance: Louize Yafai
Louize Yafai, an emotional recovery and resilience coach who rebuilt her life after abuse and loss. She discusses fast-tracking emotions into action, reframing stuckness into agency, and how self-talk and small steps restore confidence. Louize also explores how hidden personal pain affects workplace performance, what compassionate leadership looks like, and ways organizations can destigmatize support.
Apr 4, 2026 • 59min
Wikipedia Founder: AI and the Future of Truth
Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia and advocate for information integrity, discusses trust, technology, and truth online. He explores how social media and algorithms distort scale and amplify outrage. He warns about AI deepfakes while noting creative uses. He offers practical steps to reclaim healthier online habits and rebuild trust in institutions and relationships.
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Apr 3, 2026 • 1h 20min
Manipulated at Work? The Hidden Cost of Being Too Empathetic
Farah Harris, psychotherapist and author of The Color of Emotional Intelligence, works on workplace well-being and DEI. She recounts a toxic hire that weaponized empathy. The conversation covers spotting workplace gaslighting, how manipulators flip blame and isolate targets, setting boundaries without losing compassion, and a practical three-A framework to stay grounded and reclaim your power.
9 snips
Apr 2, 2026 • 57min
How to Handle a Bully With Ken Sterling
Ken Sterling, EVP at BigSpeak, USC professor, former lawyer and dealmaker known for the TILT framework. He recounts street-honed survival lessons and a life-saving leverage moment. Topics include staying calm under aggression, using questions to empower the other side, calling timeouts to defuse bullies, and ethical limits of persuasion.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 59min
The Mindset & Strategy Behind Massive Career Negotiations
Stephanie Hanna, attorney and coach who teaches negotiation, boundaries, and networking. Whitney Abraham, business coach helping women build confidence and online businesses. Wies Bradby, founder of Women in Negotiation with huge salary wins. They explore mindset over tactics, ambition and aiming higher, networking as a growth engine, and setting boundaries to protect career gains.
9 snips
Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 13min
From Chaos to $745M: What It Really Takes to Build Something Big
Cas Lazerow, entrepreneur and former athlete who coaches founders on leadership and resilience, and Mike Lazerow, entrepreneur and investor who built and sold companies for major exits. They unpack brutal conversations, emotional stamina, embracing the messy pivots of building big businesses, hiring for toughness, mental discipline from athletics, and ruthless focus to survive and scale.
12 snips
Mar 30, 2026 • 49min
Tell Stories That Actually Land - Allegra Solomon, John Moore
John Moore, a TechBank marketing and LinkedIn storytelling pro, and Allegra Solomon, an award-winning fiction writer, join forces. They contrast tight short-story craft with repeatable social-media frameworks. They discuss precision and surprise in short fiction. They cover hooks, vivid images, pacing, formatting, and using stories to turn facts into memorable, persuasive messages.
