

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
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Sep 3, 2019 • 35min
How to Influence People with Brian Ahearn, CPCU, CTM, CMCT®
Brian is back with us to talk about his new book and teach us to influence people using ethical persuasion.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyConnect with BrianBrian's websiteBrian's book: Influence PEOPLE: Powerful Everyday Opportunities to Persuade that are Lasting and EthicalDownload Your Negotiation Preparation Guide

Aug 26, 2019 • 29min
How to Negotiate Via Text with Veronica Cravener, Esq.
In this episode Veronica shows us how to effectively negotiate via text message as we move towards a digital world.Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Connect With VeronicaDownload Your Negotiation Preparation Guide

Aug 22, 2019 • 24min
PRACTICE SESSION- Blending Assertiveness & Friendliness with Hamilton Chan, Esq.
In last week's episode, Hamilton showed us how managing the inherent tension between the “friendliness” that comes from rapport and the assertiveness that is required to be effective can be tricky.Now we're putting his skills to the test in this realistic Negotiate Anything practice sessionHe plays the role of a startup company wanting to get their product on the shelves of a much larger and well-known business. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Connect with HamiltonLearn more about the executive program at Loyola (LLX)Download Your Negotiation Preparation Guide

Aug 19, 2019 • 32min
How to Win Tough Negotiations with Matthias Schranner, CEO of The Schranner Negotiation Institute
In this episode we cover the benefit of creating deadlocks, why win-win doesn't work in tough negotiations, what you should do instead of arguing, how to use the FBI model of negotiation, and much more.Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company More About Matthias and The Schranner Negotiation Institute Learn More About the N-Conference in New YorkDownload Your Negotiation Preparation GuideMore about Matthias: Negotiation expert Matthias Schranner was originally trained by the police and the FBI as a lead negotiator for high-stakes situations. For the past 15 years, he and his team at the Schranner Negotiation Institute have been advising clients including the UN, global corporations and political parties in difficult negotiations.He teaches the executive seminar series Negotiations on the Edge and is the author of books such as The Negotiator, Negotiations on the Edge and Costly Mistakes as well as numerous articles and other publications.Matthias Schranner advises business and government leaders in over 40 countries, including the US, China, Russia and Japan. His proprietary Negotiation Scorecard® is used by numerous Fortune 500 companies worldwide to succeed in difficult negotiations.Matthias Schranner serves as adjunct Professor for negotiations at the St. Gallen University in Switzerland and is the president of SNI LLC New York.

Aug 13, 2019 • 41min
Blending Assertiveness & Friendliness with Hamilton Chan, Esq.
Managing the inherent tension between the “friendliness” that comes from rapport and the assertiveness that is required to be effective can be tricky. In this episode we cover the following:1. How to build rapport.2. How to stand your ground.3. How to manage the flow of information.Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Connect with HamiltonLearn more about the executive program at Loyola (LLX)Download Your Negotiation Preparation Guide

Aug 5, 2019 • 32min
How to Handle Digital Negotiations with Liz Milan, Director of Procurement of DiscoverOrg
A significant portion of our negotiations occur via email, phone, and video conference. In this episode, Liz shares how best to handle these negotiations. We cover persuasion, deception, and much more!Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Connect with LizLearn More about DiscoverOrgDownload Your Negotiation Preparation Guide

Aug 1, 2019 • 14min
PRACTICE SESSION- How to Manage Egos and Difficult Emotions with Derek Gaunt
In last week's episode, Derek showed us how to manage egos and problematic emotions while being assertive in negotiations.Now, we're putting his skills to the test in this realistic Negotiate Anything practice session.He plays the role of a manager who's dealing with an angry team direct report.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyConnect with DerekBuy Ego, Authority, Failure: Using Emotional Intelligence Like a Hostage Negotiator to Succeed as a LeaderDownload Your Negotiation Preparation GuideKeywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job readiness, networking, discounts, conflict, difficult people, psychology, emotion, emotions, argue, argument, debate, negotiation, negotiate, influence, persuasion, leadership, parenting, psychology, sociology, social dynamics, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, training and development, talent management, human resources management, talent management, human resources development, instructional design, human factors, and knowledge management, benchmarking, threats, leverage, power, kwame christian, negotiation expert, communication expert, conflict resolution expert, keynote speaker, diversity training, conflict training, continuing legal education, "CLE", chris voss, salary negotiation, getting to yes, never split the difference, critical conversations, crucial conversations, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, IT Procurement, supply chain, contract management, contract, negotiate, sell, buyer, buy, purchase, purchasing, business negotiation, never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation, financial planner, financial planning, CPA, CLE, CE, supply management, implicit bias, diversity and inclusion, minority, conflict management

Jul 29, 2019 • 38min
How to Persuade as a Leader or Manager with Dave Stachowiak EdD, M.A.
In this episode Dave shares three tips for how leaders can be more persuasive. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Daves Website Dave’s Top Ranked Podcast- Coaching for LeadersDownload Your Negotiation Preparation GuideKeywords:negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job readiness, networking, discounts, conflict, difficult people, psychology, emotion, emotions, argue, argument, debate, negotiation, negotiate, influence, persuasion, leadership, parenting, psychology, sociology, social dynamics, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, training and development, talent management, human resources management, talent management, Coaching for leaders, Dave Schachowiak, human resources development, instructional design, human factors, and knowledge management, benchmarking, threats, leverage, power, kwame christian, negotiation expert, communication expert, conflict resolution expert, keynote speaker, diversity training, conflict training, continuing legal education, "CLE", chris voss, salary negotiation, getting to yes, never split the difference, critical conversations, crucial conversations, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, IT Procurement, supply chain, contract management, contract, negotiate, sell, buyer, buy, purchase, purchasing, business negotiation, never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation, financial planner, financial planning, CPA, CLE, CE, supply management, implicit bias, diversity and inclusion, minority, conflict management

Jul 22, 2019 • 34min
How to Manage Egos and Difficult Emotions with Derek Gaunt
Derek shows us how to manage egos and problematic emotions while being assertive in negotiations.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyConnect with DerekBuy Ego, Authority, Failure: Using Emotional Intelligence Like a Hostage Negotiator to Succeed as a LeaderDownload Your Negotiation Preparation GuideKeywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job readiness, networking, discounts, conflict, difficult people, psychology, emotion, emotions, argue, argument, debate, negotiation, negotiate, influence, persuasion, leadership, parenting, psychology, sociology, social dynamics, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, training and development, talent management, human resources management, talent management, human resources development, instructional design, human factors, and knowledge management, benchmarking, threats, leverage, power, kwame christian, negotiation expert, communication expert, conflict resolution expert, keynote speaker, diversity training, conflict training, continuing legal education, "CLE", chris voss, salary negotiation, getting to yes, never split the difference, critical conversations, crucial conversations, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, IT Procurement, supply chain, contract management, contract, negotiate, sell, buyer, buy, purchase, purchasing, business negotiation, never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation, financial planner, financial planning, CPA, CLE, CE, supply management, implicit bias, diversity and inclusion, minority, conflict management

Jul 19, 2019 • 14min
PRACTICE SESSION- How to Negotiate with Lives on the Line with Shane Ray Martin
Practice Session- Suicide Hotline NegotiationIn the previous episode, Shane shared three powerful persuasive techniques from the suicide hotline that we can use in our difficult conversations at home and at work. In this episode, we put his skills to the test in our practice session. Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyShane's WebsiteDownload Your Negotiation Preparation GuideKeywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job readiness, networking, discounts, conflict, difficult people, psychology, emotion, emotions, argue, argument, debate, negotiation, negotiate, influence, persuasion, leadership, parenting, psychology, sociology, social dynamics, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, training and development, talent management, human resources management, talent management, human resources development, instructional design, human factors, and knowledge management, benchmarking, threats, leverage, power, kwame christian, negotiation expert, communication expert, conflict resolution expert, keynote speaker, diversity training, conflict training, continuing legal education, "CLE", chris voss, salary negotiation, getting to yes, never split the difference, critical conversations, crucial conversations, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, IT Procurement, supply chain, contract management, contract, negotiate, sell, buyer, buy, purchase, purchasing, business negotiation, Chris Voss, Never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal, real estate negotiation, financial planner, financial planning, CPA, CLE, CE, supply management, implicit bias, diversity and inclusion, minority, conflict management


