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
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Mar 18, 2026 • 1h 13min
Why the Quietest Person Often Wins the Deal
Elaine Lin Herring, leadership expert and author who helps people reclaim their voice. Amy Mariani, mediator and former trial attorney who teaches strategic silence. They explore how intentional pauses reveal information and shift dynamics. They discuss reading facial tells on Zoom, using segmentation to break hard talks into bite-sized issues, and creating meeting norms that let quieter people speak up.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 59min
The Cost of Staying Silent—and the Leadership Power of Assertiveness
Ivna Curi, assertiveness coach and founder of the Assertive Way Institute, trains professionals—especially women—to speak up with clarity and warmth. She breaks down the four parts of assertiveness and how respect languages and delivery shape responses. Conversations cover why people stay silent, the CARE pitfalls, practical scripts like DESC, and ways to prevent backlash while being effective.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 4min
Carmine Gallo: How to ACTUALLY Tell Good Stories - Storytelling Mastery
Carmine Gallo, Harvard instructor and bestselling author known for Talk Like TED, appears to unpack storytelling and persuasive communication. He explains why great speakers are made, why stories beat bullets and data, and how the three-act structure, villains, and personal origin tales make pitches magnetic. He also touches on authenticity, vocal delivery, and using slides to support narrative.
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Mar 15, 2026 • 1h 13min
The Real Reason Younger Employees Leave (It’s Not What You Think)
Quincy Penn, DEI specialist and leadership researcher working on a PhD; Chris DeSantis, organizational behavior consultant and author. They unpack how perception and conversational coordination create false generational divides. They explore motivation vs retention, why younger workers prefer dialogue and autonomy, and practical ways organizations reshape culture to keep people long term.
Mar 14, 2026 • 1h 1min
Seemingly Positive Things That Make Bullies More Powerful
Lucia Kanter St. Amour, negotiator, mediator, and author of For the Forces of Good, shares how childhood bullying shaped her negotiation approach. She explores why bullies gain power, when you cannot negotiate alone, and tactics like coalition-building, managing emotional pressure, and planning BATNAs. Short, practical stories illuminate strategies for confronting high-conflict personalities.
Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 12min
Why Fear Controls Your Negotiations — and How to Use It Instead
Sarah JanTausch, a political strategist with 12+ years guiding campaigns and fundraising, shares how fear shapes decisions in politics and everyday asks. She and Jeff explore imposter syndrome, practicing low‑stakes role plays, making direct asks, and using pauses, anchors, and perspective to turn fear into fuel. Short, practical lessons on acting despite perfectionism and reading incentives in high‑stakes conversations.
Mar 12, 2026 • 1h 3min
Post-Traumatic Growth: How to Turn Trauma Into Power With Rachel Druckenmiller
Rachel Druckenmiller, keynote speaker and founder of Unmuted Life who transforms trauma into purpose and sings her truth. She recounts surviving a life‑altering accident, working through body‑stored trauma with somatic therapy, and rediscovering joy through music. Short, practical ideas about risking visibility, accepting support, and trying small experiments to reclaim aliveness.
Mar 11, 2026 • 59min
Conflict Negotiation: THE BEST TACTIC to Build Trust
Erin Easter, West Lafayette mayor focused on inclusive community design and university collaboration. Tony Roswarski, six-term Lafayette mayor and retired police captain with deep local government experience. They discuss finding common ground across divides. They cover active listening to build trust. They explore countering misinformation, repairing missteps, and leveraging relationships for collaboration.
Mar 10, 2026 • 59min
Stop Trying to Be Right. Start Trying to Be PERSUASIVE
Ashley Kennard, assistant professor studying intercultural communication and othering, explores how bias and survival instincts derail tough conversations. She discusses humanizing opponents, using meta-communication to reset talks, emotional strategies like pause rituals and safe words, and treating every interaction as intercultural. Short practical tactics for slowing reactivity and staying persuasive are highlighted.
Mar 9, 2026 • 1h 20min
The Only Way to Get the Truth Without Being Confrontational - With Michael Reddington
Michael Reddington, a certified forensic interviewer and author of The Disciplined Listening Method, teaches non-confrontational interviewing. He explains designing outcome-focused questions, reading verbal and nonverbal cues, and using deception as data. He shares techniques to invite disclosure, create trust, give control, and craft a strategic runway for honest information.
