

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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May 7, 2023 • 38min
Understanding the Effects of Implicit Bias on Conflict and Learning Strategies to Overcome It with Daphne Jordan, CFP and Cameo Roberson, AAMS
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Daphne and Cameo host the show and ask me questions about how all of us can manage our biases and the biases of others in difficult conversationsFollow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

May 6, 2023 • 20min
Top Tips: Salary Negotiation Highlight Reel [Part 2]
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode:Common Mistakes in Salary Negotiation and How to Fix Them With Robin GuidryHow to Avoid Salary Negotiation Mistakes With Kate DixonFollow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

May 5, 2023 • 28min
Authenticity and Connection: Insights from Adrian Daniels
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Adrian Daniels, creator of the "A to Z Podcasting School," Growth and Community Leader, Podcast host, and coach, talks about launching and publicizing your podcast.You'll learn:
How to make your guests welcome.
Best practice to make your guest feel at home.
Benefits of establishing rapport early on.
We discuss:
Momentum.
Handling surprises.
Managing the flow of the show.
Follow Adrian Daniels on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielsadrian/A to Z Podcasting website https://atozpodcasting.com/Digital Boost LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalboost-org/ Digital Boost website https://digitalboost.org.uk/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=linkedinpageFollow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1Kwame Christian with Adrian Daniels.

May 4, 2023 • 18min
The Art of Detecting Bluffs in Negotiations - Kwame Christian Solo Episode
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/How do you know if someone is bluffing? How do you combat this tactic?Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

May 3, 2023 • 40min
Navigating Conflict in a Changing and Polarized World with Grande Lum
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, we explore the role of negotiation in managing conflict in today's polarized world. Grande Lum and Kwame Christian will share valuable insights and tools for navigating challenging conversations, building consensus, and finding common ground. Discover the power of negotiation to resolve conflict and create positive change in your personal and professional life.In this episode you will learn:-The importance of cooperation in conflict resolution.-How to be vigilant as we cooperate-The role of Artificial intelligence in today's worldFollow Grande on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/grande-lum-b531264/Grande Lum is a senior partner at the Rebuild Congress Initiative, a program of the Harvard Negotiation Project and Issue One. The Rebuild Congress Initiative (RCI) creates opportunities for cross-partisan stakeholders to explore and act on the conditions necessary to strengthen Congress and our democratic institutions, and ensure a resilient America.He also serves as a research fellow at Stanford Law School's Gould Center for Conflict Resolution. Grande currently serves as an advisor to University of San Francisco's Institute for Nonviolence and Social Justice and as a board member of Not In Our Town, an organization dedicated to stopping hate and bullying. Previously he was Director of the Divided Community Project (DCP) at the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where he continues to serve as chair of the steering committee. Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

May 2, 2023 • 34min
Mastering Confidence in the Face of Objections: Insights from Nancy Bleeke
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Do you fear resistance? Are you lacking confidence in difficult negotiation or sales situations? In this episode, you'll learn the secrets of collaboratively working through objections with author and sales expert Nancy Bleeke.Click here to access her free course. It will help you to prepare and be effective in those conversations where concerns or objections are raised. http://www.salesproinsider.com/kwame/Follow Nancy on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancybleeke/Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

May 1, 2023 • 34min
Contracts Drafting and Negotiating with Laura Frederick
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Drawing from her decades of experience as a lawyer and negotiator, Frederick explains how to successfully create contracts that benefit both parties. She emphasizes the importance of understanding what each party needs, negotiating in good faith, and fully explaining all terms in writing.You'll learn:
How to correctly create and edit contracts in negotiation.
How to keep the outcome and the relationship in negotiations.
The value of authenticity in contract highlighting and editing.
We discuss:
Confidence and authenticity in negotiations.
The importance of communication to find a solution.
The way to find a pathway to reaching agreements and get the best deals.
Laura spent the last 25+ years practicing law across the globe from San Francisco to Singapore. Learning the ropes at international firms such Morrison & Foerster turned into leading commercial deals at Fortune 500s like Tesla. In each role, she focused on learning the ins and outs herself and helping her clients and coworkers understand contract nuances. After working for others her whole career, in 2019 she went to work for herself. Now she is Managing Attorney at Laura Frederick Law, PLLC, a boutique law firm based in Austin, Texas. www.howtocontract.comFollow Laura on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurafredericklaw/Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Apr 30, 2023 • 33min
Developing emotional intelligence with Daniel Stover
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/Dan's Website http://integratedleader.com/speakers/daniel-stover Book References: Man's Search for MeaningMindsetDaring GreatlyFollow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Apr 29, 2023 • 18min
Top Tips: Bridging the Gap in International and Digital Negotiations Highlight Reel
In this episode:How to Bridge The Gap Between Sales and Procurement with Jill Robbins https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYnV6enNwcm91dC5jb20vNTgwMjYucnNz/episode/ZmYzNzc3YjAtNWIzMC00NTM4LTljYTMtNDNmNDlmNmYzMTdj?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiY_O2s4cv-AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQHow to Negotiate Internationally (International Procurement Negotiation) With Rebecca Howard https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYnV6enNwcm91dC5jb20vNTgwMjYucnNz/episode/ZDYyZDExZTYtMDM2My00ZGIxLTg0M2ItODJiOWNkZGE1YTM0?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiY_O2s4cv-AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQHow to Handle Digital Negotiations with Liz Milan, Director of Procurement of DiscoverOrg https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYnV6enNwcm91dC5jb20vNTgwMjYucnNz/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xNTAzMDk3?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiY_O2s4cv-AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

Apr 28, 2023 • 34min
How to Grow the Pie in Negotiations with Patrick Tinney
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/In this episode, Patrick Tinney, Sales, and Negotiations Rainmaker, Trainer, Coach, and Author, discusses how to get the lion's share in difficult conversations in sales and negotiations.You'll learn:
Tactical vs. Strategic negotiations.
Filling the expectation gap.
Building a bridge of trust.
We discuss:
How to leverage.
People are a Rubix cube.
SWOT analysis in negotiations.
Profitless deals.
Follow Patrick Tinney on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-tinney-903556145/Centroid Training & Marketing LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=Centroid%20Training%20%26%20Marketing&sid=p~3Centroid Marketing website https://www.centroidmarketing.com/Buy Patrick's book: "Unlocking Yes" on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Unlocking-Yes-Revised-Negotiation-Strategy/dp/0993828450/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11EM99HFWG5L5&keywords=Unlocking+Yes+by+Patrick+tinney&qid=1682594776&sprefix=unlocking+yes+by+patrick+tinn%2Caps%2C357&sr=8-1Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1Kwame Christian with Patrick Tinney.


