Negotiate Anything
Episodes
Become a People Magnet: The Nonverbal Habits That Draw Others In - with Linda Clemons
18 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most powerful thing you're communicating is something you're never saying at all? In this captivating masterclass on body language, wor...
Train Your Mind Like a Leader: Influence, Persuade, and Stay Calm Under Pressure
15 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to influencing people, uncovering the truth, and becoming a better leader isn't authority — it's emotional intelligence? In th...
Stop Defending Yourself — Start Listening and Win Any Negotiation
11 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest threat to your relationship isn’t conflict — it’s the way you communicate during it? In this thought-provoking conversati...
This #1 Marketing Expert PROVES You’re Branding All Wrong!
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people are doing branding completely backwards — and it’s killing their results. In this powerful conversation, global CEO and marketing thou...
Why the "Just Be Yourself" Is a Terrible Negotiation Advice - Dr. Laura Sicola
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't a lack of skill — it's your definition of authenticity? In this thought-provoking conversation, ...
Reverse Interview: Kwame Answers the Hard Questions - End Every Sentence With This to Win Any Talk
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kwame Christian, negotiation expert and host of Negotiate Anything, reveals the conversation tactics most speakers never have time to share on stage —...
The Leadership Trap High Achievers Can't See -Jessica Kriegel
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Kriegel, Chief Science Officer at Culture Partners, lost her father two days after he came home for good — and spent the next year drinking ...
Brian Ahearn: The Hard Talks We Avoid—And Why We Need Them
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian welcomes back Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence People, to discuss the po...
Why Smart People Still Fall Apart in Chaos - Liz Tran
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people are optimizing for the wrong kind of smart — and it's costing them everything when the world shifts. Liz Tran is a former venture capit...
How Nature Heals What Stress Breaks - with Tracy Teusche
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most powerful stress-relief tool you have access to is completely free — and you've been ignoring it your whole life? In this episode, ...
Stop Leaving Money (and Your Life) on the Table: Negotiate Smarter
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the very thing holding you back from success isn’t your skill—but your silence? In this masterclass episode, we dive deep into the hidden...
Embrace the Pain: What It Really Takes to Build a Billion-Dollar Business - Alex Jekowsky
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most entrepreneurs talk about deals. Alex Jekowsky of CENTS has negotiated over $220 million worth of them. In this episode on negotiation, acquisiti...
Why Introverts Burn Out — with Patience Ogunbona
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the real reason you feel stuck, burned out, or unseen isn’t because you’re not capable… but because you’ve been performing as someone ...
Stop Seeking Validation: The Secret to Authentic Confidence and Executive Presence
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You think you’re being authentic. You’re not. In this powerful conversation, media expert, keynote speaker, and author Jeanne Sparrow breaks do...
What AI Reveals About Winning Negotiation Tactics
10 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you’ve been taught about persuasion is only scratching the surface—and the real edge lies in understanding how people actually ...
Say No Like a CEO: Take Control of Your Time, Money, and Power
09 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most powerful move in negotiation isn’t saying yes—but having the courage to say no? In this masterclass episode, you’ll hear three...
Stop Blaming: The Real Reason Change Feels So Hard
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The future you're building is scaring the people around you — and that's exactly why you feel stuck You're not stuck because you lack vision — ...
Speak So People Remember You: 7 Secrets That Win Deals & Influence Decisions
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not being ignored because your ideas are bad — you’re being ignored because your delivery is forgettable. Buy the book: Speak, Memo...
Dealing With Difficult Bosses? Here’s How to Flip the Power Dynamic
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or frustrated at work — this is the episode that changes how you play the game. In this masterclass episod...
Jess Ekstrom: The Arrival Fallacy Will Break You
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We don't get dopamine at the finish line — we get it in the chase. Which means every goal you're killing yourself to reach is quietly wired to disap...
Kwame Christian on Love, Happiness & Success: Reverse Interview
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a special reverse interview. Kwame was invited onto Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby's Love, Happiness and Success podcast, where she turned the t...
Be Authentic or Be Ignored — How to Win Trust with CEOs and Clients
03 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, world-renowned chef and entrepreneur Robert Irvine reveals the turning point that changed his leadership forever. He built his e...
Own the First 10 Seconds: How to Shape Perception Before You Speak
02 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
They judge you in milliseconds — before you say a single word. And if your presence doesn’t match your message, you're not just being ignored — ...
From Triggered to Tactical: How to Stay Calm, Ask Better Questions, and Take Control
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the hardest part of negotiation isn’t the other person — but the story you’re telling yourself? In this masterclass episode of Negotiat...
Modern Leaders Have This One Blind Spot (And Won't Admit It) - Muriel M. Wilkins
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most high achievers don't have a skills problem. They have a belief problem — and the scariest part? The very belief that made them successful is of...
Turn Ambition Into Action: The Real Way to Achieve Big Goals
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people are failing at their goals because they’ve been taught the wrong way to set them. Buy Now: Big Goals: The Science of Setting T...
Why Every Negotiator Needs to Master Storytelling First
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Henriquez turned a rejected job application into a masterclass in human influence — and the only tool he used was a 30-second story. Andy Hen...
Keep Your Job, Add Income: The Smart Way to Monetize Your Expertise
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the life you want isn’t on the other side of a risky leap — but quietly waiting for you to build it, step by step, right where you are? I...
Get the Offer, Then Get More: How to Win Interviews & Max Your Salary
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest mistake in your next negotiation isn’t what you say—but when you say it? In this masterclass episode, Negotiate Anything pull...
The Reason You Lose Every Money Argument
25 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the real reason money conversations feel so uncomfortable… has nothing to do with money at all? In this Masterclass Episode, we unpack the ...
Said Yes Too Fast? Here's How to Get Back to the Table
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When a negotiation catches you off guard, the real battle isn't with the other person — it's with your own mind. Buy the Book Sharp 14 Simple...
How to Negotiate With Fear & Win | Damon "Coffee Bean" West
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Damon West, Coffee Bean author & ex-felon sentenced to 65 years, reveals the 4-word message from a jail cell that flipped a life sentence into a globa...
What Bruce Lee Taught Me About Negotiation
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From sleeping on the beach to building a billion-dollar empire — this episode proves that adversity isn’t the end of your story, it’s the beginn...
The Tribal Leadership Model
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you've been pushing hard but feeling empty, this episode will challenge everything you believe about high performance. DJ Vanas — Air Force veter...
Safe Danger: The Leadership Episode That Will Change How You See People
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Swire is an organizational consultant, facilitator, and author whose work with Fortune 500 teams, law firms, and schools reveals a hard truth: wha...
Clients DON’T Want Solutions First… They Want THIS Instead
19 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, Lauren Sabo takes the reins to explore negotiation strategies with challenging clients. The conversation delves into the...
The “Just Do It” Lie No One Talks About
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to winning any negotiation isn’t what you say—but what you notice about yourself in the moment? In this masterclass episode, w...
Stop Hiding Your Strengths: How to Stand Out, Get Promoted, and Win
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
They told us that vulnerability was a flaw — a sign of weakness. But what if the truth is the opposite? In this powerful and deeply human conversat...
Harvard Negotiation Expert: Stop Selling Ideas. Start Telling Stories.
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Weiss—co-founder of the Global Negotiation Initiative at Harvard University—explains why your greatest set of facts will always lose to a c...
The Key to Being SO VALUABLE You Never Become Irrelevant
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI can write, edit, even cast—but it still can’t do what made TV legend Bonnie Hammer unstoppable: read the room. In this candid conversation wit...
Secret Persuasion Tactics from CIA and FBI: Sell Like a Spy with Jeremy Hurewitz
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Master the secret tactics spies use to win trust and uncover the truth. In this gripping episode, Jeremy Hurewitz, corporate intelligence expert and ...
Being Yourself Is a Learned Skill | Aaron Calafato
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Calafato — master storyteller, consultant, and creator of the 7 Minute Stories podcast — reveals why showing up as your real self in high-st...
Burnout is Quietly Killing Your Career (Here’s What To Do)
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest deal you’re negotiating… is the one you’re making with yourself every single day? In this powerful masterclass episode, we ...
Turn Fear Into Fuel — Or Stay Stuck Where You Are
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Energy beats strategy — and former Siemens & Alcoa CEO Klaus Kleinfeld reveals the playbook to end burnout, regain focus, and execute at the highest...
Why Your Difficult Conversations Keep Failing - With Mónica Guzmán
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mónica Guzmán is a journalist who couldn't even have an honest conversation with her own parents about politics — and she turned that painful pers...
The Pitch That Embarrassed a Negotiation Professor - Patrick Leddin
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Leddin reveals the negotiation mindset that helped him close a 50/50 book deal with James Patterson — and the one relationship trap that nea...
Build Trust First — or Lose the Deal: The Real Way to Win Negotiations
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think negotiation is about winning — but what if that mindset is exactly why they keep losing? In this masterclass episode, you’ll he...
The Truth Detector: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Secrets to Getting People to Reveal the Truth – John R. "Jack" Schafer
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with expert Jack Schafer to explore the intricate dynamics of dec...
The “Fun Deficit”: Why We Forget How to Enjoy Life as We Succeed
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do smart, successful people feel trapped in constant busyness? In this episode, Dorie Clark — author of The Long Game — joins Kwame Christian...
How Personal Pain Impacts Business Performance: Louize Yafai
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When life shatters everything you thought was safe, what do you do next? In this powerful conversation, emotional recovery coach Louize Yafai shares h...
Wikipedia Founder: AI and the Future of Truth
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jimmy Wales, the founder of Wikipedia, joins Kwame Christian to explore one of the biggest challenges of our time: the collapse of tr...
Manipulated at Work? The Hidden Cost of Being Too Empathetic
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gaslighting isn’t just a relationship issue—it happens at work too. In this powerful conversation, psychotherapist and author Farah Harris opens u...
How to Handle a Bully With Ken Sterling
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when a high-stakes negotiation turns aggressive? In this episode, Ken Sterling—EVP at BigSpeak, USC professor, and legendary deal...
The Mindset & Strategy Behind Massive Career Negotiations
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest thing holding you back in negotiations isn’t your strategy — but your mindset? In this powerful masterclass episode of Nego...
From Chaos to $745M: What It Really Takes to Build Something Big
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build a $745 million startup from the ground up? Hint: It’s messy, painful, and nothing like the glamorous success stori...
Tell Stories That Actually Land - Allegra Solomon, John Moore
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You can have the best facts in the world, but if you’re a bad storyteller, your message will never land. In this special Masterclass edition of ...
Forget Tactics — Rapport Gets the Deal Done
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Conflict doesn’t have to break relationships—it can actually strengthen them when handled the right way. In this masterclass episode of Negotia...
Winning Against Narcissists: Why Logic Fails — and What Actually Works
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Narcissists don’t negotiate—they manipulate. In this episode, negotiation expert Kwame Christian interviews attorney and bestselling author Reb...
Why 90% of People Fail at Networking (The “More Contacts = More Success” Lie)
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason you’re being overlooked isn’t your performance — but your relationships? In this masterclass episode, we unpack the uncomfor...
The Truth About Success: It’s All in the Messy Middle: Alexis Redding
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We love hero stories where everything works out—but those stories are actually hurting the next generation. In this episode, Dr. Alexis Redding, a ...
Three Steps to Regain Control When Emotions Take Over
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the real reason you freeze in high-stakes moments isn’t a lack of confidence — but a nervous system trying to protect you? In this powerf...
The Power of Productive Failure (And Why You Should Seek It Out)
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Failure isn’t a setback — it’s the fastest path to growth, clarity, and real success. In this masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, we d...
How to Become Indispensable in the Age of AI
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a world of mass layoffs and AI automation, your reputation is no longer enough to save your job. In this episode, brand and behavior strategist Ho...
Why Networking Fails — and What Real Relationship Strategy Looks Like
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you’ve been taught about networking is missing the point? In this episode, we sit down with relationship strategy expert Andy Lo...
Stop Waiting for a Better Job: How to Create One Where You Are
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to loving your work again isn’t changing jobs — but changing how you show up? In this episode, workplace strategist and bestselli...
The Psychology of Money: Why “Enough” Is the Hardest Decision
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Money isn’t just about numbers — it’s about the stories we tell ourselves about success, freedom, and what “enough” really means. In this t...
How to Negotiate Intimacy Without Killing the Mood
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Communication is the foundation of every relationship, but how do you talk about the one topic everyone is afraid to mention? In this episode, Caitli...
Why the Quietest Person Often Wins the Deal
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Silence can win you the negotiation before you even say a word. In this masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian speaks with mediat...
The Cost of Staying Silent—and the Leadership Power of Assertiveness
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Ivna Curi to ...
Carmine Gallo: How to ACTUALLY Tell Good Stories - Storytelling Mastery
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You can have the greatest idea in the world, but if you can’t sell it, it doesn’t exist. In this episode, Carmine Gallo—Harvard instructor an...
The Real Reason Younger Employees Leave (It’s Not What You Think)
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest workplace conflict today isn’t about skills or strategy — but about generations misunderstanding each other? In this thought-...
Seemingly Positive Things That Make Bullies More Powerful
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Buy the Book: For the Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyday Negotiation In this episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Chri...
Why Fear Controls Your Negotiations — and How to Use It Instead
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fear is often the invisible force shaping our biggest decisions — and our toughest conversations. But what if fear isn’t something to eliminate…...
Post-Traumatic Growth: How to Turn Trauma Into Power With Rachel Druckenmiller
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people talk about resilience. Rachel Druckenmiller lived it. Six weeks into a global pandemic, while trying to save a brand-new business, Rachel...
Conflict Negotiation: THE BEST TACTIC to Build Trust
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company How do leaders navigate tough conversations, build collaboration across political and community l...
Stop Trying to Be Right. Start Trying to Be PERSUASIVE
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you’re logical in conflict, think again—your brain is quietly sabotaging you.In this masterclass episode, we unpack the hidden psycho...
The Only Way to Get the Truth Without Being Confrontational - With Michael Reddington
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stop Accusing People of Lying. There’s a Better Way to Get the Truth. What if I told you that most "gotcha" moments in a negotiation are actually f...
Why Leaders Fail (and How to Become the One People Respect)
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What makes someone inspiring instead of infuriating—and can you learn the difference? In this masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Chri...
Win Yourself First — Then Win the Deal
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to winning negotiations isn’t pushing harder—but designing better conversations? In this masterclass edition of Negotiate Anythin...
THIS Is Why You Struggle to Change — And What to Do Instead
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, KJ Lavan, neur...
The 8 Personas of a Toxic Boss: Which One Is Yours? With Dr. Laura Hambley
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens at work doesn’t stay at work. It follows you home, ruins your sleep, and drains your energy. In this episode, Dr. Laura Hambley, a l...
Stop Chasing Investors — Make Them Chase You
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the difference between getting funded and getting ignored comes down to how you negotiate? In this masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything,...
“Just Believe in Yourself” is a LIE: The Hidden Mechanics of Confidence
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian welcomes David Hulman, the...
Stop Talking: How to Use Silence to Win Any Deal
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think negotiation is about having the last word. They’re wrong. In this episode, international deal-maker Varun Sharma reveals the c...
Beat Burnout Before It Beats You: What Experts Say You Must Do
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Pressure doesn’t build character—it reveals it. In this Negotiation Masterclass, three world-class experts break down what it really takes to per...
Why Smart, Capable People Freeze — and How to Break the Pattern
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this gripping episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes self-defense guru...
How to Speak Up When It Matters With Dr. Sunita Sah
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Sunita Sah, a physician turned organizational psychologist, reveals the hidden costs of excessive compliance and how it silently ...
Why You Can’t Flourish Alone - With Daniel Coyle
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything we’ve been told about self-improvement is wrong? In this episode, Daniel Coyle, the New York Times bestselling author of The ...
How to Keep Going When It Gets Hard With Shawn French
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt like quitting, this conversation will help you keep going. In this episode, we sit down with Shawn French, creator of The Dete...
The Science of Fun (And Why It Matters More Than You Think) with Dr. Mike Rucker
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people burn out chasing success… but what if “fun” is the missing ingredient for sustainable growth? In this episode, Kwame Christian sits ...
Inside the Mind of an FBI Informant - The Story of Tipper X
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kwame Christian and Tom Hardin (Tipper X) explore why ethical breakdowns happen before anyone can see them—inside private rationalizations. Tom expl...
Why Avoiding Conflict Costs You More
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the biggest deals you’re negotiating aren’t across the table—but inside your own mind? In this powerful Negotiation Masterclass edition...
Negotiate Like a Thinker, Not a Talker
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the hidden negotiation advantage you never knew you had. What if the very trait you’ve been told is holding you back is actually your greate...
Stop Feeling Powerless at Work: How to Manage Up Without Messiing Up
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Managing up is not about flattery. It’s about influence, and taking control of your career before someone else does. Order Now the Book: Manag...
Reinvent Yourself Before Life Forces You To - With Kym Ali
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reinvention isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s survival. In this episode, Kym Ali breaks down how to recognize the warning signs before things fall apa...
Don’t Wait to Be Noticed—Get Remembered. Advice from a Top Relationship Strategist.
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve done the work. You’ve checked every box. But somehow, promotions pass you by, your ideas go unheard, and less qualified people keep rising ...
The Hidden Cost of Wealth: How Money Rewires Your Mind With Dave Verhaagen
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We unpack the hidden psychological costs of wealth: why “more” stops feeling like more, how status reshapes identity, and how to stay grounded as ...
Negotiate Your Salary EXACTLY Like This (3-Step Script)
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been doing “more than your job” but your pay hasn’t changed, this episode breaks down the 3-step salary negotiation script that turn...
Your Boss Doesn’t Want You to Know THIS Secret – How to Change Your Career Without Quitting in 90 Days
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the career you want is hiding on the other side of a conversation you’re afraid to have? In this powerful episode of Negotiate Anything, ho...
Valentine’s Day Bonus: Whitney Joins Negotiate Anything
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Welcome to the Kwhitney Show! M...