Negotiate Anything
Episodes
Why Bullies Rely on Pressure — and How Smart Negotiators Respond
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when the person across the table isn’t just tough—but openly hostile? In this episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian welco...
The Conversation Every Leader Dreads — and How to Handle It With Integrity
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the hardest conversations you’ll ever have are the ones that define your leadership? In this powerful episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame ...
Win IMPOSSIBLE Negotiations WITHOUT Forcing the Outcome
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Negotiations don’t fall apart because of bad tactics — they fall apart when emotions go unmanaged. In this Negotiation Masterclass episode of N...
Thais Gibson: How to Rewire Limiting Beliefs for Good
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You keep trying to change... but keep slipping back into old patterns. Why? In this powerful episode, Thais Gibson breaks down why limiting beliefs r...
Know Your Worth: How to Negotiate Higher Pay Without Conflict or Fear
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people leave hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table — not because they aren’t qualified, but because they don’t believe they’re wo...
The Authenticity Rule That Earns Trust at Work (Not Performative Professionalism)
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Being authentic at work sounds easy — until trust, power, and expectations are on the line. Because trust isn’t built by performance — it’s bu...
This Is Why You Feel Stuck (Even Though You’re Working So Hard)
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just stuck — and this is why. If you’re hustling every day but feel like your life isn’t moving...
How to Handle High-Conflict People | Bill Eddy's Proven 4-Step Formula
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some people seem addicted to conflict — and what can we actually do about it? In this powerful episode, conflict resolution expert Bill Eddy...
Yes, Your Influence Strategy IS Costing You Money!
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Your influence strategy might be costing you the very opportunities you think you’re earning. In this masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, we ...
Improve your Negotiating Skills in the Workplace with these THREE Simple Methods
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t lose negotiations because you lack leverage — you lose them because you’re using the wrong approach. In this masterclass episode of Ne...
CEO EXPLAINS: Working Habits Keeping You Undervalued
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Stop waiting for your hard work to speak for itself — the silence may be exactly why you're being undervalued. In this masterclass edition of Negoti...
Why Humor Is Your Superpower in Serious Situations with CHRIS DUFFY
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if your greatest asset in leadership and communication… was your sense of humor? In this episode, comedian, writer, and speaker Chris Duffy re...
Why Past Success Makes You Blind
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Sarah Ahern, D...
The ONLY Negotiator’s Toolkit You Need to Own
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Chelsea Elliot...
How to Influence Decision-Makers Without Triggering Their Ego
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Looking to take your negotiatio...
93% of People Market The Wrong Way (Here’s How To Fix It!)
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/} In this episode, Jennifer Walt...
The Danger of Not Taking Risks
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why Most People Lose Big Without Noticing In this episode, Jeremy Delk reveals how his journey from a small town in Kentucky to Wall Street was sha...
This Is Why People Trust You (Or Don’t) — Backed by Real Stories
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People don’t trust who you are—they trust what they feel around you. In this powerful episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Shawn Anthony—e...
Is Your BATNA a Prison? Why Traditional Negotiation Rules Are Trapping You in Mediocre Deals
25 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Order NOW The Book: EVOLVE or Be Slaughtered: Negotiation For The 21st Century (Beyond Negotiating) by Derrick (The Van Gogh of Negotiati...
How I Lost a Once-in-a-Lifetime Deal with Stevie Wonder
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One mistake. One moment of faking expertise. And it cost him a deal with Stevie Wonder. Order NOW The Book: EVOLVE or Be Slaughtered: Negotiati...
The Leadership Rule That Quietly Kills Change (And Why It’s Not Resistance)
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If no one’s following you, it’s not your message — it’s your mindset. In this raw and revealing episode, change strategist Pam Marmon exposes ...
The Psychological Tactics Bullies Use — And How to Outsmart Them
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Buy the Book: For the Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyday Negotiation In this episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian ...
Stop Aiming for Peace. Aim for Good Conflict Instead
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most conflict conversations fail before they even begin. Steve Beck shares his Good Conflict framework — a practical, human-centered approach tha...
William Ury: The Untold Story of Negotiating in Venezuela
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the most powerful negotiation tactic… was silence? In this masterclass episode, legendary negotiator William Ury, co-author of Getting to Y...
Authenticity Builds Real Influence (Not Performance)
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the overlooked skill that sets top negotiators apart—authenticity. Most people think influence comes from being louder, more confident, ...
Strategic Networking Isn’t What You Think — It’s How Careers Are Made
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people misunderstand networking... and it’s costing them career growth. Forget awkward mixers and cold LinkedIn DMs — in this powerful maste...
Stop People-Pleasing — A Masterclass on Boundaries That Actually Hold
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People-pleasing feels generous… until it destroys your energy, your time, your confidence, and your relationships. In this masterclass, three expert...
The Truth About AI, Leadership & the Future of Work
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is moving faster than anyone expected — and most leaders aren’t ready. In this masterclass, three experts reveal what’s actually changing, wh...
The Truth About Tough Decisions — What No One Teaches You
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the stakes are high, your emotions are loud, and every option feels wrong… how do you make the right call? In this masterclass, three experts ...
Secret Persuasion Tactics from CIA and FBI with Jeremy Hurewitz
10 Dec 2025
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 an...
The Hidden Psychology of Inspirational Leaders - Adam Galinsky
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some people inspire us instantly — while others infuriate us just as fast? According to Adam Galinsky, the answer isn’t random. It’s psyc...
How to Stay Grounded When Anxiety Comes Out of Nowhere
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t need to feel calm to stay in control. In this raw and eye-opening episode, Kwame Christian sits down with The Anxious Achiever host Morra...
How to Make Your Stories Unforgettable
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with Randy Ford, a seasoned storytelling strategist, to explore the...
Own Your Value: Career Advice No One Told You
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel like you work hard but no one notices… this masterclass is for you. In this special episode, three experts break down the real skills b...
The Real Rules of Power & Influence — Masterclass
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this masterclass, three leaders from three completely different worlds — engineering, politics, and the creator economy — reveal how power, inf...
A Masterclass on Workplace Emotions & Crises
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace stress isn’t just about deadlines, deliverables, or difficult personalities — it’s about the emotions underneath that shape every deci...
How to Think Like a Negotiator: The Daily Routine That Rewires Your Mind
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think negotiation is about strategy, scripts, or quick one-liners. But the truth is simple: you can’t negotiate with anyone until you le...
The Secret to Winning People Over — Without Manipulation
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Authenticity wins — but only if you know how to share your story. In this episode, Shaquille Alexander reveals the power of authentic storytelling ...
You Need to Be Less Defensive. Here’s Why Stoic Empathy Changes Everything.
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think being “strong” means defending every point. But defensiveness is often what destroys clarity, connection, and influence. In thi...
Why Saying No Can Make People Trust You More
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian delves into the often-overlooked yet crucial role of saying "no" in negotiation. While man...
Feedback Feels Like a Fight? Here’s How to Change That — with Heather MacArthur
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes back Heather MacArthur to explore the intricacies of giving and receiv...
How Nicole Phillip Built a Brand with Truth, Research & Unshakeable Confidence
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Travel doesn’t just show you the world — it shows you yourself. And sometimes, what you discover is not what you expected. In this powerful conve...
Decode Anyone: Body Language Strategies for Powerful Negotiation
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think you’re in control of what you’re saying? Think again. Before you utter a single word, elite negotiators are already reading you — through ...
How to Stop Pretending and Start Being Yourself — Dr. Julia Garcia
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us spend years pretending — acting like we’re fine, performing for approval, or hiding the parts of ourselves we don’t think are “good...
Feeling Ignored? Here’s How to Actually Get Heard — Masterclass
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever felt invisible in meetings, talked over in conversations, or frustrated that your words never land the way you intend, this mastercla...
The FBI Negotiation Masterclass - How to Read Minds, Build Trust, and Stay Calm
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What can business leaders, parents, and professionals learn from the people who negotiate with spies, terrorists, and hostage-takers? In this FBI Nego...
How to Win Minds, Not Arguments: The Power of Compassionate Curiosity
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could turn every difficult conversation into an opportunity for connection and understanding? In this episode, Kwame Christian is invited...
How to ACTUALLY Have Difficult Conversations — Masterclass on Turning Conflict Into Connection
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special masterclass brings together three of the world’s leading voices on communication, psychology, and leadership to explore one of life’s...
The Founder of Wikipedia Explains Why We Stopped Trusting Each Other
13 Nov 2025
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...
Before You Speak, They’ve Already Judged You — Here’s What to Do About It
12 Nov 2025
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 — ...
Veterans Day Masterclass: Leadership, Service, and the Conversations That Shape Us
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Veterans Day, we bring you a special three-part masterclass celebrating the power of service, courage, and communication. Each guest —...
The Hidden Cost of Living in Urgency — Dorie Clark on Playing the Long Game
08 Nov 2025
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...
Sales Masterclass: The 3-Episode Guide to Persuasion, Influence, and Closing Deals
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Sales Masterclass — a powerful three-part series designed to help you master the art of persuasion, influence, and closing high-stake...
The Power of Humanity in Business — Lessons from Neri Karra
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to success in business wasn’t strategy or money — but humanity? In this powerful conversation, Neri Karra — author, entrepren...
The Truth About Lies: A Masterclass on Deception in Negotiation
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We think of deception as evil — but in negotiation, it’s often something else. It’s protection, survival, or strategy. In this masterclass on de...
Fearless Negotiation: A Masterclass on Turning Anxiety into Power
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone feels fear before a negotiation — fear of rejection, failure, or not being good enough. In this 3-part masterclass, three powerful conversa...
The Right Way to Use AI in Negotiations (Most People Get It Wrong)
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people use AI wrong — and that mistake is already costing them deals. In this episode, negotiation expert Keld Jensen reveals how to actually u...
Stop Waiting to Feel Ready: How Doug Bopst Proved Change Starts Small
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People wait until they feel ready to change — but what if that moment never comes? In this powerful conversation, Doug Bopst shares how hitting roc...
How to Heal, Lead, and Rise After Life Breaks You
27 Oct 2025
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...
The Hidden Cost of Leadership: Why Doing the Right Thing Still Hurts
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mahesh Guruswamy — Chief Product and Technology Officer at Kickstarter and author of How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away with It — sits down with...
Lisa Bilyeu: How to Silence Self-Doubt and Build Unstoppable Confidence
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Bilyeu shares the raw truth behind her journey — from shipping protein bars out of her living room to leading one of the most influential welln...
The Hidden Cost of Being “Too Nice”
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of the Negotiate Anything podcast, host Kwame Christian sits down with self-esteem and relationship expert Natalie Lue. N...
The Unexpected Power of Admitting a Mistake - Reverse Interview by Lauren Sabo
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, Lauren Sabo takes the reins to explore negotiation strategies with challenging clients. The conversation delves into the...
They Said Vulnerability Was Weakness… But We Discovered Freedom Anyway
09 Oct 2025
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...
Morgan Housel: Why More Money Won’t Make You Happy
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Money, happiness, and the elusive idea of “enough.” In this conversation, best-selling author Morgan Housel (The Psychology of Money, The Art ...
How Subtle Biases Completely Change Your Choices
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every day, you make choices that feel completely your own — but what if they aren’t? In this episode, bestselling author Richard Shotton (The Choi...
Why Fear, Not Skill, Is Your Biggest Negotiation Problem - Kathryn Valentine
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fear, not skill, is what’s costing you opportunities at the negotiation table. In this powerful conversation, negotiation experts Kwame Christian a...
How Leading with Respect Becomes the Ultimate Power Move
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Respect isn’t soft — it’s the sharpest power move in any negotiation. Buy The Book: Leading with Respect: Adventures of an Off-Price Fashion ...
Gaslighting at Work: How to Spot Manipulation and Reclaim Your Power
22 Sep 2025
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...
The Neuroscience of Stress: Train Your Brain for Success - with Rebecca Heiss
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you've been told about reducing stress is wrong—and it might be making things worse. In this episode, neuroscientist Rebecca Heiss re...
1 Hour Straight of Negotiation Gold with Kwame Christian and Codie Sanchez on The Big Deal Podcast
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I was recently a guest on Codie’s show, The Big Deal Podcast, and the episode turned out great. Codie generously let us repost that episode here, s...
#1 Negotiation Guru Reveals the Secrets of Negotiation & Influence - with Giuseppe Conti
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people fail in negotiations because they don’t prepare, confuse influence with persuasion, or push when they should pull—Giuseppe Conti, the ...
Why People-Pleasing Makes You Lose Yourself (And How to Get Back)
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we keep ending up in toxic relationships — even when we know better? Buy the book Fawning: Why the Need to Please Makes Us Lose Oursel...
The Future of Work Is Neurodivergent – Are You Ready?
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The future of work is here — and it’s neurodivergent. In this powerful conversation, Kwame Christian sits down with disability lawyer and neurodiv...
FBI Agent Reveals the Body Language of Power vs. Fear
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your body is sabotaging your negotiation — and you don’t even know it? In this episode, legendary FBI agent and behavioral expert Joe N...
Group Negotiation Secrets: How to Lead Without Losing Control
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Colin M. Fisher, author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups, to explore the h...
Energy Beats Strategy — Fortune 500 CEO REVEALS Burnout Myths
25 Aug 2025
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...
The Skill AI Can’t Replace — Reading the Room (Bonnie Hammer)
21 Aug 2025
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...
This #1 Marketing Expert PROVES You’re Branding All Wrong!
18 Aug 2025
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...
Stop Playing Nice: Make an Enemy, Build a Brand
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Be nice, be invisible—brand leaders pick a strategic enemy and own the category. Buy the book The Strategic Enemy - How To Build & Position a ...
End the People-Pleasing Cycle: 3 Tips That Actually Work
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you tired of saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”? In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with ...
Why Reducing Stress Never Works — Do This Instead (Backed by Neuroscience)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everything you've been told about reducing stress is wrong—and it might be making things worse. In this episode, neuroscientist Rebecca Heiss re...
How Shoveling $h!t Built a $745 Million Startup (And What It Really Cost)
04 Aug 2025
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...
1 Hour Straight of SOLID Negotiation Advice from the #1 Negotiation Trainer
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people will never learn what you're about to hear... In this one-hour masterclass, Kwame Christian sits down with Mike Inman — the #1 negotiat...
The Real Reason You Feel Unhappy at Work — and Why Quitting Won’t Fix It
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you feel stuck, changing jobs might not be the answer. In this powerful conversation with bestselling author and workplace strategist Elizabeth Lot...
Futurist Explains How to Lead When the Future’s Unwritten (And the System Fights Back)
24 Jul 2025
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 — ...
This New Confidence Hack Changes Everything | Fortune 100 Coach Jay Moon Fields
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your nervous system holds the key to real confidence. You know the moment—your chest tightens, your mind blanks, and you freeze… right when it ma...
Don’t Wait to Be Noticed—Get Remembered. Advice from a Top Relationship Strategist.
17 Jul 2025
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 Shocking Truth About Homelessness: It’s Not What You Think
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if everything you believe about homelessness is wrong? In this eye-opening episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Beth Silverman, co-founder of ...
Inside the Mind of a Narcissist — and How to Outsmart Them
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Narcissists don’t negotiate—they manipulate. In this episode, negotiation expert Kwame Christian interviews attorney and bestselling author Reb...
The FBI Method for Spotting Lies and Hidden Agendas
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could detect a lie without asking a single question? In this episode, we sit down with John R. "Jack" Schafer, a former FBI behavioral ana...
Elite Negotiators Read Your Body Before You Speak — Here’s How
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think you’re in control of what you’re saying? Think again. Before you utter a single word, elite negotiators are already reading you — through ...
Why Deep Listening Is the Most Persuasive Thing You Can Do
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to changing someone’s mind isn’t speaking louder—but listening deeper? Buy the Book: Deep Listening: Transform Your Relati...
Vulnerability Can Destroy You… or Make You a Great Leader
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is vulnerability at work a strength… or a trap? In this eye-opening conversation, best-selling author and leadership expert Jacob Morgan challenges...
What It Actually Takes to Be the Leader People Remember
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most leaders focus on results. The best ones focus on people. In this powerful conversation, Kwame Christian sits down with legendary leadership expe...
How to Build Trust—Even with People Who Don’t Trust Anyone
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is trust, really? In this special LinkedIn Live edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian breaks down the psychology behind trust—and why ...
What People Expect—But Never Tell You
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most conversations fail before they even begin—because nobody sets the rules. In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Lewis VanLandingham fr...
Being Right Isn’t Enough. Learn Why They Ignore You
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve been there—armed with facts, logic, and the truth. And still, they shut down. They argue. They walk away. Why? In this episode, Kwame Chris...
Stop Building a Business—Start Building a Movement
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Gottlieb and Kwame Christian delve into the seamless integration of business strategy with community impact through innovative initiatives lik...
The One Skill That Separates Good Salespeople from Great Negotiators
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most salespeople know how to pitch. Fewer know how to handle the moment everything shifts. In this episode, sales expert Lance Tyson joins Kwame Chris...