Scott Walker is a former Scotland Yard detective, world renowned hostage negotiator and an author.
Having successfully resolved over 300 cases, from hostage negotiations to piracy, ransom and cyber extortion attacks, Scott has gained deep insights into how human communication works and today we get to find out his wildest stories and best tips.
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Willpower Expert: The Secret To Effortless Discipline - Angela Duckworth - #1158
Angela Duckworth is a psychologist, professor at the University of Pennsylvania, and an author. Expect to learn what Angela has learned about her worldview since writing GRIT, if removing friction from your life is making you weaker, how important physical environments are and wh ... Show More
1h 41m
Oct 1
How To Go Hard, Even When You Don’t Want To - Sam Sulek - #1157
Sam Sulek is a professional bodybuilder and YouTuber. Expect to learn Sam’s thoughts on evidence-based exercises, how Sam is balancing married life with his career ambitions, how to lock in on your diet and exercise for the upcoming Winter, why Sam chose to coach himself instead ... Show More
1h 41m
Mar 2024
Tips From a Hostage Negotiator on Handling Difficult Conversations
In resolving hundreds of kidnap-for-ransom cases involving gang leaders, pirates, and extortionists, Scott Walker, a former Scotland Yard detective, has learned a thing or two about how to negotiate and communicate in a crisis. He shares how to apply those lessons to the difficul ... Show More
47m 44s
May 2025
4 Principles of Influence from a Hostage Negotiator | Scott Tillema
In this episode of The Art of Charm, retired SWAT hostage negotiator Scott Tillema shares his battle-tested four-part framework for leading difficult conversations, defusing high-stakes conflicts, and influencing others with clarity and confidence. Trained by the FBI and Harvard, ... Show More
1 h
Mar 2025
Chris Voss: FBI-Backed Tactics for Better Communication
Ever walked into a conversation and felt like you were on the losing end before it even started? Whether it’s a tough negotiation, a disagreement at home, or just trying to get someone to see your side, there’s a right and wrong way to do it—and Chris Voss is the guy to teach it. ... Show More
42m 28s
Oct 2023
How to Succeed at Hard Conversations | Chris Voss
In this episode, my guest is Chris Voss, a former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent who was the lead negotiator in many high-risk, high-consequence cases. Chris has taught negotiation courses at Harvard and Georgetown Universities and is the author of the book “Never Sp ... Show More
2h 51m
Jun 2025
Chris Voss: The FBI’s #1 Negotiator on Winning Without Saying a Word
<p>In this episode, we revisit a powerful conversation with Chris Voss, former FBI lead hostage negotiator and bestselling author of Never Split the Difference.</p><br><p>In this insightful discussion with Jake and Damian, Chris shares his unique approach to communication, showin ... Show More
56m 12s
Feb 2025
E077 - FBI Negotiator Reveals How To Read Anyone In 32 Seconds | Chris Voss
<p><strong>Negotiation</strong> is often depicted in movies as tense, dramatic showdowns, won through aggressive tactics and mind games. But <strong>Chris Voss</strong>, former FBI hostage negotiator and author of <em>Never Split the Difference</em>, joins us to dispel these myth ... Show More
1h 21m