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In this stirring episode of "Negotiate Anything," hosts Kwame Christian and guest Morra Aarons-Mele delve into the often-overlooked intersection of negotiation, mental health, and workplace anxiety. They tackle the challenge of maneuvering throug ... Show More
Oct 8
Vanessa Van Edwards: How to Turn Small Talk Into Real Connection
Vanessa Van Edwards once lost a dream TV deal over small talk. After 20 years of research, she knows how to turn small talk into real connection. On this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Vanessa Van Edwards, behavioral researcher, founder of Science of People and bestselli ... Show More
1h 49m
Oct 5
Why High Achievers Never Feel Successful | Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby
Kwame Christian sits down with psychologist, marriage and family therapist, and founder of Growing Self Counseling & Coaching, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, and it quickly turns into two high achievers comparing notes on the hidden cost of always chasing the next win. Kwame opens up abou ... Show More
1h 24m
Oct 1
Stop Grinding: Do Less, Protect Your Energy, and Perform Better With DJ Vanas
If you've been pushing hard but feeling empty, this episode will challenge everything you believe about high performance. DJ Vanas — Air Force veteran, member of the Ottawa Nation, and author of The Warrior Within (Penguin Random House) — brings centuries of tribal wisdom into a ... Show More
1h 7m
Jun 2019
416: How to Negotiate When Others Have Power, with Kwame Christian
Kwame Christian: American Negotiation Institute Kwame Christian is a business lawyer and the Director of the American Negotiation Institute. His TEDx Talk, Finding Confidence in Conflict, was the most popular TED Talk on the topic of conflict of 2017. Today, he’s working extensiv ... Show More
38m 45s
Mar 2022
Does Negotiation Give You Anxiety? Here’s How To Approach It.
Preparing for and managing a negotiation can be hard for anyone, but for people who suffer from anxiety and tend toward rumination, it can feel near impossible. In this episode, Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with negotiation expert Christoper Voss about how to handle negotiations when ... Show More
41m 53s
Apr 2023
How Managing Your Anxiety Can Make You a Better Leader
The business world has increasingly begun to recognize the importance of mental health, but we still have a long way to go in openly acknowledging our challenges with it. Writer, entrepreneur, and podcast host Morra Aarons-Mele says that when we take the time and energy to better ... Show More
29m 15s
Dec 2023
It’s Time to Talk to Your Team About Mental Health
The business world is beginning to recognize the importance of mental health. That’s why writer, entrepreneur, and podcast host Morra Aarons-Mele says that the more we understand and talk about our own mental health, the better we are as managers and colleagues. In this episode, ... Show More
30m 59s
May 2025
How to Get What You Want Every Time: 3 Steps to Negotiate Anything With Anyone
<p>Right now, there’s something you want. </p><p>Maybe you need help at home, more support from your partner, or it’s time to set a boundary at work. </p><p>But you’re avoiding the conversation. Why? Because it feels hard. You don’t want conflict, you don’t want to upset anyone, ... Show More
1h 24m