The real battle in negotiation happens in your head.
In this episode, negotiation expert and author Moshe Cohen joins Kwame to reveal the uncomfortable truth: most failed negotiations aren’t about tactics — they’re about emotions. You’ll learn why your inner stories, unconscious triggers, and emotional reactions hijack your performance when it matters mos ... Show More
Yesterday
Reverse Interview: Kwame Answers the Hard Questions - End Every Sentence With This to Win Any Talk
Kwame Christian, negotiation expert and host of Negotiate Anything, reveals the conversation tactics most speakers never have time to share on stage — including how to regain control when someone else is running the room, how to draw out a person who goes completely silent, and w ... Show More
1h 9m
May 28
The Leadership Trap High Achievers Can't See -Jessica Kriegel
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 to forget it. What pulled her out wasn't hustle. It was surrender. Jessica is the Chief Science Officer of Culture Partners, a globa ... Show More
1h 4m
May 25
Brian Ahearn: The Hard Talks We Avoid—And Why We Need Them
In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian welcomes back Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence People, to discuss the powerful lessons and insights from Brian's new book, "His Story, My Story, Our Story." The book chronicles the complexities of Brian ... Show More
34m 6s
Aug 2024
How to Negotiate the RIGHT Way with Chris Voss
Master the Art of Negotiation with FBI Hostage Negotiator, Chris Voss! This week, I’m incredibly excited to bring you an episode that’s all about mastering one of the most crucial skills you can have – negotiation. And who better to learn from than the legendary Chris Voss, a for ... Show More
57m 20s
Apr 2025
How to Handle Pressure Like a Pro
Send us Fan MailPressure is everywhere right now, and when it doesn’t let up, even small things start to feel high stakes. From deadlines to team conversations, everything carries more weight. And the longer we sit in that pressure, the harder it becomes to move forward.In this e ... Show More
25m 44s
Oct 2025
How To Speak CLEARLY & Confidently Under Pressure
Ever find your mind going blank when all eyes are on you? Even with 10/10 expertise, if you can't communicate your ideas clearly under pressure, you're doing your hard work a disservice. In this episode, I’ll share a powerful 3-step framework to help you communicate with bulletpr ... Show More
9m 30s
Jan 2025
S2 EP5 | When Grown-Ups Throw Tantrums | The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins | The Messy Podcast
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 5 of The Messy Podcast!
In this episode, we dive into The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, a transformative approach to managing emotional immaturity in others and reclaiming your peace of mind. This theory will help you stop feeling responsible for ma ... Show More
14m 39s
Oct 2025
How To Influence Anyone (With Integrity)
Tired of telling people what to do, only for your words to fall on deaf ears? Do you feel like you're just "barking orders" without seeing any real, lasting behavioral change in your team or family? In this episode, I’ll share my 3-step framework for "silent influence," a method ... Show More
8m 40s
Jan 2025
S2 EP6 | The Right Decision Often Feels Wrong | The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins | The Messy Podcast
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of The Messy Podcast!
In this episode, we dive into The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins to help you make tough decisions and live a life true to yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable. We explore the powerful idea that negative emotions are a nat ... Show More
14m 42s
<p><strong>Negotiation, Business, Relationships, Collaboration, FBI</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Summary</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Always be wary of accepting a frame that someone else has set for you. We'll look at that in our Thought of the Da ... Show More