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 Aarons-Mele to unpack what really happens when anxiety hits in the middle of a high-stakes conversation. Whether you're a leader, negotiator, or just trying to survive the next Zoom meeting, this conversation of ... Show More
Jul 7
The FBI Method for Spotting Lies and Hidden Agendas
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 analyst and author of The Like Switch, to uncover the elite tools used by the FBI to detect deception—tools you can use in your every ... Show More
52m 4s
Jul 4
Elite Negotiators Read Your Body Before You Speak — Here’s How
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 your posture, your gestures, your tone, your tension. In this episode, Kwame sits down with The Master Negotiator Greg Williams, one of ... Show More
28m 43s
Feb 2025
183. Rethinks: How Anxiety Can Fuel Better Communication
Reframe anxiety as a strength and use stress to enhance your communication.Stress, anxiety, nervousness — when these feelings inevitably arise, lecturer Kelly McGonigal says it’s not about making them go away, but using them to your advantage.
“What I have come to value about anx ... Show More
25m 37s
Jan 2025
How to Manage Fear and Frustration
Does fear or frustration ever leave you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unable to move forward in life? These emotions, though common, can be paralyzing—unless you know how to manage them effectively. In this episode, Brendon Burchard shares powerful strategies to help you overcom ... Show More
33m 12s