Your paycheck isn’t just a number — it’s a reflection of what you believe you deserve.
But most of us were never taught how to ask for more. In this raw and practical episode, LinkedIn journalist and Gen Z voice Gianna Prudente joins Kwame Christian to expose the emotional barriers that keep people — especially young professionals — from negotiating their wo ... 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 2021
023: Show me the money - negotiating a job offer
<p>If you’re like most people, when you’re looking for a new job, you’re looking for a step up in pay. Talking about money isn’t always easy, and it’s hard to know how to even bring up the subject. If you’re applying for jobs and don’t know how to have the salary conversation the ... Show More
19m 18s
Sep 2023
How to Ask for What You're Worth, Throwback with Fotini Iconomopoulos, Ep #398
<p dir="ltr">How do you know what you're worth? How do you ask for what you're worth? Salary negotiations are tricky to navigate. Luckily, Fotini Iconomopoulos shares some foolproof strategies in this throwback episode of Negotiations Ninja. She covers overcoming imposter syndrom ... Show More
24m 50s
Jul 2022
Learn to Recognize Opportunities to Negotiate, Ep #297
<p>How do you learn to recognize opportunities to negotiate? Or do you see opportunities, but choose to ignore them for a variety of reasons? In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, Suzanne de Janasz shares some of the underlying issues she sees that keep people from negotiating. ... Show More
25m 43s
Nov 2023
You like the job, but the salary range is too low - what next?
You've come across a job that ticks all the boxes, except for one important detail - the posted salary range doesn't align with your expectations. It's a situation that requires careful consideration, and we're here to help!We get it - finding a job that aligns with your skills a ... Show More
31m 6s
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