Send us Fan Mail You walk into a high stakes conversation certain you’ll get a green light. One curveball later, you’re staring at a “maybe” or, worse, a flat out no. Today I’m sharing why relying on optimism alone keeps us stuck and how a few minutes of strategic prep can save the day. I’ll show you how my client went from deer-in-headlights to confident ne ... Show More
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The Skill That Stops You From Overcommitting
Send us Fan MailSomeone asks you to take something on, and before they've even finished, you've already said yes. You didn't check your calendar. You didn't ask if it was your job. And three weeks later, you're carrying work you never wanted and quietly resenting the person who h ... Show More
18m 43s
Jun 23
What to Do When the Answer Is No
Send us Fan MailGetting a no can throw you in a way that doesn't really make sense until you've felt it. You make the ask, it doesn't land, and suddenly you're quiet and a little off your game, and the worst part is how long that feeling sticks around afterward.What you might not ... Show More
20m 39s
Jun 16
How to Get Into the Rooms You're Not In Yet
Send us Fan MailYou've watched a colleague get tapped for the senior meeting, the stretch project, the introduction you didn't know was happening. And your first thought wasn't resentment, it was confusion. They know how hard you work. They know what you're capable of. So why are ... Show More
18m 45s
Nov 2024
Breaking Barriers in Creativity and Negotiation with Todd Kashdan
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In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., sits down with Todd Kashdan to explore innovative strategies for fostering creativity and effective com ... Show More
50m 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
Oct 2024
Negotiating Beyond Money: Amandeep Thind on Value and Growth
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In this enriching episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Amandeep Thind, a seasoned public speaker and negotiation expert, to share his compe ... Show More
36m 46s
May 2025
How One Question Can Transform Your Negotiation Results
Trust is your most valuable currency in negotiation — and most professionals waste it. In this episode, Keld Jensen, a globally recognized negotiation expert and author of 26 books, reveals why trust is more powerful than any contract. He explains why negotiating without first al ... Show More
38m 37s
Jul 2025
1 Hour Straight of SOLID Negotiation Advice from the #1 Negotiation Trainer
Most people will never learn what you're about to hear... In this one-hour masterclass, Kwame Christian sits down with Mike Inman — the #1 negotiation trainer who has coached over 8,000 B2B negotiations and closed more than $1 billion in deals. Mike shares raw, practical, and bat ... Show More
1h 10m
Sep 2025
#1 Negotiation Guru Reveals the Secrets of Negotiation & Influence - with Giuseppe Conti
Most people fail in negotiations because they don’t prepare, confuse influence with persuasion, or push when they should pull—Giuseppe Conti, the world’s #1 Negotiation Guru, shows you how to avoid these mistakes. Buy the book Negotiation + Influence = Success: Quick Lessons to H ... Show More
1h 3m
Sep 2025
Why Fear, Not Skill, Is Your Biggest Negotiation Problem - Kathryn Valentine
Fear, not skill, is what’s costing you opportunities at the negotiation table. In this powerful conversation, negotiation experts Kwame Christian and Kathryn Valentine expose the hidden reason most people fail to ask for what they deserve. It’s not a lack of strategies — it’s the ... Show More
54m 30s