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Why Qualified People Get Passed Over - Heather Spilsbury
You can be the most qualified person in the room and still get passed over. Heather Spilsbury, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards, joins Kwame to talk about what it really takes to reach the top, all the way to a public company board. She explains why board seats are never posted, how ... Show More
1h 17m
Nov 2
Will AI Take Your Job? The Honest Answer from Inside Silicon Valley - With Arnnon Geshuri
Will AI take your job? It’s the question everyone is asking, and the scary headlines aren’t helping. In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Arnnon Geshuri, Chief People Officer at Snowflake and former HR leader at Google and Tesla, to separate the hype from what’s actual ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 29
Lessons From Steve Jobs on Leading With Love, With Ron Johnson
Ron’s new book, Shop Different, is out now: www.ronjohnsonshopsdifferent.com What does the man who built the Apple Store think is the secret to great business? Two words: love and kindness. Ron Johnson worked alongside Steve Jobs to create the Apple Store and the Genius Bar, and ... Show More
1h 3m
Feb 2024
Episode 76: Everything you didn't know you needed to know about people pleasing! with Amy Green Smith
You know that bitch inside your head that keeps telling you to stay quiet, be nice, don't rock the boat and DEFINITELY don't say no if it's gonna upset someone else? Yeah, you know. Well today, it's time to learn what's really going on, why you even have an inner bitch, and wha ... Show More
46m 31s
Aug 2025
How to Stop Being a People Pleaser
Do you say “yes” when you want to say “no?" In this episode, I break down the childhood roots of people-pleasing, the hidden costs it has on your happiness and identity, and practical steps to set boundaries, be assertive, and reclaim your sense of self. Feeling stuck? It's time ... Show More
18m 10s
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
Aug 2025
Negotiation Expert: Stop Arguing, Start Winning | Kwame Christian
Join host Codie Sanchez as she delves into the art of communication and negotiation with Kwame Christian, a seasoned lawyer, mediator, and negotiation expert. Kwame offers invaluable insights on staying calm during arguments, avoiding common pitfalls in negotiation, and the impor ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2023
7 Signs You’re a People Pleaser & 7 Methods to Break This Habit
Have you ever found yourself constantly trying to please others, putting their needs before your own? What is it like to be a people pleaser, always seeking validation and acceptance from those around you? If you want to know more about this trait and how to overcome it, then thi ... Show More
45m 30s
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
Feb 2025
217. Silence Your Inner Critic: How to Stop Caring What Others Think (Without Burning Professional Bridges)
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; line-height: 110%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> Are you tired of holding back in meetings, second-guessing your decisions, or letting the fear of judgment keep you from sharing your brilliant ideas? In this value-packed e ... Show More
21m 21s
Are you tired of saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”?
In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with life coach and hypnotherapist Amy Green Smith to unpack the hidden costs of people-pleasing—and how to finally break free. Together, they explore the surprising ways emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and societal ... Show More
<p>People-pleasing is engrained into so many of us. In attempts to be nice, we neglect our own needs, trading authenticity for approval.</p>
<p>You will learn how to...</p>
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<li>be honest with other people</li>
<li>how people-pleasing relates to self-trust</li>
<li>tips for a ... Show More
