We’ve all had that person in our life we experience as difficult, and it can be extremely frustrating! Listen for Karen’s recent real-life example of someone that triggered her and what to do about it! You’ll get tips on how to successfully deal with difficult people so you can walk away with even stronger relationships versus avoiding them.
Jun 3
The Perfect Comeback: What to Say to Condescending or Awkward Comments
Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, "I wish I had said something"? Whether it's a condescending remark, an inappropriate comment, or a socially awkward moment that catches you off guard, knowing what to say in the moment can feel impossible. In this episode, I ... Show More
14m 19s
May 20
The Cost of Talking Too Much (and how to fix it)
Ever been trapped in the meeting that never ends, or the person who can’t seem to land the plane? In this episode, Karen unpacks the hidden cost of talking too much, and why even smart, successful people do it. You’ll learn how overexplaining and overtalking can unintentionally w ... Show More
16m 38s
May 6
Unshakable in Life’s Storms: The Power of Hope through Community
What happens when life doesn’t just challenge you, but it completely upends you? In this episode, Karen and her husband Chris share their five-year journey through kidney failure, dialysis, and ultimately a life-saving transplant (through a chapter they wrote in the book Unshakea ... Show More
29m 9s
Nov 2022
Difficult Conversations and How to Discuss What Matters Most | Human Behavior | YAPClassic
"Hey, we need to talk..." -- if these words scare you, trust that you're not alone! Whether we’re dealing with an underperforming employee, upset with our spouse, or facing issues with a difficult client, we attempt to avoid difficult conversations every day. Healthy relationship ... Show More
50m 45s
Oct 2024
Empowering Employees to Confront Toxic Behavior with Catherine Mattice
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In this insightful episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with Catherine Mattice, founder of Civility Partners, to delve into practical soluti ... Show More
38m 48s
Jan 2025
Scripts for difficult conversations: Giving hard feedback, navigating defensiveness, the three questions you should end every meeting with, more | Alisa Cohn (executive coach)
<p><strong>Alisa Cohn</strong> is an executive coach who has worked with C-suite executives at startups like Venmo, Etsy, Wirecutter, and DraftKings, and Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Google, Pfizer, Dell, and IBM. Inc. Magazine named Alisa one of the top 100 leadership s ... Show More
1h 23m
Jul 2024
Handling Toxic Coworkers with Tessa West
In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., sits down with Tessa West, a psychology professor at NYU, to delve into the complexities of workplace dynamics and negotiation. Tessa brings decades of research on uncomfortable conversations to ... Show More
44m 3s
Aug 2025
Group Negotiation Secrets: How to Lead Without Losing Control
In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Colin M. Fisher, author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups, to explore the hidden psychology of group dynamics. From the dinner table to the boardroom, every group is a negotiation — balancing individual go ... Show More
1h 4m
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
Nov 2024
206. From Fearful to Fierce: How to Build Unshakable Self-Belief
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> In today's episode we tackle the habit of seeking approval. We all know the relief and reassurance that come with a pat on the back from a boss, client, or friend. But when ... Show More
12m 59s
Jun 2025
From Extreme Introvert to TEDx Speaker Coach CEO | Juanita Wheeler's Personal Brand Blueprint
Juanita Wheeler is the CEO and Head of Speaker Coaching at TEDx Brisbane and founder of Full & Frank, where she helps coaches, consultants, entrepreneurs, and agency owners who struggle with fear of public speaking and audience engagement to confidently communicate their ideas, g ... Show More
44m 6s