Send us Fan Mail A senior leader wraps up a conversation and asks what they can do for you. You reach for the question you've been taught to ask. Where can I improve, and what are my blind spots? It feels like the responsible thing to say. But that question does something to the person across from you that you don't see happening in the moment, and by the ti ... Show More
Aug 18
When Was the Last Time You Checked If This Still Fits?
Send us Fan MailYou take the promotion because it looks like progress. You feel chosen, relieved, maybe even flattered, and you don't stop to ask yourself if it's actually right for you until you're already in it.That's the moment I keep coming back to. I built a career assuming ... Show More
17m 7s
Mar 2025
The Psychology of Negotiation Under Pressure
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In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian is joined by Dr. Mat Park, an organizational development specialist and sports psychology expert, to discuss mastering your mindset and performing under pres ... Show More
28m 8s
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
Apr 2025
The Real Reason You Freeze — And How to Break Through
You’re not weak — your nervous system is just overwhelmed.
In this deeply practical episode, Kwame Christian sits down with coach and educator Jay Fields to unpack why so many of us lose ourselves in high-stakes conversations. Whether it’s people-pleasing, freezing, or shrinking ... Show More
30m 30s
Jul 2020
15. The Art of Negotiation: How to Get More of What You Want
<p>Whether we realize it or not, we negotiate everyday. But when we approach these situations as a win-or-lose battle, we’re already showing resistance, and setting ourselves up for difficulty. But what if you reframed the whole idea, to think of a negotiation not as a fight, but ... Show More
14m 41s
Sep 2025
228. Negotiate Your Way to Success: Empathy, Mirroring, and Labeling
Be ready, stay grounded, and communicate clearly — no matter what’s at stake.Communicating under pressure isn’t just a useful skill — it can be the difference between escalation and resolution. For Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and CEO of The Black Swan Group, it’s a ... Show More
16m 58s
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
Jun 2024
145. Rethinks: The Art of Negotiation, How to Get More of What You Want
<p>Whether we realize it or not, we negotiate everyday. But when we approach these situations as a win-or-lose battle, we’re already showing resistance, and setting ourselves up for difficulty. But what if you reframed the whole idea, to think of a negotiation not as a fight, but ... Show More
15m 20s