Send us Fan Mail You get the promotion and then you show up to your staff meeting, run your one-on-ones, and jump in to solve problems exactly like you always have. You're waiting for the title to do the work of changing how people see you. Weeks go by and nothing shifts. And it's not them...it's you. The room doesn't change until you do. That's the negotiat ... Show More
Oct 6
How to Ask for More When Budgets Are Tight
Send us Fan MailThis is the question I get more than any other. How do I ask for more money? And right now, with budgets tight all over, it feels even harder.I'll be honest with you. There's no silver bullet. But I think "it's not in the budget" has become an easy out, and too ma ... Show More
20m 14s
Sep 22
Afraid Your Boss Will Say No? How to Make the Ask Anyway
Send us Fan MailYou're afraid your boss will say no, so the ask stays in your head. You've been carrying it around for a long time, and you've already written their answer for them.I'm sharing why the answer you're bracing for may not be the one you get, and how to make the ask a ... Show More
16m 55s
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
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