Negotiate Anything

Negotiate Anything

Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. With over 16 million downloads and more than 1,600 episodes, Negotiate Anything was the world’s leading negotiation podcast for nearly a decade, reaching listeners in more than 180 countries. But it’s about more than negotiation—it’s about confidence, connection, and creating outcomes that respect your values. About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books: • How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022) • Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020) As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone. Why This Podcast? At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower you to negotiate anything, anywhere. Whether you’re a seasoned negotiator or just starting, our podcast equips you with the tools and confidence to navigate any conversation. Tune in to Transform Your Life: Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips. Connect with Us: • Website: American Negotiation Institute • Email: simon@negotiateanything.com • LinkedIn: Kwame Christian • YouTube: Negotiate Anything Produced by the American Negotiation Institute

Episodes

Thais Gibson: How to Rewire Limiting Beliefs for Good

January 19, 2026 • 66 mins
You keep trying to change... but keep slipping back into old patterns. Why? In this powerful episode, Thais Gibson breaks down why limiting beliefs run your life — and how to finally rewire them using her 3-step subconscious reprogramming method. Thais Gibson is the founder of The Personal Development School and bestselling author known for her revolutionary work around attachment theory, subconscious healing, and reprogramming...
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Know Your Worth: How to Negotiate Higher Pay Without Conflict or Fear

January 16, 2026 • 90 mins
Most people leave hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table — not because they aren’t qualified, but because they don’t believe they’re worth it. In this Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian brings together three leading voices in salary negotiation to break down how high performers learn to value themselves, advocate confidently, and navigate the mental and emotional barriers that stop most...
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The Authenticity Rule That Earns Trust at Work (Not Performative Professionalism)

January 14, 2026 • 109 mins
Being authentic at work sounds easy — until trust, power, and expectations are on the line. Because trust isn’t built by performance — it’s built by what you practice every day. In this episode, we unpack why self-authenticity isn’t about surface-level self-expression, but about the daily choices that build real trust and credibility at work. When pressure to conform is high, authenticity becomes a negotiation — between your values...
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This Is Why You Feel Stuck (Even Though You’re Working So Hard)

January 13, 2026 • 59 mins
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just stuck — and this is why. If you’re hustling every day but feel like your life isn’t moving forward, this video will hit you in the gut… in the best way possible. Entrepreneur and former Apprentice contestant John Gafford breaks down what’s actually keeping high-performers stuck — and how to escape “The Drift,” the invisible trap that makes you feel productive while slowly stealing yo...
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How to Handle High-Conflict People | Bill Eddy's Proven 4-Step Formula

January 12, 2026 • 56 mins
Why do some people seem addicted to conflict — and what can we actually do about it? In this powerful episode, conflict resolution expert Bill Eddy breaks down the four key traits of high-conflict personalities and teaches us how to deal with them — without losing our minds. -Learn Bill Eddy’s “BIFF” Response Formula-Discover the 4 types of high-conflict people-Understand why society is becoming more divided — and what to do abou...
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Yes, Your Influence Strategy IS Costing You Money!

January 8, 2026 • 98 mins
Your influence strategy might be costing you the very opportunities you think you’re earning. In this masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, we expose how staying silent, minimizing your value, or waiting to be “noticed” can quietly undermine your compensation, credibility, and career trajectory. This episode brings together elite leadership and HR perspectives to challenge one of the most dangerous negotiation habits: negotia...
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Improve your Negotiating Skills in the Workplace with these THREE Simple Methods

January 7, 2026 • 73 mins
You don’t lose negotiations because you lack leverage — you lose them because you’re using the wrong approach. In this masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, we break down three simple, repeatable methods that dramatically improve your negotiating effectiveness at work, without aggression, manipulation, or burning trust. This conversation cuts through the noise to show how everyday workplace negotiations actually work — from s...
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CEO EXPLAINS: Working Habits Keeping You Undervalued

January 6, 2026 • 71 mins
Stop waiting for your hard work to speak for itself — the silence may be exactly why you're being undervalued. In this masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, elite voices come together to help you stop "negotiating down on yourself" before you ever reach the table. In this episode, you'll learn: The Power of Self-Advocacy: Heather Spillsbury, COO of 50/50 Women on Boards, reveals why even high-performing leaders underestimate...
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Why Humor Is Your Superpower in Serious Situations with CHRIS DUFFY

January 5, 2026 • 58 mins
What if your greatest asset in leadership and communication… was your sense of humor? In this episode, comedian, writer, and speaker Chris Duffy reveals how laughter isn't just entertainment—it's a powerful tool for connection, influence, vulnerability, and growth in business and life. Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or leader, this conversation will help you unlock the power of humor to boost your emotional intelligence,...
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Why Past Success Makes You Blind

January 2, 2026 • 28 mins
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Sarah Ahern, Data Strategist in Supply Chain/Innovation helps us negotiate in the supply chain via a revenue model. How it will affect us in the day-to-day process of decision-making during the pandemic and now a recession, Also, the difficult conversations we need to have to address its impact ove...
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The ONLY Negotiator’s Toolkit You Need to Own

January 1, 2026 • 43 mins
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Chelsea Elliott, MSW. Discusses what is emotional intelligence and how to apply EI in our lives. Buy Chelsea's Book ⁠Natalie the Monster Slayer⁠ https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Chelsea-Elliott-MSW/dp/1735918601/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1657795804&refinements=p_27%3A+MSW%5CcChelsea+Elliott&s=books&sr=1-3&text=C...
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How to Influence Decision-Makers Without Triggering Their Ego

December 31, 2025 • 46 mins
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Looking to take your negotiation skills to the next level? Join host Kwame Christian and guest David Johnson, an esteemed legal professional and design thinking expert, as they delve into the world of design thinking applied to negotiations. Gain invaluable insights into this innovative approach and learn how to leve...
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93% of People Market The Wrong Way (Here’s How To Fix It!)

December 30, 2025 • 28 mins
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/} In this episode, Jennifer Walton, Chief Brand Officer at Sky Nile Consulting, discusses how to change the marketing field by creating a strategy focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. ⁠Sky Nile Consulting ⁠ https://www.skynileconsulting.com/ ⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠: https://...
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The Danger of Not Taking Risks

December 29, 2025 • 35 mins
Why Most People Lose Big Without Noticing In this episode, Jeremy Delk reveals how his journey from a small town in Kentucky to Wall Street was shaped by the toughest negotiations of all — the ones with himself. Jeremy’s raw stories of losing millions, battling self-doubt, and building a multimillion-dollar venture capital firm expose the brutal truth most people miss: Success isn’t just about strategy — it’s about facing your o...
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This Is Why People Trust You (Or Don’t) — Backed by Real Stories

December 26, 2025 • 30 mins
People don’t trust who you are—they trust what they feel around you. In this powerful episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Shawn Anthony—entrepreneur, talent manager, and host of School’s Over… Now What?—to reveal the hidden mechanics behind trust, influence, and real connection. Discover how Shawn turned his ability to connect people into a six-figure side hustle and then a thriving media business. From the boardroom to the ...
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Is Your BATNA a Prison? Why Traditional Negotiation Rules Are Trapping You in Mediocre Deals

December 25, 2025 • 31 mins
⁠Order NOW The Book: EVOLVE or Be Slaughtered: Negotiation For The 21st Century (Beyond Negotiating) by Derrick (The Van Gogh of Negotiation) Chevalier⁠ What if the rule we’ve all been taught — “never negotiate without a BATNA” — is the very thing limiting your success? In this mind-expanding conversation, Kwame Christian sits down with Derrick Chevalier, negotiation strategist and author of Evolve or Be Slaughtered, to exp...
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How I Lost a Once-in-a-Lifetime Deal with Stevie Wonder

December 24, 2025 • 26 mins
One mistake. One moment of faking expertise. And it cost him a deal with Stevie Wonder. ⁠Order NOW The Book: EVOLVE or Be Slaughtered: Negotiation For The 21st Century (Beyond Negotiating) by Derrick (The Van Gogh of Negotiation) Chevalier⁠ In this unforgettable episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Derrick Chevalier — bestselling author of Evolve or Be Slaughtered and executive VP at Harrison Chevalier — to unpack the pai...
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The Leadership Rule That Quietly Kills Change (And Why It’s Not Resistance)

December 23, 2025 • 34 mins
If no one’s following you, it’s not your message — it’s your mindset. In this raw and revealing episode, change strategist Pam Marmon exposes the hidden forces that sabotage even the smartest visions: fear, control, passive resistance, and the lie we keep telling ourselves — that change is just “hard.” You’ll learn: Why employees resist you, not just the change The subtle ways leaders micromanage without realizing it ...
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The Psychological Tactics Bullies Use — And How to Outsmart Them

December 22, 2025 • 61 mins
Buy the Book: ⁠For the Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyday Negotiation⁠ In this episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with Lucia Kanter St. Amour to discuss the complex dynamics of negotiating with bullies. Lucia, an expert in negotiation and mediation, shares her personal experiences and insights on handling bullying, drawing from her new book "For the Forces of Good: The Superpower of Everyda...
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Stop Aiming for Peace. Aim for Good Conflict Instead

December 19, 2025 • 44 mins
Most conflict conversations fail before they even begin. Steve Beck shares his Good Conflict framework — a practical, human-centered approach that helps you prepare, structure, and recover from difficult conversations. Learn how to deal with competing desires, uncover hidden narratives, and build trust that lasts. Whether at home or at work, this episode will change how you approach conflict forever. Steve Beck is a seasoned ...
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