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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian is joined by life coach and hypnotherapist, Amy Green Smith, for a deep dive into overcoming people-pleasing tendencies and enhancing self-worth. Amy unpacks the complex intersection of emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and societal influences that affect our negotiation str...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this engaging episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Jean M. Lawler, an experienced commercial and insurance mediator, to share her insights on realistic deals and creative solutions in conflict resolution. Jean delves into her typical day handling litigation cases, the importance of distinguishing between wants and needs in...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with Mark Mirra, the founder and CEO of Aligned, a negotiation training, coaching, and consulting firm. Mark shares his expertise in simplifying complex negotiation strategies through a structured four-phase approach: preparation, communication, proposing, and aligning....

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian engages with guest Dan Oblinger, a seasoned police crisis and business negotiator, about effectively dealing with deception in negotiations. Dan leverages his diverse background, including his experience in ancient philosophy and ethics, to provide a comprehensive approach for...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Trust is the bedrock of effective negotiations. When negotiators trust each other, they are more likely to share their interests, concerns, and objectives freely, enabling a deeper understanding of the underlying issues. This transparency promotes empathy and fosters a collaborative mindset, where both parties strive for win-win solutions rather than...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian welcomes back Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence People, to discuss the powerful lessons and insights from Brian's new book, "His Story, My Story, Our Story." The book chronicles the complexities of Brian's relationship with his late father, a Marine Corps veteran who faced si...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this enlightening episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian welcomes David Hulman, the founder of Self Belief Chief, to discuss the pivotal role of self-belief in successful negotiation and conflict resolution. David shares his insights on how self-belief isn't just about a general sense of confidence, but rather a tailored confidence in...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this engaging episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Jamila Brown, career consultant and co-founder of The 5 Minute Career Hack, to discuss the critical art of setting boundaries at work. Jamila shares her unique insights and experiences from her corporate career and highlights the importance of establishing boundaries early...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Welcome to the Kwhitney Show! My lovely wife, Dr. Whitney Christian, joins Negotiate Anything on this special Valentine’s Day episode. This is definitely not your typical episode. People have been asking for Whitney to come on the show for years and I have been really hesitant… After listening to this episode, you’ll understand why.   Contact ANI Requ...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this engaging episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Michelle Gladieux to explore the nuances of communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution. Michelle shares insights from her book, "Communicate With Courage," emphasizing the importance of brave communication and the pitfalls of hiding from risk and defining to be ri...

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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian welcomes back Selena Rezvani, who shares invaluable insights on navigating intimidation with confidence. Aimed at empowering women and underrepresented groups, Selena delves into improving negotiation skills, especially in high-stakes situations. Selena discusses empowering language shifts to give...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Andy Luttrell, a psychological scientist from Ball State University, to delve into the science of persuasion. Together, they explore the dynamics of changing strong opinions, focusing on deeply held beliefs and how understanding the underlying basis of these attitudes ca...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," hosts Tatiana Kolovou and Kwame Christian delve into the complexities of communicating during times of change. Tatiana, a seasoned communication educator from Indiana University, shares her expertise on effective communication strategies tailored for middle level managers. This discussion highlights...

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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this engaging episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with guest Mo Bunnell to explore the intricacies of business development and negotiation. Mo, an expert in helping high-end professionals grow their business, shares his insights on how the biggest competition often lies within ourselves rather than external forces. He de...

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