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Kwame Christian and Tom Hardin (Tipper X) explore why ethical breakdowns happen before anyone can see them—inside private rationalizations. Tom explains how to reduce risk by addressing the Fraud Triangle and creating a culture where people feel safe surfacing pressure, uncertainty, and gray-area requests. Negotiate Anything:Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANYTHING at the link...

What if the biggest deals you’re negotiating aren’t across the table—but inside your own mind? In this powerful Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, you’ll hear three world-class experts tackle one shared truth from completely different angles: success in business — and life — comes down to mastering difficult conversations. First, behavioral economist Melina Palmer reveals the h...

Unlock the hidden negotiation advantage you never knew you had. What if the very trait you’ve been told is holding you back is actually your greatest strength at the bargaining table? In this powerful Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian curates three eye-opening conversations that challenge everything you think you know about introversion, persuasion, and perform...

Managing up is not about flattery. It’s about influence, and taking control of your career before someone else does. ⁠Order Now the Book: Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge⁠ In this episode, Melody Wilding—executive coach, professor, and author of Managing Up—joins Kwame to unpack one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) career skills: learning how to manage your...

Reinvention isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s survival. In this episode, Kym Ali breaks down how to recognize the warning signs before things fall apart, how to audit what’s no longer working, and how to pivot with clarity (instead of panic). Get the key takeaway: reinvent before life forces your hand — so you stay in control of your identity, income, and impact. Negotiate Anything:Take your personal da...

You’ve done the work. You’ve checked every box. But somehow, promotions pass you by, your ideas go unheard, and less qualified people keep rising faster. Why? Because in today’s world, connection beats competence. In this episode, you’ll learn why being excellent isn’t enough—and how to start building the kind of strategic relationships that actually move careers forward. Our guest is a top relati...

We unpack the hidden psychological costs of wealth: why “more” stops feeling like more, how status reshapes identity, and how to stay grounded as your life upgrades. In this episode, Dave Verhaagen breaks down what money can quietly change—your motivation, relationships, self-image, and the way you define “enough.” If you’re building success (or chasing the next milestone), this conversation will...

If you’ve been doing “more than your job” but your pay hasn’t changed, this episode breaks down the 3-step salary negotiation script that turns your hard work into a clear business case your manager can say yes to. In this conversation, Yota Trom shares a practical method to prove you’re already operating at the next level using a simple Excel self-evaluation worksheet—then shows how to connect yo...

What if the career you want is hiding on the other side of a conversation you’re afraid to have? In this powerful episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with Scott Anthony Barlow, founder of Happen to Your Career and newly minted #1 Amazon bestselling author, to unpack the hidden role that difficult conversations play in career fulfillment and success. Together, they explore...

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ 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… And aft...

What if confidence in negotiation isn’t something you’re born with — but something you can systematically build, rep by rep? In this Negotiation Masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian brings together three powerhouse perspectives to break down what real confidence looks like at the negotiation table — and how to develop it when the stakes are high. You’ll hear from an NFL agent...

Burnout isn’t you being “unmotivated.” It’s your brain and body stuck in survival mode — and most people try to fix it with advice that doesn’t actually work. In this episode, clinical psychologist Guy Winch breaks down what burnout really is, why “just take a break” often fails, and the simple resets that help you get your energy, focus, and patience back. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why modern wor...

Failure isn’t the end of a negotiation — it’s the beginning of your biggest breakthrough. In this thought-provoking episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian sits down with renowned negotiation expert Joshua Weiss to tackle one of the most uncomfortable — and misunderstood — topics in negotiation: failure. Why do smart, capable negotiators struggle so deeply after setbacks? And more important...

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!⁠ In this episode, Emilie Aries, Founder and CEO of Bossed Up, discusses what is means to be assertive vs aggressive, gender and assertiveness, and the hidden benefits of assertiveness. ⁠Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company⁠ ⁠Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides⁠ ⁠Bossed Up⁠ ⁠Bossed Up Podcast⁠ ⁠Follow Emi...

“Good sex” isn’t automatic. It’s built. In this episode, Dr. Nicole McNichols breaks down a truth most people learn way too late: great intimacy doesn’t come from luck, chemistry, or “just knowing” what to do. It comes from learnable skills. We talk about the skills nobody teaches you but that make the biggest difference over time: how to communicate desire without pressure, how to create safety s...

What if changing someone’s mind isn’t about being right — but about understanding how people actually think? In this Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian curates three powerful conversations that unpack one of the hardest challenges in communication: influencing deeply held beliefs. Drawing from psychology, change management, and behavioral science, this episode e...

What if the secret to winning tough negotiations isn’t saying more — but seeing people more clearly? In this special Negotiation Masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian brings together three elite mediators from radically different backgrounds to tackle the same universal challenge: navigating conflict when emotions run high and stakes are real. From workplace disputes to h...

What if the single skill separating average negotiators from truly exceptional ones isn’t persuasion — but curiosity? In this special Negotiation Masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian brings together three extraordinary experts to explore how curiosity — internal, external, and behavioral — can completely transform the way you communicate, influence, and connect. Across three...

In this episode, we break down the hidden pressure of leadership—the stress people don’t see, the isolation leaders feel, and why many leaders struggle with mental health while everyone assumes they’re “fine.” We also talk about how leadership can become dehumanizing, and what it looks like to rebuild compassion (for leaders and for ourselves). Negotiate Anything: Take your personal data back with...

The future feels louder than ever—AI, nonstop headlines, and uncertainty that makes it hard to stay grounded. In this episode, futurists Erica Orange and Jared Weiner break down what most people miss about change: it’s not the future that scares us—it’s our attachment to certainty. In this conversation, you’ll learn: Why uncertainty triggers anxiety (and what to do about it) How to stop chasing ce...

End the People-Pleasing Cycle: 3 Tips That Actually Work Kwame Christian sits down with life coach and hypnotherapist Amy Green Smith to unpack the hidden costs of people-pleasing—and how to finally break free. Together, they explore the surprising ways emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and societal expectations shape your ability to negotiate—whether in the office, at home, or in everyday li...

What if you never had to apply for a job again? Greg Roche hasn’t submitted a resume since 2013—and it's not because he’s lucky. It’s because he discovered a better way to build real, lasting professional connections without networking events, name tags, or forced small talk. In this interview, you’ll learn: Why networking is broken—and how to fix it The power of reconnecting with people you alrea...

Most negotiations fail not because of what’s said — but because no one is truly listening. In this Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, we explore why listening is the most underrated — and most powerful — skill in high-stakes conversations. Drawing from crisis negotiation, law enforcement, and business leadership, this episode brings together elite experts who reveal how strateg...

What if the secret to winning negotiations, building a powerful brand, and creating lasting influence isn’t doing more — but getting clearer? In this Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian brings together three expert perspectives to reveal how top performers win the long game through clarity, focus, and strategic cooperation — not complexity. You’ll hear how creati...

Why do intelligent, high-performing people freeze during tough conversations? In this powerful episode, Dr. Tracey Marks—renowned psychiatrist and YouTube creator—breaks down the neuroscience behind emotional regulation and explains how to stay grounded when it matters most. Want to master communication under pressure? This conversation is a must-watch if you’ve ever walked away from a high-stakes...