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What do you do when the person across the table isn’t just tough—but openly hostile? In this episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian welcomes back attorney and negotiation expert Jamie Lieberman, Esq. for a practical deep dive into managing hostile negotiators and navigating high-conflict conversations without losing your composure — or your leverage. Jamie breaks down why difficult negotia...

What if the hardest conversations you’ll ever have are the ones that define your leadership? In this powerful episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian sits down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Liam Leonard for a raw, unfiltered conversation about delivering bad news with empathy — and making decisions that hurt in the short term but serve everyone in the long run. As market volati...

Negotiations don’t fall apart because of bad tactics — they fall apart when emotions go unmanaged. In this Negotiation Masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian explores why emotional intelligence is the real difference-maker in high-stakes conversations. Through three expert perspectives, you’ll see how self-awareness, emotional control, and empathy shape outcomes long before str...

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, subconsc...

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 e...

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...

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 p...

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 m...

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 dan...

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 n...

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...

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 b...

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...

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+E...

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 innovativ...

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...

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 str...

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 busi...

⁠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 Ev...

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 C...

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...

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 G...

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 forev...

What if the most powerful negotiation tactic… was silence? In this masterclass episode, legendary negotiator William Ury, co-author of Getting to Yes and co-founder of Harvard’s Program on Negotiation, shares the unbelievable true story of how he helped prevent a civil war in Venezuela — not with force, but with silence, empathy, and preparation. You’ll hear how Ury kept calm while being yelled at...

Discover the overlooked skill that sets top negotiators apart—authenticity. Most people think influence comes from being louder, more confident, or pretending to be someone they’re not. But real persuasion doesn’t come from performing — it comes from being grounded in who you are. In this powerful masterclass, three industry-leading experts show you why authenticity isn’t a “soft skill” — it’s the...