Negotiate Anything

By Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Negotiation and Communication

#1 Negotiation Podcast Worldwide

With over 10 million downloads and hundreds of 5-star reviews, Negotiate Anything is the world’s leading... more

4.8

610610 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Negotiate Anything:

How many episodes does Negotiate Anything have?

The podcast currently has 1,500 episodes available.

Negotiate Anything episodes:

February 21, 2025Jean M. Lawler: How Humor Can Make or Break Your Negotiation
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 mediation, and the power of empathy and creativity in negotiations. The conversation highlights the benefits of pre-mediation preparation and the use of bracketing strategies to set reasonable negotiation ranges. This episode is packed with invaluable mediation and negotiation tips that can enhance your conflict resolution skills.
What will be covered:
Jean M. Lawler's professional journey from practicing lawyer to full-time mediator.
The daily responsibilities and challenges in handling litigation and pre-suit cases.
Strategies like pre-mediation preparation and bracketing to facilitate smoother negotiations.

Contact Jean M. Lawler, CIPP/US
Jean's Website: https://www.lawleradr.com/
Follow Jean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-lawler/
Schedule Your Mediation: https://www.lawleradr.com/take-action
Phone: 310-683-4332
Jean’s Case Manager: Nikki Safavi
Nikki’s Email - [email protected]
Jean’s Email - [email protected]

Contact ANI
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn
The Ultimate Negotiation Guide
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!
Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
...more
34min
February 20, 2025The Power of Keeping Negotiation Simple—Mark Mirra Explains How
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. By exploring the intricacies of different types of negotiations, from hard bargaining to partnerships, Mark provides actionable insights that make it easier for listeners to apply negotiation strategies effectively. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their negotiation skills and contribute to successful business outcomes with a simplified yet powerful methodology.
What You'll Hear Covered:
An overview of Mark Mirra's unique, simplified negotiation framework
The four phases of negotiation: preparation, communication, proposal, and alignment
How internal alignment and strategic communication can improve deal velocity

Connect with Mark Mirra
Follow Mark on LinkedIn
https://www.alignednegotiation.com/

Contact ANI
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn
The Ultimate Negotiation Guide
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!
Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
...more
39min
February 19, 2025Dan Oblinger: How to Detect and Address Lies in Negotiations
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 navigating deceptive situations. The conversation covers a robust three-pronged strategy focused on preparation, tactical listening, and confrontation of deception without compromising professionalism. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how understanding the nuances of human behavior and active listening can uncover and manage deception in negotiation contexts.
What will be covered:
Dan Oblinger's unique journey from police crisis negotiator to business negotiator, and his insights into human behavior.
A detailed explanation of a three-pronged strategy to deal with deception, including preparation, tactical listening, and confronting deception.
Techniques for building trust and respect in negotiations to minimize the likelihood of deception.

Connect with Dan
Connect with Dan on LinkedIn
Learn More About Dan
Dan's Books

Contact ANI
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn
The Ultimate Negotiation Guide
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!
Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
...more
45min
February 18, 2025 Kwame Christian: "Every interaction is a deposit in the relationship bank account" - Strategies for Building Stronger Relationships
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 focusing solely on their individual gains. By building this foundation of trust, negotiators can create an atmosphere of respect and cooperation, increasing the chances of achieving mutually beneficial agreements.

As important as it is, determining how to earn a person’s trust can be incredibly challenging – especially in high-stakes business scenarios. Determining if you can trust your counterpart can be equally difficult.

So how do we effectively give and receive trust in difficult conversations?

Contact ANI
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn
The Ultimate Negotiation Guide
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!
Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
...more
42min
February 17, 2025Brian Ahearn: The Hard Talks We Avoid—And Why We Need Them
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 significant challenges after serving in Vietnam. Brian shares how understanding his father's experiences helped him develop empathy and strengthen their relationship. This episode delves into how these personal revelations can apply to negotiations and influence in everyday life.
What will be covered:
The story of Brian Ahearn's relationship with his father and the personal journey of reconciling past issues.
Insights on establishing empathy and connection with loved ones who are military veterans.
Techniques from the science of influence and negotiation applied to personal relationships.

Connect with Brian
https://brianahearn.biz/
Follow Brian On LinkedIn
Order now the Book His Story, My Story, Our Story by Brian Ahearn

Contact ANI
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn
The Ultimate Negotiation Guide
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!
Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
...more
35min
February 16, 2025Confidence Isn’t What You Think – with David Hulman
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 specific areas of life and negotiation. Highlighting the science behind self-belief, David introduces listeners to the six sources of self-belief and innovative techniques like the reliable peak pattern and the scratching technique. These concepts are designed to help negotiators harness their true potential by relying on proven methods and transforming past disappointments into empowering experiences.
What will be covered:
The six sources of self-belief and how they can bolster negotiation confidence.
Understanding the reliable peak pattern to achieve consistent peak performance in negotiations.
The scratching technique and its application in overcoming past negotiation disappointments.

Contact ANI
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn
The Ultimate Negotiation Guide
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!
Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
...more
1h 4min
February 15, 2025The ‘Nice Person’ Trap: How to Set Firm and Healthy Boundaries – with Jamila Brown
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 and consistently as a strategic career-building tool. Together, they explore the holistic view of an employee's journey, from crafting a resume to negotiating that dream exit. Through relatable anecdotes and expert advice, Jamila reveals how understanding and managing personal and professional life as an integrated whole can prevent burnout and lead to a more sustainable and fulfilling career path.
What will be covered:
Understanding the employment life cycle and its impact on setting effective boundaries.
Recognizing the intertwined nature of personal and professional life in preventing burnout.
Practical strategies for proactive boundary setting and negotiations to enhance career success.

Connect with Jamila
Listen to 5 Minute Career Hack™️ Podcast
Follow Jamila Brown on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamilabrown/
Free Salary Negotiation Course: https://www.5minutecareerhack.com/offers/uFofLu7j/checkout
5minutecareerhack.com/jamilabrown
5minutecareerhack.com
bit.ly/freesalarycourse

Contact ANI
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn
The Ultimate Negotiation Guide
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!
Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
...more
36min
February 14, 2025 The Most Important Negotiation of All? Whitney Joins to Talk Love & Relationships
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
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn
The Ultimate Negotiation Guide
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!
Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
...more
1h 18min
February 13, 2025Taking Smart Risks: How to Communicate with Courage with Michelle Gladieux
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 right. Through heartfelt storytelling and practical advice, Michelle and Kwame discuss how authentic expression and smart risk-taking can transform both personal and professional interactions. Listeners will gain valuable strategies for overcoming the hidden challenges in communication and learn how to navigate complex conversations with confidence and clarity.
What will be covered:
Michelle’s insights from her book "Communicate With Courage" and its core themes.
The concept of brave communication and overcoming fear in negotiations.
Strategies to address the hidden challenges in communication, such as hiding from risk and defining to be right.

Connect with Michelle Gladieux

www.gladieuxconsulting.com
Buy now the book: Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges by Michelle Gladieux
Follow Michelle Gladieux on LinkedIn

Contact ANI
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn
The Ultimate Negotiation Guide
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!
Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
...more
46min
February 12, 2025Randy Ford: How to Make Your Stories Unforgettable
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company

In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian sits down with Randy Ford, a seasoned storytelling strategist, to explore the art of storytelling as a tool for persuasion in negotiations. Drawing from Randy's extensive background in journalism and politics, the conversation delves into the storytelling triangle—a crucial framework for understanding the dynamic interaction between the storyteller, the story, and the audience. With practical examples and philosophical insights, this episode sheds light on how stories influence communication strategies in various professional settings. Listeners will gain a deeper appreciation of how storytelling is not just about entertainment but also about fostering mutual understanding and effectively persuading audiences.

What will be covered:
Introduction to the storytelling triangle and its significance in communication.
The role of storytelling in persuasion, especially in negotiations and sales.
Key storytelling principles that enhance communication effectiveness.

Connect with Randy Ford
First Story Strategies
Follow Randy on LinkedIn

Contact ANI
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn
The Ultimate Negotiation Guide
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!
Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
...more
34min

FAQs about Negotiate Anything:

How many episodes does Negotiate Anything have?

The podcast currently has 1,500 episodes available.

More shows like Negotiate Anything

HBR IdeaCast by Harvard Business Review

HBR IdeaCast

1,881 Listeners

Modern Mentor by QuickAndDirtyTips.com

Modern Mentor

697 Listeners

The Look & Sound of Leadership by Essential Communications - Tom Henschel

The Look & Sound of Leadership

1,140 Listeners

Coaching for Leaders by Dave Stachowiak

Coaching for Leaders

1,473 Listeners

The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving by FirmsConsulting.com & StrategyTraining.com

The Strategy Skills Podcast: Strategy | Leadership | Critical Thinking | Problem-Solving

113 Listeners

How to Be Awesome at Your Job by How to be Awesome at Your Job

How to Be Awesome at Your Job

1,041 Listeners

The Modern Manager by Mamie Kanfer Stewart

The Modern Manager

186 Listeners

Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel by LinkedIn

Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel

1,016 Listeners

Everyday Better with Leah Smart by LinkedIn

Everyday Better with Leah Smart

300 Listeners

This Is Working with Daniel Roth by LinkedIn

This Is Working with Daniel Roth

57 Listeners

The Anxious Achiever by Morra Aarons-Mele

The Anxious Achiever

569 Listeners

The Next Big Idea by Next Big Idea Club

The Next Big Idea

1,295 Listeners

A Bit of Optimism by Simon Sinek

A Bit of Optimism

2,122 Listeners

Big Technology Podcast by Alex Kantrowitz

Big Technology Podcast

397 Listeners

Coaching Real Leaders by Harvard Business Review / Muriel Wilkins

Coaching Real Leaders

592 Listeners

Get Hired with Andrew Seaman by LinkedIn

Get Hired with Andrew Seaman

136 Listeners

SPARKED by Jonathan Fields

SPARKED

101 Listeners

The Startup of You Podcast by Reid Hoffman & Ben Casnocha

The Startup of You Podcast

33 Listeners

The Next Big Idea Daily by Next Big Idea Club

The Next Big Idea Daily

67 Listeners

Fixable by TED

Fixable

209 Listeners

HBR On Strategy by Harvard Business Review

HBR On Strategy

74 Listeners

HBR On Leadership by Harvard Business Review

HBR On Leadership

131 Listeners

The Path with Ryan Roslansky by LinkedIn

The Path with Ryan Roslansky

44 Listeners

Building One with Tomer Cohen by LinkedIn

Building One with Tomer Cohen

22 Listeners