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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 podcast on negotiation, reaching a global audience in more than 180 countries.
Why Listen?
Negotiation isn’t just about closing deals—it’s about building better relationships and solving problems. Whether you’re in business, navigating personal relationships, or tackling everyday challenges, negotiation is a key skill that can set you apart. Negotiate Anything dives deep into the art and science of negotiation, providing actionable insights to enhance your negotiation prowess in any situation.
What You’ll Learn:
• Expert Strategies: Hosted by Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., a renowned lawyer, bestselling author, and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, each episode features top negotiation and communication experts from around the globe.
• Practical Techniques: Master the balance of assertiveness and empathy, learn how to set boundaries, manage emotions, and build trust in both personal and professional interactions.
• Real-World Applications: From business negotiations to personal discussions, discover how exceptional negotiation skills can elevate your career and life.
About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.
Kwame Christian is a top global negotiation expert, celebrated for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and as a bestselling author of two significant books:
• How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022)
• Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020)
With a background in law, psychology, and public policy from The Ohio State University, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 600,000 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.
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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: [email protected]
• LinkedIn: Kwame Christian
• YouTube: Negotiate Anything
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30:0920/01/2022
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42:2018/01/2022
Breaking Free: How to Overcome Your Fear of Negotiating with Kit Pang
In this episode, Kit Pang, Founder of BostonSpeaks, discusses how we can get rid of speaking and in negotiation anxiety, how to replace stress with confidence, and how to effectively communicate with yourself.
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33:5517/01/2022
Winning Together: How to Get More Out of Your Collaborations with Azul Terronez
In this episode, Azul Terronez, TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author, and CEO & Co-founder of Authors Who Lead™️, discusses how to collaborate with others to achieve your desired outcome... but better.
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31:3512/01/2022
What Motivates You? 3 Tips to Better Understand Your Counterpart with Will Mahon
In this episode, Will Mahon, Senior Training Manager for Index Exchange, discusses motivation as it relates to negotiation.
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29:4310/01/2022
Persuasive Presentations: Taking Your Storytelling to the Next Level with James Ontra
In this episode, James Ontra, Shufflrr CEO & Author, discusses introducing presentation management and how to use storytelling to become a better persuader.
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32:4304/01/2022
Practical Tools and Tips to Have Better Impactful Conversations with Daniel Stillman
In this episode, Daniel Stillman, Conversation Designer at The Conversation Factory and podcast host, discusses how to have better conversations.
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38:3903/01/2022
Let's Talk $: How to Have Difficult Conversations About Finance with Patrice Washington
In this episode, Patrice Washington, Founder of Redefining Wealth and Podcast Host, discusses how to have difficult conversations about money.
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42:0030/12/2021
Strengthening Relationships While Getting What You Want with Nada Alnajafi
In this episode, Nada Alnajafi, award-winning attorney and founder of Contract Nerds, discusses three rules to follow while redlining contracts.
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24:3128/12/2021
Are You Focused? How to Improve Mental Clarity with Dave Crenshaw
In this episode, Dave Crenshaw, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Instructor of LinkedIn Learning's #1 Most Popular Course of 2020, discusses what multitasking is and isn't, switch tasking, and the power of focus.
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31:1024/12/2021
How to Get More Out of Your Salary Negotiations with Romina Muhametaj
In this episode, Romina Muhametaj, Sales & Negotiating Expert, PR & Communication Consultant, and Host of Coffee with Romina podcast, discusses how to get the most out of your salary negotiations.
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33:3517/12/2021
Why So Skeptical? 3 Practical Tools to Overcome Skepticism with Karen Briscoe
In this episode, Karen Briscoe, Author of Flip Time/Love Life: A Heroine's Journey at 5 Minute Success/5 Minute Press, discusses how to overcome skepticism.
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37:5014/12/2021
How to Gain Influence Through Connection with Scott Tillema
In this episode, Scott Tillema, Senior Associate at The Negotiations Collective, discusses his principal based framework to influence through connection.
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45:2913/12/2021
How to Have Better Meetings: Help Others Contribute and Manage Emotions with Marie Keister
In this episode, Marie Keister, Owner, President and CEO at MurphyEpson, discusses facilitating meetings: how to help other contribute to the conversations and manage other's emotions.
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31:2806/12/2021
How To Convince Your Prospects To Buy Without Pushing, Pressuring Or Pitching with Paul Ross
In this episode, Paul Ross, CEO and Head Trainer at Subtle Words that Sell and author, discusses ways to subtly sell.
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31:1803/12/2021
Tips and Tricks For CEOs: Getting Free Media Exposure and Discounted Manufacturing with Claire Coder
In this episode, Claire Coder, Founder & CEO at Aunt Flow, discusses how to get free media exposure and discounted manufacturing.
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28:0826/11/2021
How to Hold Someone Accountable with Keita Williams
In this episode, Keita Williams, Founder & Chief Strategist at Success Bully, discusses how to hold others accountable.
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28:1717/11/2021
Critical Mistakes You're Making in Your Negotiations & How to Avoid Them with Ron Hogen
In this episode, Ron Hogen, discusses overcoming emotional distractions, the biggest mistake you can make in high level negotiations, and building rapport.
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42:4204/11/2021
Becoming the Best Version of You: 3 Practical Tips Everyone Should Know with Patrick McGinnis
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41:3601/11/2021
How to Navigate Difficult Conversations About Money with Patrice Washington
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42:0029/10/2021
How to Get What You Want and Maintain Relationships with Nada Alnajafi
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24:3126/10/2021
Using Difficult Conversations to Create a Diverse and Inclusive Community with Matt Lofy
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23:1422/10/2021
3 Negotiation Strategies to Build Up Your Personal Brand with Marilyn McClure
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31:1421/10/2021
How to Win More in Business and Your Personal Life with Marcus and Jessica Trufant
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29:1419/10/2021
What's Missing From Your Negotiations? with Karen Walch
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29:5718/10/2021
Persistence and Problem Solving: The Key to Better Negotiations with Joshua Weiss
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27:5815/10/2021
How to Have Better Difficult Conversations: Diversity and Inclusion with Dr. Florida Starks
In this episode Dr. Florida E. Starks discusses how to have difficult conversations in the space of diversity and inclusion.
Dr. Florida E. Starks is a human resources leader with more than 20 years of combined experience in leadership, team development, and diversity and inclusion. She is currently the SVP, Chief Diversity Officer at Pearson where she leads a team in creating and delivering strategies that reflects diversity, equity, and inclusion in all operations.
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29:3213/10/2021
How to Be Assertive and Persuasive with Jamie Librot
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30:0112/10/2021
How to Give and Receive Feedback: Be Better A Better You with Heather MacArthur
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26:1511/10/2021
Managing Up: How to Persuade and Negotiate With Your Boss with Dave Stachowiak
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20:4108/10/2021
Keeping Calm and Cool: How to Manage Difficult Emotions with Stacy Kesten
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20:1706/10/2021
Building Rapport and Maintaining Composure During Intense Conflict with Daniela De Gregorio
In this episode, Daniela De Gregorio, CFI, Mediator, Negotiator, Arbitrator, discusses how to build rapport, maintain composure, and get through your most intense conflict.
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32:3129/09/2021
How to Become a Supportive Ally: How to Negotiate For Others with Derek Burtch and Amelia Gordon
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53:2728/09/2021
Negotiating With Yourself: How to Accomplish More with Yuri Kruman, J.D., SHRM-SCP
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34:4927/09/2021
Overcoming Suspicion and Pushing Through To A Win with Nick Glimsdahl
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25:2424/09/2021
Leadership 101: How to Understand and Develop Your Strengths with Monique Betty, Strengthsfinder
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35:3623/09/2021
Deception: How to Spot It and What to Do with Michael Reddington, CFI
In this episode, Michael Reddington, CFI, Executive Resource, Disciplined Listener, and President at InQuasive Inc., discusses deception and how to deal with it.
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57:0422/09/2021
How to Shorten Your Negotiations with Michael Zipursky
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37:3720/09/2021
Are They Bluffing? with Kwame Christian
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17:1617/09/2021
Efficiently Growing Your Revenue and Reach with L'areal Lipkins
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35:0116/09/2021
No BATNA? No Problem: Negotiating When You Have No Alternatives with Prof. Giuseppe Conti
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43:2013/09/2021
Skill Builder: Becoming Mentally Resilient and Confident with Dre Baldwin
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32:1010/09/2021
Managing Transitions in Tough Negotiations with Jamie Lieberman
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33:3302/09/2021
How to Have Difficult Conversations With Your Significant Other with Maria Eaton
In this episode, Maria Eaton, Head of Content and Marketing at ANI and Co-Host of the Ask With Confidence Podcast, discusses how to have challenging conversations with your significant other.
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32:1001/09/2021
Winning Negotiations Without Losing Relationships with Lisa Lang
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28:2731/08/2021
Strategic Preparation: Win More with Mike Smith
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34:4226/08/2021
Improving Self Worth and Setting Boundaries with Natalie Lue
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46:4624/08/2021
Want to Generate More Revenue? Listen to These 3 Tips with Joe Nañez
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41:3019/08/2021
How to Manage Difficult Conversations in the Medical Field with Zwade Marshall MD, MBA
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36:2112/08/2021
The Art of Confidently Standing Up For Yourself with Emilie Aries
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37:2703/08/2021