Negotiate Anything

• How I Went from People Pleaser to Confident Negotiator

  Most people lose negotiations before they even open their mouth — here’s how to change that. In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Kwame Christian reveals the mindset shift that transformed him from a people pleaser into a confident negotiator. You’ll learn why most people fail — not because they lack skill, but because they’re stuck in outdated mental habits. He breaks down the difference between skill and talent, shows you how to disarm conflict with curiosity, and shares the one mental shift that can save any deal when things go wrong. Whether you're leading a team, asking for a raise, or navigating tension at home, this episode will teach you how to stop reacting and start leading the conversation. Connect with Michael ⁠I See What You're Saying Podcast⁠ ⁠Buy The Disciplined Listening Method: How A Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value in Every Conversation⁠  h ⁠www.inquasive.com⁠  ⁠michaelreddington.com⁠ ⁠Connect with Michael Reddington on LinkedIn⁠  Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!⁠

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• The One Thing That Saves a Deal When Everything Goes Wrong

  When the pressure's on and everything's falling apart, this one principle can still save the deal. The deal is about to fall apart. The founder just died. Clients are backing out. Competitors are circling. What do you do? In this gripping episode, real estate leader Andy Newton shares how he led his team through a sudden tragedy — and what he learned about negotiation, leadership, and holding deals together when everything goes wrong. You’ll hear how one principle — simple, powerful, and often forgotten — became the key to saving relationships, rebuilding trust, and closing high-stakes deals under pressure. Whether you're in sales, leadership, or navigating tough conversations, this episode is a masterclass in what really holds a deal together. Follow Andy Newton on LinkedIn Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

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• Why Status Beats Strategy — And How to Build It from Scratch

  Everyone talks about strategy, but what if that’s not the real problem? In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Shaahin Cheyene, serial entrepreneur and creator of a billion-dollar company, to reveal the hidden power that decides most negotiations before they even begin: status. You’ll learn how status works, why it silently determines your influence, and how to build it from zero — even if no one knows your name yet. Whether you're selling, pitching, or just trying to be taken seriously, this episode shows you the real reason some people always seem to win Connect with Shaahin www.shaahincheyenne.com Listen to The Business Story of the Week Podcast Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

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• You’re Not Bad at Negotiating — You’re Just Emotional

  The real battle in negotiation happens in your head. In this episode, negotiation expert and author Moshe Cohen joins Kwame to reveal the uncomfortable truth: most failed negotiations aren’t about tactics — they’re about emotions. You’ll learn why your inner stories, unconscious triggers, and emotional reactions hijack your performance when it matters most — and how to take back control. Whether you're facing a high-stakes meeting or just struggling to speak up, this episode is your playbook for mastering the conversation inside your head before you ever open your mouth. In this episode: The hidden emotional triggers that derail smart people How to rewrite the story you're telling yourself Real strategies to stay calm, think clearly, and speak powerfully under pressure Connect with Moshe Buy the book ⁠Collywobbles: How to Negotiate When Negotiating Makes You Nervous ⁠Follow Moshe on LinkedIn https://negotiatingtable.com/ Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

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• Why New CEOs Fail—And How to Survive Your First 6 Months in Power

  Becoming CEO is a dream for many—but few understand just how emotionally turbulent and strategically complex that transition really is. In this powerful episode, Dr. Ty Wiggins, global head of the CEO and Executive Transition Practice at Russell Reynolds, reveals what most leaders get wrong in their first year, why being “smart” isn’t enough, and how to avoid the crash that hits so many executives around the 6-month mark. With clients ranging from first-time CEOs to seasoned global leaders, Ty brings a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on pressure, presence, and emotional control. Whether you're a senior leader, a founder, or simply want to level up your leadership, this episode is filled with actionable insights you’ll want to write down. What you'll learn in this episode: Why emotional control—not IQ—is the most undervalued CEO skill The one mindset shift that separates good leaders from great ones How to communicate decisions without sparking fear and confusion Connect with Dr Ty Wiggins Follow Ty on LinkedIn ⁠Buy now the book: The New CEO: Lessons from CEOS on How to Start Well and Perform Quickly (Minus the Common Mistakes) http://tywiggins.com/ Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠negotiateanything.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!⁠

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