Episodes

  • This Is Why You Feel Stuck (Even Though You’re Working So Hard)

    This Is Why You Feel Stuck (Even Though You’re Working So Hard)
    Jan 13 2026
    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 productive while slowly stealing your future. Connect with John Gafford IG: thejohngafford thejohngafford.com Follow John on LinkedIn
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    59 mins
  • How to Handle High-Conflict People | Bill Eddy's Proven 4-Step Formula

    How to Handle High-Conflict People | Bill Eddy's Proven 4-Step Formula
    Jan 12 2026
    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 more divided — and what to do about it Connect with Bill www.highconflictinstitute.com Bill Eddy's Bookstore 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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    56 mins
  • Yes, Your Influence Strategy IS Costing You Money!

    Yes, Your Influence Strategy IS Costing You Money!
    Jan 8 2026
    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 dangerous negotiation habits: negotiating down on yourself before the conversation even begins. You’ll learn why high-performing professionals — especially senior leaders — often fail to articulate their true value, how fear distorts negotiation decisions, and why companies expect you to advocate for yourself. From adopting a “mercenary” mindset toward your career, to understanding the full scope of what’s negotiable beyond salary, this conversation reframes negotiation as an ongoing process — not a one-time event at the offer stage. You’ll also discover why personal visibility and pre-negotiation positioning are just as critical as what you say at the table. Whether you’re preparing for a promotion, evaluating an offer, or aiming for the boardroom, this episode equips you with the mindset shifts and practical strategies to normalize discomfort, claim your worth, and negotiate from a position of strength. Key takeaway: Negotiation isn’t confrontation — it’s a dance. And when you’re prepared, confident, and clear on your value, everyone walks away with a better trade.
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Improve your Negotiating Skills in the Workplace with these THREE Simple Methods

    Improve your Negotiating Skills in the Workplace with these THREE Simple Methods
    Jan 7 2026
    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 negotiations actually work — from salary conversations and promotions to project scope, timelines, and influence across teams. You’ll learn how to prepare with clarity, communicate value with confidence, and recognize the subtle signals that tell you when to push, pause, or pivot. Rather than relying on charisma or confrontation, this episode focuses on practical skills you can apply immediately: reframing requests, anchoring discussions around shared value, and navigating resistance without escalating tension. These methods are designed to help you sound more credible, feel more confident, and walk away with better outcomes — consistently. If you want to negotiate more effectively without changing who you are, this episode gives you the tools to do exactly that.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • CEO EXPLAINS: Working Habits Keeping You Undervalued

    CEO EXPLAINS: Working Habits Keeping You Undervalued
    Jan 6 2026
    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-performing leaders underestimate their value — and how a "high-impact soundbite" can instantly elevate your presence to boardroom-ready. The "Mercenary" Mindset: Jasani Courtney, VP of Human Resources, reframes your career as a business transaction — where you intentionally sell your skills to the highest-value opportunity. Why Negotiation Isn't Risky: Discover why it makes zero sense for companies to pull offers simply because you negotiated. The Holistic Offer: Learn how to evaluate total compensation beyond salary — time off, benefits, retirement, and bonuses — so your job supports your life, not the other way around. Pre-Negotiation Marketing: Understand why negotiation starts long before the table, through consistent, authentic visibility of your value. Whether you're pursuing a promotion or a seat in the boardroom, this episode delivers the mindset shifts and practical strategies needed to advocate confidently and secure the compensation you deserve.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Why Humor Is Your Superpower in Serious Situations with CHRIS DUFFY

    Why Humor Is Your Superpower in Serious Situations with CHRIS DUFFY
    Jan 5 2026
    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 boost your emotional intelligence, build deeper relationships, and even improve your performance in high-stakes environments. Connect with Chris chrisduffycomedy.com Buy the Book Humor Me - How Laughing More Can Make You Present, Creative, Connected, and Happy
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    59 mins
  • Why Past Success Makes You Blind

    Why Past Success Makes You Blind
    Jan 2 2026
    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 have to address its impact over the next year. ⁠https://www.pathgrowth.com/⁠ https://www.pathgrowth.com/ ⁠Follow Sarah on LinkedIn⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahahern/ Contact ANI ⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ ⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ ⁠The Ultimate Negotiation Guide⁠: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ ⁠Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 ⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
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    28 mins
  • The ONLY Negotiator’s Toolkit You Need to Own

    The ONLY Negotiator’s Toolkit You Need to Own
    Jan 1 2026
    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+Elliott&s=books&sr=1-3&text=Chelsea+Elliott%2C+MSW ⁠Natalie's Not-So-Fun Play Date: How to Help Kids Manage Their Anger⁠ https://www.amazon.com/-/es/MSW-Chelsea-Elliott/dp/1735918636/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1657795804&refinements=p_27%3A+MSW%5CcChelsea+Elliott&s=books&sr=1-2&text=Chelsea+Elliott%2C+MSW Chelsea's Company ⁠www.somocomlab.com⁠ Donate Comfort Kits to Kids in Uvalde and Buffalo ⁠Donate Comfort Kits ⁠ https://www.gofundme.com/f/somocomlab?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer ⁠Follow Chelsea on LinkedIn⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseacelliott/ Contact ANI ⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ ⁠Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ ⁠The Ultimate Negotiation Guide⁠: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ ⁠Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 ⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!⁠: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
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    43 mins