About this episode
S4:E125🎙️ LIVE with Kwame Christian! Leadership & Success Podcast with Coach BZ — Season 4:Episode 125 📅 Tuesday, December 16, 2025 ⏰ 9:00 AM PT (San Francisco, CA) | 12:00 PM ET (Columbus, OH) 📍 LIVE on LinkedIn → [RSVP & Join the Discussion] For S4:E125, I’m honored to welcome Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. — globally recognized negotiation strategist, bestselling author, CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, and host of the #1 negotiation podcast in the world, Negotiate Anything. Kwame’s work has transformed how leaders communicate in Fortune 500 companies, startups, courts, and communities across 180+ countries. His Compassionate Curiosity™ framework, bestselling books, and viral TEDx talk Finding Confidence in Conflict have empowered millions to navigate high-stakes conversations with clarity, courage, and emotional intelligence. If you lead people, build teams, negotiate deals, or operate under pressure… this episode is designed for YOU. ⸻ 🔥 What You Will Learn… 🔹 How to build confidence in conflict — especially when emotions run high 🔹 Why “every conversation is a negotiation,” and how leaders can master this skill 🔹 How to have difficult conversations with empathy, clarity, and accountability 🔹 Tools from Kwame’s bestselling books to navigate race, culture, and belonging 🔹 Leadership habits that help you stay calm, influential, and purpose-driven 🔹 Why the best leaders are the best listeners — and how to practice that daily 🔹 Practical negotiation tactics for Naval officers, technologists, cybersecurity professionals, and mission-driven teams This will be a masterclass in communication, influence, and modern leadership. ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation! 🗺️ Where are you tuning in from? Drop your city, region, or country in the comments! 🙏🏽 What is one thing you are grateful for today? 💬 Got leadership, negotiation, or difficult-conversation questions for Kwame? Post them below — we will answer them LIVE during the show! ⸻ ⸻ 👇 Your Turn: ➡️ What are your three takeaways from this episode? ➡️ What’s one leadership insight you’re applying this week? ➡️ Tag a colleague, junior officer, or teammate who could benefit from this conversation ❤️🙏🏾