Negotiation with Alice

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Jun 2026

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Negotiation coach and mediator, Alice Shikina coaches her guests on their negotiation challenges. She pulls from her experiences as a mediator to coach people on human nature and emotions.

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June 16, 2026Episode 1446 min

Season 3, Ep. 14: How can we tap into curiosity, if we are being triggered?

Send us Fan MailKwame Christian, a first-generation Caribbean American from Tiffin, Ohio, transformed his lifethrough a negotiation course in law school, revealing that negotiation is a learnable skill. Thisdiscovery led him to excel in negotiation competitions, win national awards, and ultimately foundthe American Negotiation Institute. His personal journey from a people pleaser to a masternegotiator is relatable and inspiring, resonating deeply with audiences and empowering them tohandle challenging conversations confidently.He is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. Histop negotiation podcast, Negotiate Anything, has over 16 million downloads in 180+ countries. HisTEDx Talk,“Finding Confidence in Conflict,” has 650,000+ views. His books, FindingConfidence in Conflict and How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race, are both best-sellers that have made significant impacts. In early 2026, Kwame was recognized as one of thetop 10 negotiation experts in the world by Global Gurus.As a LinkedIn Top Voice, Kwame partnered with LinkedIn to create the platform’s onlynegotiation certificate program — a certificate that has been earned by more than 30,000negotiators worldwide to date.John Glenn College of Public Affairs Young AlumniAward (2020)Moritz College of Law Outstanding Recent AlumnusAward (2021)Columbus 40 under 40 (2022)OSU William Oxley Thompson Alumni Award (2023)As a business attorney and LinkedIn Learning Instructor withover 2.3 million learners, Kwame's proudest achievement ishis family: his wife, Dr. Whitney Christian, and their two sons,Kai and Dominic.American Negotiation Institute; Negotiate Anything http://kwamechristian.com Sign up for one of our negotiation courses at ShikinaNegotiationAcademy.comThanks for listening to Negotiation with Alice! Please subscribe and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram!

June 9, 2026Episode 1338 min

Season 3, Ep. 13: How can we negotiate with people we strongly disagree with?

Send us Fan MailCall James at: 415-350-3393 Talk your shit!Sign up for one of our negotiation courses at ShikinaNegotiationAcademy.comThanks for listening to Negotiation with Alice! Please subscribe and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram!

June 2, 2026Episode 1226 min

Season 3, Ep. 12: How can we navigate bilingual negotiations?

Send us Fan MailMeet RachelRachel Pierre is the Founder and CEO of Parlez! based in Austin, Texas. A native French speaker from Haiti, she spent over fifteen years in computer engineering and program management within FinTech before building a private executive French fluency intensive designed for leaders operating in high-stakes francophone environments.connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelpierre/ or IG: @rachelsfrenchmethodParlez! | https://parlezmethod.com/ | parlez@parlezmethod.com | 9178921903Sign up for one of our negotiation courses at ShikinaNegotiationAcademy.comThanks for listening to Negotiation with Alice! Please subscribe and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram!

May 26, 2026Episode 1121 min

Season 3, Ep. 11: How can you improve negotiations using roleplay?

Send us Fan MailKevin Thomas’ career has been based on the principle that humane values lead to better results in organizations. His background in psychology gives him a keen eye for the importance of healthy, functional relationships as the hallmark of a successful organization. His experience as a Learning & Development professional in Human Resources in higher education, with its decentralized, highly autonomous culture, has led him to develop strategies for generating genuine commitments to change that create value at every level of an organization. Kevin lives in the “Happy Valley” of Western of Massachusetts with his his dog Banjo. He enjoys hiking, biking, and long books.Green River Coaching & Consulting | www.greenrivercoaching.com | kevin_thomas@greenrivercoaching.com | 617-388-8655Sign up for one of our negotiation courses at ShikinaNegotiationAcademy.comThanks for listening to Negotiation with Alice! Please subscribe and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram!

May 21, 2026Episode 1040 min

Season 3, Ep. 10: Negotiating Your Money Mindset

Send us Fan MailJen Lee, also known as her superhero alter ego, Rebel Esquire, is a debt and credit attorney, speaker, and the force behind Lawyer Success Network®. Licensed in California and North Dakota, she brings together 15+ years of bankruptcy experience with a business background and MBA, which she used to build and scale her own law firm. Her focus is simple and practical, helping people get financial relief while also helping lawyers build practices that actually work.Jen hosts the Rebel Roundtable, a weekly show featuring innovators who are shaking up the legal profession. Through her courses and consulting, she guides lawyers in modernizing their systems, pricing, client experience, and overall business strategy.Whether she’s teaching bankruptcy fundamentals or law firm innovation, Jen is known for her clear explanations, practical frameworks, and a healthy dose of rebel energy.Lawyer Success Network http://www.lawyersuccessnetwork.com/ jen@lawyersuccessnetwork.comSign up for one of our negotiation courses at ShikinaNegotiationAcademy.comThanks for listening to Negotiation with Alice! Please subscribe and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram!

May 5, 2026Episode 956 min

Season 3, Ep. 9: How do I negotiate buying a new car?

Send us Fan MailWhatnot/Discord: thatgirlfrombelgiumhttps://www.whatnot.com/user/thatgirlfrombelgiumSign up for one of our negotiation courses at ShikinaNegotiationAcademy.comThanks for listening to Negotiation with Alice! Please subscribe and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram!

April 28, 2026Episode 842 min

Season 3, Ep. 8: How does empathy affect negotiations?

Send us Fan MailDr. Ashok Bhattacharya is a psychiatrist in private practice for 40 years. He is the founder of THE EMPATHY CLINIC. The clinic uses empathy to diagnose, and treat a variety of mental health disorders in individuals and couples. The clinic’s emphasis is on empathy, balance, integration of the spirit and soul, and the pursuit of optimal wellness. He also specializes in the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.Dr. Bhattacharya has presented at conferences around the world on the topics of Empathy and Burnout in physicians.He is a musician, author, artist, and works out six days a week.Publications:Cake A Guide to Reciprocal Empathy or Couples (2006) Deep Fried Nerves (2016)https://www.empathyclinic.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashok-bhattacharya-687a6211/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPRzM30XZ8uscgGEx1wnEtQThe Empathy Clinic | http://theempathyclinic.com | dr.ashokbhattacharya@gmail.com | 9056174367Sign up for one of our negotiation courses at ShikinaNegotiationAcademy.comThanks for listening to Negotiation with Alice! Please subscribe and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram!

April 24, 2026Episode 739 min

Season 3, Ep. 7: How can we handle workplace negotiations?

Send us Fan MailDan is a Leadership and Executive Team Coach. He brings 35+ years of international and multicultural experience helping leaders grow into bigger, more challenging roles and turning groups of effective leaders into high-performing leadership teams that deliver breakthrough results and fulfilling company cultures. He helps people learn to have the right conversations to create the future they are commited to. I have seen too many organizations where people are working hard, failing to deliver, and feeling miserable. Their leaders are realizing that the skills that got them into their new position are not scaling, and they are stuck. I love helping them find a path forward, reconnect with their passion and purpose, and deliver results that are meaningful. Dan was born in Silicon Valley and has worked extensively with leaders and teams in Asia, South and Central America, and EMEA. His work draws on the teaching of New Ventures West and the Institute for Generative Leadership, along with his MBA and studies in Organization Psychology.Dan Winter | Altus Growth Partners | www.altusgrowth.com dwinter@altusgrowth.com | 408-896-7751 Sign up for one of our negotiation courses at ShikinaNegotiationAcademy.comThanks for listening to Negotiation with Alice! Please subscribe and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram!

April 3, 2026Episode 623 min

Season 3, Ep. 6: How can we be better listeners?

Send us Fan MailInitially on the playgrounds of youth athletic fields and now as a professional coach andfacilitator, Alex has been exploring human relationships, team dynamics and leadershipthroughout his life.His career has spanned a variety of roles in education, workforce development and nonprofit administration, working both on the front lines and in the executive office. He’s designed and facilitated programs and workshops for thousands of participants on topics of career advancement and personal development.In 2023 he started Crossover Coaching, where he currently works with individuals, groups and small teams. Alex holds a BA in History from Brown University and a Masters in Education from Manhattanville College. He’s a Certified Integral Coach through New Ventures West, an Associate Certified Coach by the International Coach Federation (ICF), and a Focusing Trainer in Training through the International Focusing Institute (TIFI). In a world full of speed and complexity, we need people who can navigate change with compassion for themselves and others. How we communicate matters - effective relationships start with seeing ourselves clearly and empathetically. Crossover Coaching | www.alexrobertholt.com | alex@alexrobertholt.com | 646 592 0890Sign up for one of our negotiation courses at ShikinaNegotiationAcademy.comThanks for listening to Negotiation with Alice! Please subscribe and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram!

March 6, 2026Episode 546 min

Season 3, Ep. 5: How our unconscious biases affect our negotiations

Send us Fan MailTim Shurr is a High-Performance Mind Architect who helps millionaires, entrepreneurs, and driven professionals achieve more without sacrificing inner peace. With nearly four decades of experience studying subconscious behavior and human performance, Tim teaches leaders how to upgrade the hidden beliefs driving stress, overwork, and self-doubt. He’s the author of seven books, including One Belief Away and Get Out of Your Way, and was featured in the award-winning film Zero Limits. Tim’s work helps high achievers recalibrate their mental operating system so you can excel with peace, not pressure. I love freeing people from needless emotional suffering so they can live their best lives now. Free Gift -> Tim’s High Performance Switch! A 4-minute video that helps high performers achieve with peace, instead of pressure. https://shop.indyhypnosis.com/The-High-Performance-SwitchOne Belief Away! (Ebook) - https://onebeliefawaybook.com/obahttps://linkedin.com/in/timshurrhttps://tiktok.com/@tiktokhttps://youtube.com/timshurr https://instagram.com/realtimshurr Shurr Success, Inc. | TimShurr.com | tim@timshurr.com | (317) 502-5293 Sign up for one of our negotiation courses at ShikinaNegotiationAcademy.comThanks for listening to Negotiation with Alice! Please subscribe and connect with us on LinkedIn and Instagram!