Why Smart, Capable People Freeze — and How to Break the Pattern
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Why Smart, Capable People Freeze — and How to Break the Pattern

1:01:27 Feb 28, 2026
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Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company? In this gripping episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes self-defense guru Tony Blauer to delve into the intricate relationship between fear and negotiation. The conversation explores how fear impacts decision-making and performance, emphasizing practical mechanisms for mastering fear in high-stress situations. Tony shares insightful stories and psychological frameworks, equipping listeners with strategies to convert fear into a dynamic driving force. Their discussion reveals how understanding and negotiating with oneself can drastically improve handling confrontational scenarios, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking to enhance their negotiation prowess and emotional resilience. - Exploring Tony Blauer's concept of "Making Friends with Fear" and its application to negotiation - The role of self-awareness and stress inoculation in mastering fear in sudden violent or high-pressure negotiations - How to practice and apply fear management techniques in professional and personal situations Listeners will learn: - Strategies to enhance negotiation skills by managing personal fear and self-talk - The importance of maintaining focus and presence in achieving a flow state during negotiations - Practical tips on translating fear into constructive energy that enhances performance and decision-making in high-stake scenarios Negotiate Anything: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANYTHING at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: ??https://incogni.com/anything? incogni.com ????Personal Information Removal Service | Incogni | Incogni???? Data brokers are collecting, aggregating and trading your personal data without you knowing anything about it. We make them remove it. Connect with Tony ?Follow Tony Blauer on LinkedIn? ?Blauer Tactical Systems LinkedIn page?  ?Blauer Spear website? Contact ANI ?Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company? ?Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn
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