Kwame Christian Featured as Expert Contributor on CNBC Make It

American Negotiation Institute CEO Shares Communication Expertise with Millions of Business Professionals

Columbus, Ohio | Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., CEO and founder of the American Negotiation Institute (ANI) and host of the world’s #1 negotiation podcast “Negotiate Anything,” has been featured as a contributing expert on CNBC Make It, one of the most widely read business and career platforms in the world. Christian’s inaugural piece, published on May 11, 2026, delivers actionable communication strategies to CNBC Make It’s audience of millions of ambitious professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs.

CNBC Make It is a premier digital destination for career and business advice, reaching tens of millions of readers each month. Its contributors represent the most recognized names in leadership, entrepreneurship, and professional development. Christian’s inclusion in this platform reflects the growing national recognition of his expertise in negotiation, conflict resolution, and high-stakes communication.

Christian’s debut article addresses one of the most common and costly mistakes professionals make in high-stakes conversations: the impulsive, unfiltered comment that derails an otherwise productive negotiation or discussion. Introducing what he calls the “99% rule,” Christian explains that a single poorly timed remark has the power to undo an entire conversation — and offers readers a practical technique he terms the “pull-back” to course-correct in real time.

“In high-stakes negotiations and difficult conversations, we often obsess over saying the right thing — but we overlook a more powerful skill: knowing when not to say what you’re about to say,” said Kwame Christian. “Being able to share this framework with CNBC Make It’s audience is an opportunity to put practical, life-changing communication tools in the hands of professionals who need them most.”

The article outlines specific language professionals can use to redirect a conversation mid-sentence without losing credibility, including pivot phrases such as “Hold on, let me rephrase that” and reframing techniques that steer dialogue toward more productive outcomes. Grounded in Christian’s experience training Fortune 500 companies, legal teams, and government agencies, the piece translates elite-level negotiation strategy into immediately applicable advice for everyday professional situations.

This feature on CNBC Make It represents a significant expansion of Christian’s media presence and further cements ANI’s position as a leading voice in professional communication and negotiation. It adds to a growing body of national media coverage that includes features in Forbes, NPR, and USA Today, and complements his TEDx Talk “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” which has surpassed 650,000 views.

“Negotiation and communication skills are not soft skills — they are essential strategic capabilities,” added Christian. “Every professional, regardless of industry or level, faces moments where the wrong word can cost them a deal, a relationship, or their reputation. My mission is to make sure they have the tools to navigate those moments with confidence.”

Kwame Christian’s article is available now on CNBC Make It.

About the American Negotiation Institute (ANI)

The American Negotiation Institute (ANI) is one of the world’s leading negotiation and conflict resolution training organizations, founded in 2016 in response to a societal need for effective communication. Through its groundbreaking content — including the #1 negotiation podcast “Negotiate Anything” with over 10 million downloads and 48 LinkedIn Learning courses reaching 2.38+ million professionals worldwide — ANI has become one of the leading negotiation consultancies globally. ANI serves clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola to government agencies including NASA and the Department of Defense with its revolutionary Compassionate Curiosity Framework. Kwame’s TEDx talk “Finding Confidence in Conflict” has garnered over 650,000 views. Learn more at www.negotiateanything.com.

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