Kwame Christian Recognized as top 10 negotiation professional in the world

Columbus, OH — Global Gurus has named Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., Founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute (ANI) and host of the internationally recognized podcast Negotiate Anything, as one of the World’s Top Negotiation Professionals for 2026.

The annual Global Gurus ranking highlights leading experts across industries who are making a significant impact through education, innovation, and professional influence. Christian’s inclusion on the 2026 list recognizes his work helping individuals and organizations navigate high-stakes conversations, strengthen communication, and achieve better outcomes through negotiation.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by Global Gurus alongside so many talented professionals,” said Christian. “What makes this even more meaningful is that many of the experts on this list have been guests on the Negotiate Anything podcast — and I’m proud to call them peers and friends in this work.”

Through ANI, Christian has trained and coached professionals and teams at Fortune 500 companies and organizations around the world, helping them apply practical negotiation frameworks to real business challenges. His podcast, Negotiate Anything, is one of the most popular negotiation podcasts globally, with over 16 million downloads and listeners in more than 180 countries.

Christian is also the author of Finding Confidence in Conflict, a bestselling book designed to help people approach difficult conversations with clarity and confidence.

This recognition reflects ANI’s continued growth and impact as the organization expands its mission to make negotiation and communication skills accessible, practical, and effective for professionals at every level.

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