{"podcast":{"title":"Influence Anyone","slug":"influence-anyone-7044370","podcast_index_feed_id":7044370,"rss_url":"https://rss2.flightcast.com/ssko6o5zxeexmoyk4lguofgi.xml","website_url":"https://influenceanyonepodcast.com/","image_url":"https://assets.flightcast.com/workspaces/ma35kl7z16li92n1qnz6fmpr/podcasts/ssko6o5zxeexmoyk4lguofgi/o7etz6od2n0esgkx98hfhafj.jpeg","author":"Howie Chan, Influence Strategist @ The Behavioring Company","episode_count":89,"summary":"The #1 podcast on applied influence psychology. Each episode, I sit down with the world's leading experts and practitioners to uncover the hidden psychology that helps you influence yourself (mastering your mindset, habits, and decisions) and get buy-in from others (branding, storytelling, negotiating etc.). Together, we turn science into playbooks you can apply to lead, persuade, and create extraordinary success. Hosted by Howie Chan, this show features top human behavior experts, best-selling authors, influential marketers, and elite performers sharing proven strategies for branding, storytelling, sales, and ultimately, influence. Whether you're building your value proposition, refining your speaking skills, or learning communication skills for leaders, each episode delivers actionable insights to elevate your brand and career. From storytelling in marketing to career reinvention, discover influencer strategies that help you stand out, connect, and lead with impact. Perfect for entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone ready to grow their influence and authority.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T20:19:32.579245+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/influence-anyone-7044370"},"episode":{"title":"Scotland Yard Detective & Kidnap-for-Ransom Negotiator Reveals the ONE THING You Need to Win Any Negotiation","slug":"scotland-yard-detective-kidnap-for-ransom-negotiator-reveals-the-one-thing-you-need-to-win-any-negotiation","published_at":"2026-02-24T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/influence-anyone-7044370/scotland-yard-detective-kidnap-for-ransom-negotiator-reveals-the-one-thing-you-need-to-win-any-negotiation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/influence-anyone-7044370","url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/p9zy6pw2gjxgf4pitazgnryz.mp3","audio_url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/p9zy6pw2gjxgf4pitazgnryz.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan is hitting replay on his interview with Scott Walker, a veteran kidnap-for-ransom negotiator with over 300 cases under his belt. Scott has used decades of experience to develop a unique understanding of what makes people think, feel, and act – specifically in times of adversity, conflict, and uncertainty. They delve into the art of negotiation and communication, especially when the stakes are high. Scott provides valuable insights from his successful career, along with a crash course into negotiation and communication, what it takes to be a successful negotiator, and how you can hone your skills in everyday life. Want to make influencing human behavior your company's superpower? Connect with me at howiechan.com/speaking and let's talk! Episode Breakdown: 0:00:00 From inquisitive child to renowned negotiator 0:17:17 Lessons from his first kidnap-for-ransom case 0:25:59 How to develop your negotiation skills daily 0:30:44 The real challenge in kidnapping negotiations 0:35:25 The 4 steps to emotional regulation 0:40:02 The wake-up call and drastic career change 0:49:33 Use negotiation skills in different settings 1:01:55 Kidnap negotiations that went south From Our Guest: Website LinkedIn Instagram Get the books, Order out of Chaos and Eye of the Storm. Sign up for Scott’s newsletter, Negotiations Essentials. Check out Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art. Get the kidnap for ransom negotiator’s 90-second Influence Reset Playbook. It's your FREE 4-step guide to stay in control. Get people to buy into your ideas and offers! Join the FREE Influence Anyone newsletter. Each week, I uncover a proven playbook from world experts and scientific research to influence human behavior – including your own. 📩 Go to: www.how…","meta_description":"In this episode of the Influence Anyone Podcast, host Howie Chan is hitting replay on his interview with Scott Walker, a veteran kidnap-for-ransom negotia…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4013,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/influence-anyone-7044370/episodes/scotland-yard-detective-kidnap-for-ransom-negotiator-reveals-the-one-thing-you-need-to-win-any-negotiation/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/influence-anyone-7044370/scotland-yard-detective-kidnap-for-ransom-negotiator-reveals-the-one-thing-you-need-to-win-any-negotiation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}