{"podcast":{"title":"Negotiate Anything","slug":"negotiate-anything-5844366","podcast_index_feed_id":5844366,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/LI9239874689","website_url":"http://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/17f9602a-ee8c-11ec-92bf-d711c1f4acfb/image/b3e048692a3ad9fd84f7476e2ae50fe9.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"American Negotiation Institute","episode_count":1836,"summary":"Transform your relationships. Speak your truth. Get what you deserve—with Kwame Christian as your guide. With over 16 million downloads and more than 1,600 episodes, Negotiate Anything was the world’s leading negotiation podcast for nearly a decade, reaching listeners in more than 180 countries. But it’s about more than negotiation—it’s about confidence, connection, and creating outcomes that respect your values. About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books: • How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022) • Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020) As a degrees in law, psychology, and public policy, Kwame brings a wealth of knowledge to every episode. He’s also a LinkedIn instructor with over 2.3 million learners, making complex negotiation concepts accessible to everyone. Why This Podcast? At the American Negotiation Institute, we believe that the best things in life are on the other side of difficult conversations. Our mission is to empower yo…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-15T18:17:36.828610+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366"},"episode":{"title":"Why Introverts Burn Out — with Patience Ogunbona","slug":"why-introverts-burn-out-with-patience-ogunbona","published_at":"2026-05-12T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366/why-introverts-burn-out-with-patience-ogunbona","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-68b9f3f0d5d94d8302cbc0c0/traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP6582339754.mp3?updated=1778538707","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-68b9f3f0d5d94d8302cbc0c0/traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP6582339754.mp3?updated=1778538707","summary":"What if the real reason you feel stuck, burned out, or unseen isn’t because you’re not capable… but because you’ve been performing as someone you’re not? In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author Patience Ogunbona shares the internal negotiations that transformed her life, career, and voice. From walking away from performative success to embracing quiet confidence, Patience reveals why authenticity is the missing piece behind true influence, fulfillment, and courageous leadership. Together, we unpack: Why trying to “prove yourself” quietly destroys performance The identity shift that changes how you show up in conversations and leadership How introverts can lead powerfully without pretending to be extroverts The hidden connection between burnout and self-betrayal Why the wrong environment slowly erodes your confidence and worth How to trust your own voice again — even after years of masking The surprising power of “I am” statements and identity-based transformation Practical strategies for difficult conversations, meetings, interruptions, and leadership as an introvert Patience also shares the deeply personal story behind writing her new book, the breakthrough framework she uses with clients, and the mindset shifts that help leaders move from not worthy to noteworthy. If you’ve ever felt exhausted from performing, struggled to speak up, or wondered whether success should feel more aligned than this — this conversation is for you. Because the most important negotiation you’ll ever have… is the one happening inside your own head. Connect with Patience Ogunbona: 🎙️ Podcast: Quietly Confident Introvert (on YouTube) 📖 Book: Aligned — available on Amazon (hardback and Kindle) 💼 Connect on LinkedIn - Patience Ogunbuna","meta_description":"What if the real reason you feel stuck, burned out, or unseen isn’t because you’re not capable… but because you’ve been performing as someone you’re not?…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4510,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/negotiate-anything-5844366/episodes/why-introverts-burn-out-with-patience-ogunbona/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366/why-introverts-burn-out-with-patience-ogunbona.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}