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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 55 MIN

How to Negotiate, Lead, and Win in Any Situation with Chris Voss

from Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan · host Heather Monahan | YAP Media

Feeling unsure how to navigate your career or money decisions in 2026? FBI Negotiator Chris Voss is back sharing the exact mindset and negotiation strategies he’s used in the highest-stakes situations. From layoffs to tough conversations, he breaks down how your inner dialogue, not your circumstances, is what determines your outcome. We dive into why “no” is actually your advantage, how to avoid the biggest negotiation traps, and the emotional intelligence skills that separate top performers from everyone else. I even found myself rethinking how I approach difficult people and high-pressure situations. Get ready to negotiate with more confidence, clarity, and control. In This Episode You Will Learn Why 20% of deals are "ghosts" and how to spot them. How to handle difficult decision-makers without losing the deal. The 3 emotional mindsets that make you unstoppable. A question that instantly builds connection. The “no-oriented” question that opens doors. How to think about job loss and career uncertainty in 2026. Why AI won’t replace great negotiators. Check Out Our Sponsors: Quince - Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence for free shipping and 365-day returns. NerdWallet - Don’t risk your business on unreliable lenders. Go to nerdwallet.com/confidence to find the funding you deserve. Whatnot - Visit whatnot.com/sell to start selling. Upwork - Visit upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Resources + Links Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Chris on Instagram & LinkedIn

Feeling unsure how to navigate your career or money decisions in 2026? FBI Negotiator Chris Voss is back sharing the exact mindset and negotiation strategies he’s used in the highest-stakes situations. From layoffs to tough conversations, he breaks down how your inner dialogue, not your circumstances, is what determines your outcome. We dive into why “no” is actually your advantage, how to avoid the biggest negotiation traps, and the emotional intelligence skills that separate top performers from everyone else. I even found myself rethinking how I approach difficult people and high-pressure situations. Get ready to negotiate with more confidence, clarity, and control. In This Episode You Will Learn Why 20% of deals are "ghosts" and how to spot them. How to handle difficult decision-makers without losing the deal. The 3 emotional mindsets that make you unstoppable. A question that instantly builds connection. The “no-oriented” question that opens doors. How to think about job loss and career uncertainty in 2026. Why AI won’t replace great negotiators. Check Out Our Sponsors: Quince - Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence for free shipping and 365-day returns. NerdWallet - Don’t risk your business on unreliable lenders. Go to nerdwallet.com/confidence to find the funding you deserve. Whatnot - Visit whatnot.com/sell to start selling. Upwork - Visit upwork.com right now and post your job for free. Resources + Links Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!  Visit heathermonahan.com Sign up for my mailing list: heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/  Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here: https://overcomeyourvillains.com  If you haven't yet, get my first book Confidence Creator Follow Heather on Instagram & LinkedIn Chris on Instagram & LinkedIn

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