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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2025 · 30 MIN

The Real Reason You Freeze — And How to Break Through

from Negotiate Anything · host Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

You’re not weak — your nervous system is just overwhelmed. In this deeply practical episode, Kwame Christian sits down with coach and educator Jay Fields to unpack why so many of us lose ourselves in high-stakes conversations. Whether it’s people-pleasing, freezing, or shrinking to avoid conflict, Jay explains how your body’s responses hijack your ability to stay present — and what you can do about it. You’ll learn: The difference between conceptual and embodied self-awareness How to stay connected to your truth in other people’s "force fields" Practical tools to regulate your emotions and recover your voice in real time Jay-Fields.com LinkedIn Learning Courses Follow Jay on LinkedIn Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

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