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The Negotiation Club

The Negotiation Club

Philip Brown 23 Episodes Apr 26, 2025

The Negotiation Club Podcast is a platform where negotiation experts, practitioners and enthusiasts share their real-world negotiation experiences and insights. It focuses on practical stories and lessons from the field of negotiation. Episodes feature interviews and discussions about tactics, strategies and outcomes. Listeners can gain valuable perspectives on how to handle various negotiation scenarios.

Episodes

The Self-Assessment Muscle: How Reflecting Builds Better Negotiators
The Self-Assessment Muscle: How Reflecting Builds Better Negotiators Apr 26, 2025 2678 A reflective conversation with Oscar Trimboli on why self-assessment is a critical but overlooked skill in negotiation learning and long-term performance improvement.   What We Explored in This Episode In this thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with Oscar Trimboli, author of How to Listen, to explore a skill often overlooked in negotiation training: self-assessment.
Trust Before Tactics: The Amnesty Approach to Smarter Negotiation
Trust Before Tactics: The Amnesty Approach to Smarter Negotiation Apr 20, 2025 1561 A practical conversation with Phill Elston, on using the Amnesty Negotiation Tactic to build trust, surface hidden issues, and prepare teams for effective negotiations.   What We Explored in This Episode In this episode of The Negotiation Club Podcast, Philip Brown is joined by Phill Elston, to explore the Amnesty Negotiation Tactic - a preparation tool designed to encourage ope
How to Creating Tension Without Breaking Trust in Negotiation
How to Creating Tension Without Breaking Trust in Negotiation Apr 15, 2025 2128 I’m joined by none other than Phil Ideson, the founder of The Art of Procurement. Together, we explore one of the most under appreciated yet powerful elements of any negotiation – Creating Tension.   Tension is Soft Power Phil brings his wealth of procurement experience to the conversation as we dissect how and why creating tension can reframe complacent relationships, especially whe
Empathy in Negotiation - A Lesson Through the Eyes of Others
Empathy in Negotiation - A Lesson Through the Eyes of Others Dec 16, 2024 2053 A reflective conversation with Tony Powers on how empathy, bias awareness and perspective-taking improve judgement and decision-making in negotiations.   What We Explored in This Episode In this episode of The Negotiation Club Podcast, Philip Brown reconnects withTony Powers, a retired police officer and early participant in The Negotiation Club. Together, they reflect on T
What is the Anchoring Reference in negotiation?
What is the Anchoring Reference in negotiation? Nov 26, 2024 1670   A practical discussion with Michael Phillips on cognitive bias and how anchoring references shape perception, judgement, and outcomes in negotiations.   What We Explored in This Episode In this episode of The Negotiation Club Podcast, Philip Brown is joined by Michael Phillips, negotiation trainer and author of "The Naked Negotiator") to explore the role of cogn
The Last Penny | Balancing Deals and Relationships in Negotiation
The Last Penny | Balancing Deals and Relationships in Negotiation Nov 18, 2024 1607 A practical conversation with John Lowry on the “Last Penny” negotiation tactic and how small concessions can protect relationships and create long-term value.   What We Explored in This Episode In this episode of The Negotiation Club Podcast, Philip Brown is joined by John Lowry to explore the Last Penny negotiation tactic—a concept that sits at the intersection of commercial d
Positive Risk and Hidden Value: The Role of SWOT in Negotiations
Positive Risk and Hidden Value: The Role of SWOT in Negotiations Oct 21, 2024 1902   A practical conversation with Patrick Tinney on using SWOT analysis to identify leverage, manage risk, and think more strategically in negotiations.   What We Explored in This Episode In Episode 17 of The Negotiation Club Podcast, Philip Brown (Founder of The Negotiation Club) is joined by Patrick Tinney, seasoned negotiator and author, to explore how SWOT analysis can be
Negotiation Wisdom: Why Patience Is Your Greatest Asset
Negotiation Wisdom: Why Patience Is Your Greatest Asset Oct 14, 2024 1758 A reflective conversation with Gene Killian on why patience is the most underestimated skill in negotiation and how it shapes judgement, timing, and outcomes.   What We Explored in This Episode In this episode ofThe Negotiation Club Podcast, Philip Brown (Founder of The Negotiation Club) is joined by Gene Killian—lawyer and host of the Station-4-Negotiation podcas
Gain or Loss? Mastering the Art of Framing in Negotiation
Gain or Loss? Mastering the Art of Framing in Negotiation Oct 7, 2024 1200 A practical conversation with Keenan on using framing to influence perception in negotiations and why deliberate practice is essential to applying it effectively.   What We Explored in This Episode In this episode ofThe Negotiation Club Podcast, Philip Brown (Founder of The Negotiation Club) is joined by Keenan Taku, a former law student and participant in Philip’s neg
Using ‘It’s My Birthday!’ to Influence Negotiations
Using ‘It’s My Birthday!’ to Influence Negotiations Sep 30, 2024 1015   A reflective conversation with Fred Copestake on how personal details, such as birthdays, influence reciprocity, mood, and decision-making in negotiations.   What We Explored in This Episode In this episode ofThe Negotiation Club Podcast, Philip Brown (Founder of The Negotiation Club) is joined by his good friend Fred Copestake to explore an unexpected negotiati
In My Shoes: Getting the Other Party to See Your Side in Negotiation
In My Shoes: Getting the Other Party to See Your Side in Negotiation Sep 23, 2024 1490   A practical conversation with Mohammed Teleb on using visualisation, empathy, and preparation to create clarity and unlock better outcomes in complex negotiations.   What We Explored in This Episode In this episode ofThe Negotiation Club Podcast, Philip Brown (Founder of The Negotiation Club) is joined by Mohammed Teleb, a global commercial director and experien
Why LinkedIn Matters More Than Ever in Negotiations
Why LinkedIn Matters More Than Ever in Negotiations Sep 16, 2024 1371 Host: Philip Brown, Founder of The Negotiation Club Guest: Jim Meldrum, LinkedIn Trainer    “Your LinkedIn profile is your silent negotiator—make sure it speaks for you before you even walk into the room.”   Episode Overview: In this latest episode of The Negotiation Club Podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Jim Meldrum, a seasoned Sales and

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