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Faking Confidence Is a Trap — Here’s What to Do Instead - with Derrick (The Van Gogh of Negotiation) Chevalier (Part I)
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One mistake. One moment of faking expertise. And it cost him a deal with Stevie Wonder.
In this unforgettable episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Derrick Chevalier — bestselling author of Evolve or Be Slaughtered and executive VP at Harrison Chevalier — to unpack the painful but powerful story that changed his life. From a failed negotiation with Stevie Wonder to creating a framework that helps leaders master their craft, Derrick shares how true confidence is built through competence — not performance.
What you'll learn:
- Why pretending to know something can ruin your credibility — permanently.
- The ICSEAR framework: a step-by-step model for mastering any skill, including negotiation.
- How to move beyond balance and embrace harmony in high-pressure conversations.
- Why great negotiators must learn to flow like jazz — and how to get there
Connect with Derrick
If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting thinking, “I should’ve done better,” this episode will show you how to make sure that never happens again.
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!
1567 episodes
Manage episode 478767267 series 2285815
One mistake. One moment of faking expertise. And it cost him a deal with Stevie Wonder.
In this unforgettable episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Derrick Chevalier — bestselling author of Evolve or Be Slaughtered and executive VP at Harrison Chevalier — to unpack the painful but powerful story that changed his life. From a failed negotiation with Stevie Wonder to creating a framework that helps leaders master their craft, Derrick shares how true confidence is built through competence — not performance.
What you'll learn:
- Why pretending to know something can ruin your credibility — permanently.
- The ICSEAR framework: a step-by-step model for mastering any skill, including negotiation.
- How to move beyond balance and embrace harmony in high-pressure conversations.
- Why great negotiators must learn to flow like jazz — and how to get there
Connect with Derrick
If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting thinking, “I should’ve done better,” this episode will show you how to make sure that never happens again.
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!
1567 episodes
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