Beat Burnout Before It Beats You: What Experts Say You Must Do

Negotiate Anything

American Negotiation Institute

Education, Business, Self-improvement

4.7 • 748 Ratings

🗓️ 1 March 2026

⏱️ 91 minutes

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Summary

Pressure doesn’t build character—it reveals it. In this Negotiation Masterclass, three world-class experts break down what it really takes to perform when the stakes are high. Dr. David Arrington challenges conventional leadership, showing why executive presence is about focus, reassurance, and resilience—not authority—and why 360-degree success is the antidote to burnout . Chris Hutchins dives into the psychology of stress, explaining how unprocessed pressure sabotages performance—and how mastering your mindset changes everything. Matt Abrahams brings it home with practical tools for thinking fast, speaking confidently, and turning tough questions into opportunities for connection. If you want to lead stronger, think clearer, and communicate smarter under pressure, this episode delivers the blueprint. Because pressure isn’t optional. How you respond is.

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1:04.1	Welcome to this negotiation masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything.
1:07.6	With over 1,600 episodes featuring some of the world's brightest minds,
1:12.3	we've carefully curated three powerful conversations for you. What makes this so special is that
1:17.9	you'll hear how different experts from different industries approach the same challenge in their
1:22.8	own unique ways. Our goal is to give you multiple perspectives so you can build your own unique style.
1:29.3	Success doesn't look the same for everyone, and in this masterclass, you will see exactly why.
1:34.6	Let's dive in. David, thanks for joining us today.
1:38.3	Kwame, it is an absolute pleasure, my friend. Yeah, it's a pleasure to have you. I've been
1:42.3	excited about this since we first spoke. So let's jump into it.
1:46.0	How about you tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do? Cool. Well, my name is Dr. David
1:50.6	Arrington. I have over 15 years of leadership development experience. I have 20 plus years, actually,
1:58.3	of leadership experience. I am the C-OO. of Arrington coaching. I am the
2:03.9	author of Promotable. And most recently, I have created Leading Under Pressure, which is an executive
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