Behavioral Negotiation Training

Stop Losing Value in Conversations You Didn’t Realize Were Negotiations

Most professionals don’t lose negotiations because they lack confidence. They lose them through small concessions made under pressure — in pricing discussions, salary talks, scope changes, leadership moments, and team conversations.

The Bold Negotiator framework teaches you to recognize the negotiations happening every day — and change how you show up when pressure hits.

  • Protect your margins and your value
  • Hold your position with composure
  • Lead difficult conversations with clarity
  • Trained behavior, not tricks or tactics

No credit card required. Starts immediately.

“It will increase the amount of money you will get out of the agreement. I’ve been leaving plenty of money on the table…not any more.” — Justin H., Vice President

You Negotiate Every Day — Most People Just Don’t Realize It

Every conversation where something is at stake is a negotiation. The question isn’t whether you’re negotiating — it’s whether you’re doing it well.

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Pricing & Margin Conversations

You concede on price before anyone even pushes back. Small discounts, quiet scope creep, and unspoken concessions silently erode your margins.

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Client & Vendor Relationships

You give ground on terms, timelines, or deliverables because you want to keep the relationship — then wonder why you feel undervalued.

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Leadership & Team Dynamics

You avoid the hard conversation, soften your position, or defer the decision — and wonder why your authority doesn’t land the way it should.

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Salary & Compensation

You accept the first offer, talk yourself out of the counter, or avoid the conversation altogether — and leave real money on the table.

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Sales & Business Development

You discount too fast, over-promise on scope, or lose control of the conversation the moment a prospect pushes back on price.

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Partnerships & Life Decisions

Equity splits, strategic direction, home purchases, career pivots — the skills that protect you in business protect you everywhere.

Built on the BRAVE Framework

Bold. Realistic. Authentic. Vulnerable & Visionary. Empathetic & Ethical.
Five trained behaviors that change how you show up when the stakes are real.

Meet Phil, The Bold Negotiator

Philip Danielson - The Bold Negotiator

Philip Danielson

  • Former Air Force Nuclear Missile Officer
  • Harvard-trained Master Negotiator
  • Former Trial Attorney & Business School Professor
  • Entrepreneur
  • Author of The Bold Negotiator

At 44, Phil was diagnosed with a degenerative brain disease and given years to live. He shut down his law firm, said goodbye to 150 employees, and faced a future that had been ripped away.

Instead of giving up, he rebuilt. Drawing on two decades of high-pressure experience — from Air Force missile silos to Harvard’s master negotiation program to the courtroom — Phil channeled everything into understanding how people perform under pressure. What emerged was the BRAVE framework: a behavioral system built on boldness, realism, authenticity, vulnerability, and empathy.

Today, as an entrepreneur and business school professor, Phil teaches what most negotiation training misses — that the outcome of any conversation depends on who you are in that moment, not just what you say. One client doubled their margins from 30% to 60% in six weeks using his methods.

The free 30-Day Challenge is the first step into that system.

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What People Are Saying

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“The BOLD Negotiator has changed how I view negotiations, and not just at work. I have already used the principles to resolve a difficult situation involving a major personal purchase. That resolution alone paid for the training. It truly is a game changer.”
Alisa L.
Executive Director
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“It’s a must for high level executives or anyone involved in negotiating contracts. It will increase the amount of money you will get out of the agreement. I’ve been leaving plenty of money on the table…not any more.”
Justin H.
Vice President
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“We were able to put together deals that I had never imagined before the training. It helped us to negotiate a reduction in our costs and at the same time, we increased our pricing models while making our clients happier with our product…the definition of a win-win-win.”
John I.
Senior Vice President
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“Phil is an exceptional negotiator and mentor who has the ability to tune into your needs and add tremendous value in a short period of time. A master of his craft, Phil has a deep understanding of the psychology behind negotiation as well as negotiation techniques.”
Ying W., Esq.
Lawyer, Strategist & Builder in Public Service

Ready to see what you’ve been missing?

The free 30-Day Challenge is the best place to start.

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Three Ways to Train with Phil

Whether you’re just getting started or ready for deep, personalized work — there’s a path built for where you are right now.

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The Full Course

The complete Bold Negotiator training. Six modules of on-demand video, behavioral exercises, and proven frameworks — with lifetime access.

  • 6 core HD video modules
  • Behavioral exercises & workbook
  • The Bold Negotiator Framework
  • Lifetime access & future updates
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Work Directly with Phil

Individual coaching, corporate training, and keynote sessions. For leaders and organizations ready for high-impact, personalized results.

  • 1-on-1 coaching sessions
  • Corporate team training
  • Keynote & workshop sessions
  • Custom programs available
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The Bold Negotiator by Philip Danielson — Taking Charge of Your Career and Life

The Bold Negotiator: Taking Charge of Your Career and Life

The book behind the framework. The Bold Negotiator is the foundation behind every course, coaching session, and training program Phil delivers — and it’s where thousands of people have started their negotiation journey.

Whether you’re preparing for a specific high-stakes conversation or building a lifelong skill, this book gives you the behavioral tools to show up differently when it matters most.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this different from other negotiation training?
Most negotiation training teaches tactics and scripts. The Bold Negotiator trains behavior — how you respond under stress, how you hold your ground, how you stay present when the stakes are real. It’s built on behavioral science, not manipulation.
Where should I start?
The free 30-Day Challenge is the best entry point. It introduces the Bold Negotiator framework and helps you start seeing negotiations you’ve been missing — in less than 10 minutes a day. From there, you can explore the full course or work directly with Phil.
I’m not in sales. Is this still relevant to me?
Absolutely. Negotiation isn’t just about closing deals — it’s about any conversation where something is at stake. Leadership decisions, salary discussions, partnership conversations, even personal relationships. If you’ve ever wished you handled a tough conversation differently, this is for you.
Is the 30-Day Challenge really free?
Completely free. No credit card required. The challenge is designed to introduce you to the Bold Negotiator framework and help you see immediate results. If you want to go deeper after 30 days, advanced training options are available — but there’s no obligation.
Do you offer corporate or team training?
Yes. Phil works with organizations of all sizes to deliver customized negotiation training through workshops, keynotes, and ongoing coaching programs. Visit the Work with Phil page or email support@boldcourses.com to discuss your team’s needs.
What results can I expect?
Students and coaching clients consistently report greater composure in difficult conversations, stronger outcomes in salary and business negotiations, and a fundamental shift in how they lead under pressure. Most leaders begin seeing measurable shifts in pricing, authority, and decision clarity within the first few weeks.

Ready to Stop Leaving Value on the Table?

Over the next 30 days, you’ll learn to see negotiations clearly and respond with greater confidence, discipline, and control. It’s free. It starts now.

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