Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

Big Swings Only

Playing it safe is easy. It’s comfortable. And it will never take you to the next level. If you’ve got what it takes to hit the ball out of the park, the only thing holding you back is whether you’re brave enough to take a big swing. Big Swings Only is for people who were meant for more — the ones done playing by rules that were never built for them. Hosted by Kwame Christian, each week brings you the real stories of people who fought their fear, went after the life they actually wanted, and became who they had to become to get it. The psychology behind the swing. The strategy behind the risk....

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Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

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Business

Latest episode

Oct 22, 2026

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Episodes

Tactics You Can Use TODAY to Be More Persuasive With Nick Cegelski 13.04.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Nick Cegelski, Founder and host of the podcast, "30 minutes to President's Club," discusses how to negotiate and have difficult conversations about sales talks, newsletters, and webinars, exclusively on what salespeople can do, say, or write on that particular day. In i...

Building Your Brand Through Negotiation: Insights from Nationwide's Marilyn McClure 12.04.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Marylin McClure, discusses exercising negotiation strategies while still maintaining a personal brand Follow Marilyn on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilyn-mcclure-demers-0275602/ Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americann...

Mastering Tough Talks: Strategies from Henri Nkuepo on Immigrant Negotiation Success 11.04.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Henri Nkuepo, risk management professional, mentor, author of the New Immigrant Playbook, and co-host of the Diaspo podcast, discusses how to get the most out of your negotiations even when the conversations are outside of your comfort zone Contact ANI Request A Customi...

Celebrating Success in Career Transitions: Guidance from Scott Anthony Barlow 10.04.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Scott Anthony Barlow, CEO & Host of the Top Career Change Apple Podcast, "Happen to your career", Best-selling author on Amazon of guess what? You guessed it! "Happen to your career," discusses how to negotiate and have difficult conversations about work. In it we talk...

Effective Follow-Up Strategies in Business Communications with Karen Briscoe 09.04.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Karen Briscoe, Author of Flip Time/Love Life: A Heroine's Journey at 5 Minute Success/5 Minute Press, discusses how to overcome skepticism. Flip Time/Love Life: A Heroine's Journey https://www.amazon.com/Flip-Time-Love-Life-Heroines/dp/1936961423 5 Minute Success https:...

Finding Your Negotiator Identity with Glin Bayley 08.04.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this enlightening episode, Kwame Christian welcomes Glin Bayley, a former finance professional turned executive coach, to dive into the transformative power of emotional intelligence in the art of negotiation. Glin shares her personal narrative of shifting from the financial world to...

Reverse Interview: Kwame Christian on The Career Clarity Show With Lisa Lewis Miller 07.04.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Lisa Lewis Miller, founder of Career Clarity, discusses defining what you want versus what you don't want, getting key people on board, and setting yourself up for success in a career transition. Career Clarity Website https://getcareerclarity.com/ Follow Lisa on Linked...

Mastering the Art of Negotiation with Seth Freeman's Strategic Tools 06.04.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Freeman is an award-winning professor who has taught negotiation to thousands of leaders and students. His clients range from Fortune 500 executives to kindergarteners, from top corporate lawyers to grad students just beginning their careers, from UN diplomats negotiating global problem...

Don't give up! Chess Lessons for Enhancing Negotiation Skills with Ernest Levert Jr. 05.04.2024

Don't give up! In this episode, Ernest Levert, Founding Director of The Royal Oak Initiative, discusses the various chess principles and philosophies to be successful in the negotiation world. The Royal Oak Initiative (ROI) https://www.theroichess.org/ Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian...

Building Coalitions: Tackle Work Challenges with Deepa Purushothaman 04.04.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this compelling episode of "Negotiate Anything," we dive into the complexities of navigating toxic work environments with the insights of Deepa Purushothaman. Through a candid conversation with host Kwame Christian, Deepa illuminates the power of collective action, storytelling, and...

How to Develop High-Level Strategies for Negotiation with Craig Reed 03.04.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Craig Reed, Chief Procurement Officer for Corteva Agriscience, discusses procurement negotiations strategies Follow Craig on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-reed-cpsm-8939833/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The...

New Negotiation Era: Insights from Suzanne de Janasz 02.04.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this enlightening episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian and guest expert Dr. Suzanne de Janasz delve into advanced negotiation tactics and the importance of self-awareness in conversation. They decode the subtle challenges of gender dynamics in negotiations and offer...

Lead Through Conflict: Essential Skills for Resolution & Communication with Claudia S.P. Fernandez 01.04.2024

In this episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. interviews Claudia S.P. Fernandez, a leadership expert from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Claudia shares her insights on effective communication and conflict resolution, particularly in the context of healthcare leadership and equity conversations. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge about the importanc...

Derek Gaunt on Mastering Tactical Empathy in Negotiations 31.03.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this gripping episode of "Negotiate Anything," Derek Gaunt, a seasoned negotiations consultant, uncovers the subtle intricacies of negotiation and the profound impact of ego on decision-making processes. Tapping into his expansive 29-year law enforcement and hostage negotiation backg...

Mastering Emotional Intelligence for Successful Negotiations with Farah Harris 30.03.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Farah Harris, MA, LCPC, author of Color of Emotional Intelligence (2023), discusses how we can use emotional intelligence to create a psychologically safe workplace.  We discuss the use of emotional intelligence as: A means for conflict resolution. A mode of self-care....

Customize Sales for Better Connections: Joe Nañez's Tips 29.03.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Joe Nañez, an expert in accounting and finance recruitment, to discuss the subtleties of crafting a winning sales strategy. They dive deep into the art of the discovery call, the importance of aligning ser...

Walk Away with Confidence: Negotiation Insights from Ed Brodow and Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. 28.03.2024

Buy Negotiation Bootcamp: https://www.amazon.com/Negotiation-Boot-Camp-Conflict-Customers/dp/1499172702 In this episode of Negotiate Anything, negotiation expert Ed Brodow shares valuable insights on negotiation strategies, concessions, and knowing when to walk away. He explains the importance of challenging everything and the power of confidence in negotiations. Host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. d...

Getting To Yes and Negotiating the Possible with William Ury 27.03.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this thought-provoking episode of "Negotiate Anything," Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A., is joined by renowned negotiation expert William Ury, co-founder of the Harvard Program on Negotiation, as they delve deep into the complexities of conflict resolution and effective negotiation strat...

How to Avoid Leadership Burnout: Tips by Jan Rutherford 26.03.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Jan Rutherford, Founder of Self Reliant Leadership and Co-host of The Leadership Podcast, discusses these principals and ideas: you are not paid to be busy, stop doing your old job, and do what only you can do. **What We'll Cover:** - Jan Rutherford's insights on limiti...

Jeff Sipe's Secrets to Winning Job Interview Negotiations 25.03.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. is joined by negotiation expert Jeff Sipe to delve deep into the nuances of negotiation tactics within the professional realm. They dissect the art of strategically managing one’s tone, delivery, and em...

Storytelling for Persuasion: Insider Tips from James Ontra 24.03.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, James Ontra, Shufflrr CEO & Author, discusses introducing presentation management and how to use storytelling to become a better persuader. Shufflrr https://shufflrr.com/ Presentation Management: The New Strategy for Enterprise Content https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/...

Alexandra Carter's Keys to Negotiation Success 23.03.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Alex teaches us how to successfully start the negotiation with ourselves in order to be more successful in our overall negotiations. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrabcarter/ Book: Ask For More: 10 Questions to Negotiate Anything https:...

How to Integrate Artificial Intelligence into High-Stakes Negotiations with Tichaona Gandhle 22.03.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A. welcomes Tichaona Gandhle, entrepreneur and CEO of Mayhem Shield and Blue Melon Capital, to discuss the strategic use of artificial intelligence in negotiation conversations. Covered in this episode: - Tichaona's sp...

Focus-Powered Negotiating Strategies with Dave Crenshaw 21.03.2024

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Dave Crenshaw, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Instructor of LinkedIn Learning's #1 Most Popular Course of 2020, discusses what multitasking is and isn't, switch tasking, and the power of focus. Dave's Book: The Myth of Multitasking; How “Doing It All” Gets Nothing Done ht...

Find Your Voice: Insights from Elaine Lin Hering 20.03.2024

Buy the book: Unlearning Silence HOW TO SPEAK YOUR MIND, UNLEASH TALENT, AND LIVE MORE FULLY By Elaine Lin Hering https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720975/unlearning-silence-by-elaine-lin-hering/ Join Kwame Christian, CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, for an exclusive LinkedIn Live event as he sits down with Elaine Lin Hering, author of the transformative book, “Unlearning Silence:...

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