Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

Big Swings Only

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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.

Episodes

Using Self-Empowerment to Thrive in Your Negotiations with Prof. Dr. Kasia Jagodzinska 01.04.2023 29:18

In this episode, Prof. Dr. Kasia Jagodzinska, Negotiation Business Consultant, Author, Professor, discusses her book: Negotiation Booster, the ultimate guide to winning negotiations through self-empowerment. Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Negotiation Booster Book https://www.amazon.com/Negotiation-Booster-Ultimate-Se...

The Power of Creating Dignity and Respect in Relationships: J. Paul Nadeau's Powerful Insight 31.03.2023 40:14

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ When it comes to relationships, J. Paul Nadeau knows what it takes to create a strong bond between people. His philosophy is simple: creating dignity and respect for each other is key to a successful relationship. “Relationships are built on trust and respect,” said Paul Nadeau. “It is...

How to Establish Credibility and Authority with Dawn Dickson 30.03.2023 34:40

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, PopCom founder, Dawn Dickson, teaches us how to demonstrate credibility and authority in the business world. Dawn raised millions of dollars for her company using a new fundraising technique and she shares how she was able to get institutional investors on board with he...

How to Improve Your Validation Skills with Andy Prisco 29.03.2023 42:06

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Andy Prisco, Founder of Jumpstart Mastery, has taken upon himself a mission in humanitarian services, to create, accredit, and certify an agency that healthcare services do not provide. What you'll learn after our discussion: A) How to help people to manage the use of...

Got Diversity? How to Level Up and Win More with Michael Van Keulen 28.03.2023 33:09

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Michael Van Keulen, Chief Procurement Officer at Coupa Software, discusses diversity in procurement. Coupa Software https://www.coupa.com/ Follow Michael on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-v-0a31a43/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin....

Navigating Life with Purpose and Value with Belle Liang and Timothy Klein 27.03.2023 50:36

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ *** We have a Bonus Question at the end*** In this episode, Belle Liang, Professor at Boston College, Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Principal Investigator at Purposelabs, along with her business colleague and friend, Timothy Klein, Educator, Writer, Researcher, Clinical Therapist...

Leadership: Avoiding the Advice Trap with Michael Bungay Stanier [Author of The Coaching Habit] 26.03.2023 40:30

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this special episode with author, Michael Bungay Stanier, Michael talks about his new book, The Advice Trap and ends with a live LinkedIn Q&A. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbungaystanier/?originalSubdomain=ca Book: The Advice Trap: Be Humble, Sta...

Top Tips: DEI's Value in Sales, Negotiation, and Leadership - Highlight Reel 25.03.2023 19:51

Top Tips: DEI's Value in Sales, Negotiation, and Leadership - Highlight Reel Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Highlight Reel Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this Episode 1. The Importance of DEI in sales and negotiation with Damion Wright https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYnV6enNwcm91dC5jb20vNTgwMjYu...

How to Apply Mindfulness and Improv in Difficult Conversations with Andrea Flack-Wetherald 24.03.2023 38:33

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops In this episode, Andrea Flack-Wetheraid, Keynote Speaker, Author, Brave Communication Coach, and Teacher of Mindful Improv Thinking, discusses how to equip heart centered people for brave conversations to help them do whatever they care about. You'll learn: What are mindfulness and impr...

How to Develop High-Level Strategies for Success with Craig Reed 23.03.2023 29:13

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...

The Happiness Formula With David Meltzer 22.03.2023 30:32

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, David Meltzer, Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing, Consultant and Business Coach, Keynote Speaker, and 3x Best selling author, talks about the size, scope, and scale of the audience. You'll learn: How to build a community. Why is doing something simple so hard. The freque...

How to Create Sustainable Negotiations with Eliane Karsaklian, Ph.D, HDR 21.03.2023 31:50

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Eliane Karsaklian, Ph. D, HDR, Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago and Author, discusses the concept of sustainable negotiation mind, negotiating after the deal, and why international negotiations are like no other. The Negotiation Process: Before, During, an...

How to Communicate with Culturally Diverse People with Nadege Minois, PhD 20.03.2023 33:45

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Nadege Minois PhD., Host of the Culture and Inclusion podcast, author, and Vision coach discusses how not to be judgmental about our cultural diversity because this is what truly makes us unique. You'll learn: When it is effective communication. How culture impacts our...

Top Tips: Mediation and Negotiation- Highlight Reel 19.03.2023 18:48

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode: Mediation and Negotiation the Irish Way with Enda Young https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYnV6enNwcm91dC5jb20vNTgwMjYucnNz/episode/N2M1YzQ4MGMtNjc3Yy0xMWVkLWFlYjgtNmJjYWU5ZmVlOTYw?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwjYlbOn3t39AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ How to Apply Mediation...

PRACTICE SESSION: How to Negotiate With Narcissists and High Conflict Personalities With Rebecca Zung 18.03.2023 31:43

In this practice session, Rebecca is back to show us how to negotiate with narcissists and high-conflict personalities. Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Rebecca's Website https://www.rebeccazung.com/ Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwam...

How to Develop Better Parenting Skills with Ruth Freeman LCSW and Kathleen Harkins 17.03.2023 31:46

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Ruth Ettenberg Freeman LCSW, Founder and President of Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, and Kathleen Harkins Weissenberger, CEO of the same, discusses how we can develop better parenting skills by being vulnerable and authentic. Peace At Home is a toolbox of interacti...

How to Negotiate With Narcissists and High Conflict Personalities With Rebecca Zung 16.03.2023 34:45

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Rebecca Zung, Divorce Attorney, Narcissist Negotiation Expert, and Bestselling Author, teaches us how to successfully negotiate with narcissists and high conflict personalities. Rebecca's Website https://www.rebeccazung.com/ Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn https://www.linked...

Navigating the Hidden Job Market with Mac Prichard 15.03.2023 25:36

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ For employers: They invest highly in how to hire the best talent, online courses, and resources for employers. For employees: The minutiae of job search, strategic, and tactical advice. In this episode, you'll learn: What does the hidden job market really mean? The big "Why" it is a hi...

How to Negotiate for Change in Organizations with Daniel Bauer 14.03.2023 21:12

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, you'll discover the secret to negotiating for change within organizations and dealing with opinionated stakeholders. In this episode Danny will talk about the following: 1. Why resistance is a necessary part of the negotiation process 2. How to deal with difficult peopl...

Take Your Business to its Next Level With Melina Palmer 13.03.2023 35:37

Join the Priority Waitlist for Exclusive Perks With Melina Palmer: https://thebrainybusiness.ac-page.com/breakthrough-experience The Brainy Business Breakthrough Experience https://thebrainybusiness.ac-page.com/breakthrough-experience Introducing The Brainy Business Breakthrough Experience! The Short Version: After the retreat, you will get more done AND ensure those things are taking your busine...

Know your Worth (and get paid it!) With Meggie Palmer 12.03.2023 26:50

Join the FREE 5-Day Live Training Personal coaching & accountability so you can be paid more money With Meggie Palmer https://www.peptalkher.com/ani Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Are you underpaid? Do you feel like your salary doesn't reflect the work that you do? You're not alone. In this episode, Meggie Palmer, Fo...

Linkedin Live Event: Unmute Yourself with Nancy Medoff 11.03.2023 1:05:01

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Nancy is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and executive coach who has literally “written the book” on workplace confidence and persuasive communication. Her latest book, Unmute Yourself – Speak Up to Stand Out®, is a game-changer and a call to action for professionals who are rea...

Unlearning Silence With Elaine Lin Hering 10.03.2023 27:30

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Elaine Lin Hering, former lawyer from Harvard Law School, author of the new book to be released in 2024, "Unlearning Silence," talks about how to overcome our fear of speaking up. You'll learn: We all have a voice. We each as individual have our unique thoughts, insight...

How The Power of Silence Can Make or Break a Negotiation with Amy Mariani 09.03.2023 32:59

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Amy Mariani, mediator and owner of Mariani Mediation Services LLC, discusses the power of silence and body language in negotiation. Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegoti...

How Women Can Use Salary Negotiation to Address the Wage Gap with Jacqueline Twillie 08.03.2023 42:06

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ Follow Jacqueline V. Twillie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinetwillie/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click...