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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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Think Better Win More With Tony Lopes, Esq. 17.01.2023 27:45
Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Tony Lopes, Esq., Founder of Lopes Law LLC, Host of the Self Made Strategies Podcast, and Adjunct Professor at Fox School of Business at Temple U, discusses what is dualism, how dualistic thinking help in negotiation, how can incorporate this mindset into our practice lead to more understanding and empathy. Get Free Access to Over 15 Nego...
How to Understand the High-Conflict Person With Dr. Ashley R. Kennard. 16.01.2023 33:11
Request A Custom Workshop For Your Company In this episode of the Negotiate Anything podcast, Dr. Ashley R. Kennard discusses how to understand and deal with high-conflict people. She provides tips on how to avoid the tendency to dehumanize the other person and offers effective ways to separate the person from the situation. This is an important episode for anyone who wants to learn how to effecti...
How to Give Feedback People Can Actually Use with Therese Huston 10.01.2023 34:24
Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Therese Huston, Cognitive Scientist at Seattle University, discusses common mistakes managers make while giving feedback, how to give helpful feedback, and soliciting helpful feedback from your manager. Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Let's Talk: Make Effective Feedback Your Superpower Book Follow Therese on LinkedIn Follow...
Busting Myths About Salary Negotiations with Kelli Thompson 09.01.2023 29:15
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Kelli Rae Thompson, Leadership & Career Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Author, discusses how to have difficult conversations about salary. You'll learn how to: Get your name in the room where decisions are being made. Ease the struggles of money talks. Build your confidence in asking for a raise and more. We discuss: Asking beyond a pay...
How to Create a More Fulfilling Life and Live Boldly with L. Scott Ferguson 08.01.2023 30:33
In this episode, L. Scott Ferguson, Chief Level Up Officer at Time to Shine Today, shares his story about how difficult conversations shaped his life. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Time to Shine Today Time to Shine Today Podcast Follow Scott on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with L. Scott Ferguson
Top Tips: Steps to Effective Listening in Negotiations. Highlight Reel 07.01.2023 32:41
Top Tips: Steps to Effective Listening in Negotiations. Highlight Reel Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In any negotiation, listening is key. You can learn a lot about what the other party wants and how to best satisfy them by simply paying attention. In this highlight reel, we share some of our top tips for effective listening in negotiations. If you're looking to become a better...
Recognizing Trigger Points in Sales and Negotiations with Scott Harvey-Lewis, PE. 06.01.2023 25:28
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Scott Harvey-Lewis, PE, Owner, and President of Building Mavens, discusses how to counter trigger points when having difficult conversations such as negotiations and sales. You'll learn how to: 1. Navigate triggers during sales and negotiations 2. How to read their body language 3. How to warm up somebody We discuss: 1. How small ta...
How to Recognize Your Biases and Strengthen Relationships with Beth Buelow, PCC 05.01.2023 35:30
Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Beth Buelow, Certified Mentor Coach, President of ICF Michigan, discusses the myth of one-on-one negotiations. Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Beth's Website Follow Beth on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding C...
The Secret Sauce of Negotiating Contracts with Laura Frederick 04.01.2023 29:54
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Laura Frederick, Founder at 'How to Contract' talks about difficult conversations about creating contracts. You'll learn: 1. How to use kindness as a negotiation tool. 2. How to build contracts. 3. How kindness builds relationships in negotiations. We discuss: 1. How kindness promotes a healthy negotiation. 2. The ins and outs of a c...
How to Negotiate With Yourself with Yuri Kruman, J.D., SHRM-SCP 26.12.2022 34:35
Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Yuri Kruman, Executive Coach, Author of “Be Your Own Commander-in-Chief”, HR Influencer, and Keynote Speaker, discusses understanding the importance of language, recognizing your biases, and understanding the importance of managing expectations. Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Be Your Own Commander-in-Chief Book Follow Yuri...
How Building Relationships Eases Negotiations With Courtney Kelly 19.12.2022 29:18
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Courtney Kelly, MBA, PE, Construction Project Manager, and author, discusses how to have difficult conversations in the construction industry being a woman of color. You'll learn how to: 1. Understand their perspective first to pivot them to yours. 2. Building friendships/ relationships is a pre-requisite with stakeholders for ease of...
How to Strategically Win at Everything with Stephen A. Hart 14.12.2022 29:11
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Stephan Hart, Podcast Host of Trailblazers. FM, Marketer at SANS Institute and brand strategist, discusses the value of building a personal brand as it relates to negotiation. Trailblazers. FM Podcast SANS Institute Follow Stephan on LinkedIn Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conve...
Benefits of Inclusion With Jonathan Lacey 05.12.2022 32:16
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Jonathan Lacey, FBI Special Agent now Consultant, discusses how to negotiate and have difficult conversations about DEI & Security. 3 Takeaways: 1. How to hone complex and challenging conversations. 2. How DEI promotes brand recognition. 3. Communication as a means of connection. We discuss: 1. Inclusion includes you, no matter your r...
Quick Episode for TRUE Fans 29.11.2022 4:52
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Million Dollar Negotiation Advice from Real-Estate & Business Mogul Ryan Serhant 28.11.2022 27:31
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Want to close more deals in your negotiations? Ryan Serhant, star of Million Dollar Listing and author of Sell It Like Serhant, redefines sales and negotiation for you. Listen to this episode now for tips that will help you seal the deal every time. In this episode, you'll learn: -How to identify different types of buyers and apply the 3 Ps of making...
Critical Mistakes to Avoid in Your Negotiations With Ron Hogen 27.11.2022 43:25
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Ron Hogen, discusses overcoming emotional distractions, the biggest mistake you can make in high level negotiations, and building rapport. Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate An...
Top Tips: Mastering Negotiation Strategy. Highlight Reel [Part 1] 26.11.2022 40:30
Checkmate Key Negotiation Strategies From the World of Chess with Ernest Levert Jr. Clear Conflict Resolution Strategies with Melissa Hereford [Minisode] How to Negotiate With Narcissists and High Conflict Personalities With Rebecca Zung How to Use Strategic Silence with Julia Ewert Mindsets and Strategies for Negotiation Success with Lousin Mehrabi Practical Tools to Handle Your Toughest Difficul...
How and When to Say No with Regan Walsh 25.11.2022 17:37
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Regan's Website (reganwalsh.com) Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
Practical Tools to Help You Make the Best Decisions of Your Life with Patrick McGinnis 24.11.2022 41:15
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Patrick McGinnis, Host of FOMO Sapiens Podcast and Author of The 10% Entrepreneur & Fear of Missing Out, discusses high stake, low stake, and no stake decisions and how to deal with all of them. Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Fear of Missing Out - Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice FOMO Sapiens Podcast Fol...
The Power of Balance in Negotiations With C. Ryan Jones. 23.11.2022 36:34
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, C. Ryan Jones, Regional Enterprise Sales Sr. Director at Microsoft, discusses how to maintain the balance of power in negotiations and conflict resolution. At the end of this episode you will be able to: 1. Remain calm in a negotiation 2. How to dis-arm your opponent 3. Manage emotions during negotiations Topics of Interest: 1. Contra...
How to Use Difficult Conversations to Advance Your Business Goals with Naveed Iqbal, PhD 22.11.2022 43:52
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!
Mediation and Negotiations the Irish way with Enda Young 21.11.2022 30:36
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Edna Young, Managing Director at Mediation Northern Ireland, discusses how to unpack negotiations and conflict resolution at its core. You’ll learn how to: 1. Apply mediation techniques to improve your negotiations. 2. Create a conflict resolution strategy that solves the problem while improving the relationship. 3. Recognize the spec...
How to Have Difficult Conversations About Money With Patrice C. Washington 20.11.2022 42:38
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Patrice Washington, Founder of Redefining Wealth and Podcast Host, discusses how to have difficult conversations about money. Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn Follow Patrice on LinkedIn Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to...
Top Tips: Negotiation How to Create Your Personal Brand. Highlight Reel 19.11.2022 42:37
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Creating Persuasive Personal Brand With Justin Nguyen How to Strategically Win at Everything with Stephen A. Hart How Negotiation Strategies Can Help Create and Maintain Your Personal Brand With Marilyn McClure How to Build a Persuasive Online Persona with Vernon Ross Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Clic...
Overcoming Emotional Challenges About DEI/Race with Maileen Hamto 18.11.2022 37:23
Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company In this episode, Maileen Hamto, MBA, MS, Doctoral Candidate, a Leader in DEI, Washington Technology Industry Association's Executive Consultant, discusses the 3 key factors that promote DEI in the workplace. We discuss, as an interview with the author himself, Kwame Christian; 1. His personal journey in writing this book 2. How the Compassionate Curio...
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