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 29, 2026

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Episodes

The Secret to Having Impactful Conversations with Daniel Stillman 29.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively With Todd Kashdan 28.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! For too long, the term insubordination has evoked negative feelings and mental images. But for ideas to evolve and societies to progress, it’s vital to cultivate rebels who are committed to challenging conventional wisdom and improving on it. Change never comes easily. And most would-be rebels lack the skills to overcom...

How to Navigate Awkward Conversations in Business With Alicia Shaw 27.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In this episode, Alicia Shaw, attorney at Carlile, Patchen, and Murphy LLP, discusses how to best navigate awkward conversations. Carlile, Patchen, and Murphy LLP Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Alicia on LinkedIn

How to Lower The Temperature in a Negotiation With Andy Dale 26.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In this episode, Andy Dale, General Counsel and Chief Privacy Officer at Alyce, offers negotiation advice for lowering the temperature of heated legal arguments. He also talks about books on leadership and negotiation that can help you become a better negotiator. Follow Andy Dale on LinkedIn Liste to Data Protection Bre...

How To Connect Through Stories With Shakeer Abdullah 23.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! No matter who we are, where we come from, or what our backgrounds are, we all have something in common: the ability to connect with others. In this episode, Shakeer Abdullah, Principal Consultant at Practical Diversity Associates, shares a personal story that illustrates how self-awareness can help us build familiarity...

How To Improve Communication Skills With Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt 22.09.2022

In this episode, Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt discusses, from a Judge's standpoint, how to improve our persuasion skills in order to adapt ourselves to this new era. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides LinkedIn Learning Courses Follow Judge Laurel Beatty Blunt on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

What Your Employees Need and Can't Tell You With Melina Palmer 21.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Most employees want to do a good job but they don't always know how to tell you what they need. In this episode, Melina Palmer Applied Behaviour Economist, author, and host of the podcast The Brainy Business explains the things your employees need from you that they can't always tell you. She also provides tips on how t...

How to Advocate For Yourself: Become Bolder, Braver, and Better Paid with Jamie Lee 20.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In this episode, Jamie Lee, Executive Coach, discusses self-advocacy in the workplace. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Jamie's Website Book Your Complimentary Coaching Session Here Follow Jamie on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

How To Be a Leader and Persuade Others: The Science of Influence and Negotiation With Jade Davis 19.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In order to be a great leader, you need to know how to persuade others. In this episode, Jade, VP of External Affairs; Energy, Maritime, and Economic Development will teach you the science of influence and negotiation – so that you can get to a 'yes' every time. Follow Jade Davis on LinkedIn Awards Jade Davis Port of Cl...

How Can We Use Negotiation as a Change Management Tool With Natalie Eicher 16.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! How can we use negotiation as a change management tool?  In this episode, Natalie Eicher, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Mettacool, offers her insights on how to retain gender-diverse talent in the workplace. She provides tips on how to open up these difficult talks, and how to maintain a positive relationship with the other...

How to Handle Your Toughest Difficult Conversations with Din Jenkins 15.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In this episode, Din Jenkins, Police Officer, CEO of Supply The Why, and podcast host, discusses his framework on how to have difficult conversations. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Supply The Why Difficult Conversations by Supply The Why Podcast Follow Din on Li...

Handling The Toughest Emotions: Kwame Christian Interviewed By Andy Prisco and a Panel Of Crisis De-escalation Experts 14.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn JUMPSTART Mastery Negociacion Desde Cero Podca...

How to Win More Using Strategic Preparation with Mike Smith 13.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In this episode, Mike Smith, Partner at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP, discusses gathering information, the appropriate and strategic way to do this, and understanding what moves and motivations them in these conversations.  Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Carlile...

Negotiating With Your Brain With KJ Lavan 12.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In this episode, KJ Lavan, neuroscience growth expert and CEO of KJL International, will show you how to change your negotiation style for the better by understanding your brain. You'll learn about the transformation levels of your mind and how to use them to your advantage in any negotiation. Follow KJ Lavan on LinkedI...

The Swiss-Army Knife of Relationship Management With Alison Fragale 09.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In this episode, Alison Fragale introduces the Swiss-Army Knife of Relationship Management. This tool will help you build rapport with clients, negotiate better deals in business, and more. Listen to this episode and learn how to improve your relationships with others! Request A Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free...

Co-Resolution: The Key to Advancing Your Negotiation Skills with Nathan Witkin 08.09.2022

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

The Ultimate Sales Skills-set with Greg Scott, How to Negotiate, Sell and Market your Business Effectively 07.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Are you finding it difficult to negotiate, sell or market your business? You're not alone. Many people feel this way. But the good news is that with the right skills-set, you can overcome any challenge. In this episode, Greg Scott, Co-Director at the Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre at the Ohio State University, shares...

Why "Win-Win" Loses in High Stakes Negotiation with Zabeen Mirza 06.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit Zabeen Mirza's episode: Why "Win-Win" Loses in High Stakes Negotiation. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Zabeen on LinkedIn...

The CRUCIAL Difference Between Compliance and Consent (And Why It Matters) with Vanessa Bohns 05.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In this episode Vanessa Bohns Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior, Author of YOU HAVE MORE INFLUENCE THAN YOU THINK, discusses the differences between Compliance and Consent, and why it matters in our day-to-day life.  Buy the Book: You have more influence than you think Request a Custom Workshop For Your Com...

Top Reasons Why Deals Fail With Michiel Koopman 02.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! "In this episode, Google's Head of Trading and Commercialization, Northern Europe, Michiel Koopman, a Dutch military veteran, talks about why negotiations fail; Not leading with empathy Not taking relationship building seriously Not having your ego in check Follow Michiel Koopman on LinkedIn Follow Kwame Christian on Li...

Negotiating for The Life You Deserve with Dionne Nicholls 01.09.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Healthcare Negotiation Lessons That Will Help You In Difficult Conversations With James Neilson Watt 31.08.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In our difficult conversations, we often face challenges that can seem insurmountable. But with the right tools and techniques, we can successfully navigate any negotiation. In this episode, James Neilson Watt shares some healthcare negotiation lessons that will help you in any difficult conversation. "People will fight...

Sparring Session: Handling Difficult Conversations in the Medical Field with Zwade Marshall MD, MBA 30.08.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In this sparring session, Zwade is back to show us how to handle difficult conversations in the medical field. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Zwade on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

How Minds Change with David McRaney. 29.08.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In this episode, David McRaney from You Are Not So Smart Podcast, discusses how minds change by exploring the factors that influence our beliefs. He talks about how to avoid unproductive arguments and change minds through listening.  Buy the book "How Minds Change" Listen to the "You Are Not So Smart" Podcast Follow Dav...

Lessons Learned from Real Estate Negotiations with Doug Owens 26.08.2022

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! In this episode, Real Estate Strategist, Doug Owens discusses the lessons he's learned from real estate negotiations. He covers topics such as understanding your own motivations, conflict resolution, and self-awareness. By understanding these concepts, you can improve your chances of success when negotiating in any area...

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