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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Author

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

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Business

Latest episode

Oct 29, 2026

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Episodes

The Psychology of a Difficult Conversation: What's Going on Inside Your Brain? with Jay Fields 07.03.2022

In this episode, Jay Fields, Somatic Coach, Educator, and Author, discusses what is going on inside your brain during a difficult conversation. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Jay-Fields.com LinkedIn Learning Courses Follow Jay on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Jay Fields

How to Give Feedback People Can Actually Use with Therese Huston 04.03.2022

In this episode, Therese Huston, Cognitive Scientist at Seattle University, discusses common mistake managers make while giving feedback, how to give helpful feedback, and soliciting helpful feedback from your manager. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Let's Talk: Make Effective Feedback Your Superpower Book Follow Therese on LinkedIn Follow K...

Fear Not: 3 Tips to Overcome Negotiation Fright with Jeff Jones 03.03.2022

In this episode, Jeff Jones, a partner at Reclaim Your Joy, a company honored to help individuals and teams maximize who they are to achieve success in what they do, discusses bringing our personal beliefs and experiences to our negotiations, the attachment that we have to the successful outcome of that singular negotiation, and negotiating from a place of fear. Request a Custom Workshop For Your...

Life After Covid-19: Have You Adapted Your Negotiation Tactics? with Simon Rycraft 02.03.2022

In this episode, Simon Rycraft, Profit and Operations Advisor and Author of Negotiation Hacks, discusses sales and negotiation tactics as it relates to the pandemic. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Negotiation Hacks Book Follow Simon on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Simon Rycraft

Practical Tools to Help You Find Confidence in Conflict with Denise Cameron 01.03.2022

In this episode, Denise Cameron, Pain Relief Coach at Prcdenise, discusses practical tools to find confidence in conflict. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Prcdenise Follow Denise on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Denise Cameron

Checkmate: Key Negotiation Strategies From the World of Chess with Ernest Levert Jr. 28.02.2022

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. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides The Royal Oak Initiative (ROI) Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Ernest Levert

How to Effectively Combat Confirmation Bias with Melina Palmer 25.02.2022

In this episode, Melina Palmer teaches us how to combat confirmation bias. The Brainy Business Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Melina on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Melina Palmer

How to Confidently and Effectively Engage With Conflict with Amanda Ripley 24.02.2022

In this episode, Amanda Ripley, Journalist & New York Times bestselling author, discusses conflict in the world of journalism. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out Book Follow Amanda on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Amanda Ripley

How to Overcome Strong Opinions with Andy Luttrell 23.02.2022

In this episode, Andy Luttrell, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Ball State University and Podcast host of Opinion Science, discusses the science of persuasion, as it relates to deeply held beliefs and strongly held opinions. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Opinion Science Podcast Audio Course: The Science of Persuasion Follow Andy on Li...

Dualism: The Secret Sauce to Crushing Your Negotiations with Tony Lopes, Esq. 22.02.2022

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 dualism, how dualistic thinking helps in negotiation, and how incorporating this mindset leads to more understanding and empathy. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Lopes L...

How to Achieve More: The Art of Negotiating With Yourself with Lousin Mehrabi 21.02.2022

In this episode, Lousin Mehrabi, Professional Negotiator, Inspirational Speaker, and podcast host, discusses how to negotiate with yourself. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Life Negotiations Podcast Follow Lousin on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Lousin Mehrabi

Life After Covid-19: How to Cultivate Trust and Lead Effectively with Atholl Duncan 18.02.2022

In this episode, Atholl Duncan, Chair of Black Isle Group and author of "Leaders in Lockdown", discusses the main communication challenges we face as it relates to working from home, how to cultivate trust and strengthen team work, and what kinds of leaders will succeed in this new world. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Black Isle Group Lead...

How to Create a Multi-Million Dollar Company with Travis Rosbach, Founder of Hydro Flask 17.02.2022

In this episode, Travis Rosbach, Hydro Flask Founder, discuss his negotiations leading up to creating the Hydro Flask brand. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Hydro Flask Follow Travis on LinkedIn Follow Shane on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Travis Rosbach

How to Create a More Fulfilling Life and Live Boldly with L. Scott Ferguson 16.02.2022

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

How to Land Big Time Paying Clients with Jordan Miller 15.02.2022

In this episode, Jordan Miller, President & CEO Fifth Third Bank of Central Ohio, discusses how to land big paying clients. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Jordan Miller

How to Confidently Negotiate Through Fear with Sarah JanTausch, M.S. 14.02.2022

In this episode, Sarah JanTausch, Principal Consultant at SRJ Consulting, discusses how to negotiate through fear. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Sarah on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Sarah JanTausch

How to Create Healthy Boundaries with Melissa Hereford 10.02.2022

Do you struggle to set boundaries? Is it awkward or scary for you? Does the other person take it poorly? Learn the secrets to creating and maintaining boundaries in personal relationships and business negotiations. You'll also get to see it in a real-time negotiation simulation. Melissa's Website Follow Melissa on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Melissa Hereford

Prepare To... Effectively Negotiate: How to Prep for a Negotiation with Susan Borke, Esq. 08.02.2022

How do you prepare for negotiations? In this episode, Susan Borke, discusses how to prepare effectively for your next negotiation and the important elements of the process that people often miss.  Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow on Susan on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian and Susan Borke

How to Subtly Sell: Convincing Others To Buy Without Pushing, Pressuring Or Pitching with Paul Ross 07.02.2022

In this episode, Paul Ross, CEO and Head Trainer at Subtle Words that Sell and author, discusses ways to subtly sell. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Subtle Words That Sell Book Follow Paul on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Paul Ross

The Secret to More Productive Meetings with Marie Keister 04.02.2022

In this episode, Marie Keister, Owner, President and CEO at MurphyEpson, discusses facilitating meetings: how to help other contribute to the conversations and manage other's emotions. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides MurphyEpson Follow Marie on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Marie Keister 

How to Navigate and Resolve Conflict With Your Significant Other with Laura Heck, LMFT 03.02.2022

In this episode, Laura Heck, Relationship Expert: Therapist, Trainer, Podcaster, Speaker, discusses how to navigate difficult conversations with your significant other. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Marriage Therapy Radio Podcast Laura Heck Therapy Follow on Laura on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Laura Heck

Improving Your Decision Making Skills: How to Make More Life Changing Decisions with Matt Bodnar 02.02.2022

In this episode, Matt Bodnar, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Fresh Capital Group, discusses how to improve your decision making skills. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Fresh Capital Group Follow Matt on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Matt Bodnar

Building Power Through Business Contracts with Jonathan Jones 31.01.2022

In this episode, Jonathan Jones, TEDx speaker, best selling author, Host of Your Podcast Mentor and Founder of Jonathan Jones Speaks, discusses top negotiation tips for student athletes. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Jonathan Jones Speaks.com Your Podcast Mentor Show Follow on Jonathan LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with...

Who Wants to Be an FBI Agent? Top Tips with Chris Voss 27.01.2022

Do you want to get more out of your next negotiation? Discover the negotiation secrets of the FBI with our guest, Chris Voss, the former FBI Lead International Kidnapping Negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Black Swan Group Chris's Books Follow Chris on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame...

Confidence and Empowerment 101: How to Effectively Advocate For Yourself with Selena Rezvani 26.01.2022

In this episode, Selena Rezvani, Leadership Speaker + Inclusion Consultant and LinkedIn Learning Instructor, discusses self advocacy and confidence. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides SelenaRezvani.com Selena's LinkedIn Learning Courses Follow Selena on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Selena Rezvani

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