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

What Motivates You? 3 Tips to Better Understand Your Counterpart with Will Mahon 10.01.2022 28:43

In this episode, Will Mahon, Senior Training Manager for Index Exchange, discusses motivation as it relates to negotiation. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Index Exchange Follow Will on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Will Mahon

How to Embrace Accountability To Drive Prosperous Results with Keita Williams 07.01.2022 27:18

In this episode, Keita Williams, Founder & Chief Strategist at Success Bully, discusses how to hold others accountable. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Success Bully Big Audacious Idea Podcast Follow Keita on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Keita Williams

How to Create Life Changing Opportunities Through the Art of Negotiation with Michael McGovern 06.01.2022 34:36

In this episode, Michael McGovern, Real Estate Investor in Columbus, OH, discusses the importance of training, improving your skills, the mindset necessary to succeed, and how we can create unique opportunities through the art of conversation and negotiation. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Michael on Instagram Michael on FaceBook Follow Mic...

Persuasive Presentations: Taking Your Storytelling to the Next Level with James Ontra 04.01.2022 31:43

In this episode, James Ontra, Shufflrr CEO & Author, discusses introducing presentation management and how to use storytelling to become a better persuader. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Shufflrr Presentation Management: The New Strategy for Enterprise Content Follow James on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with James Ont...

Practical Tools and Tips to Have Better Impactful Conversations with Daniel Stillman 03.01.2022 37:39

In this episode, Daniel Stillman, Conversation Designer at The Conversation Factory and podcast host, discusses how to have better conversations. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides The Conversation Factory The Conversation Factory Podcast Follow Daniel on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Daniel Stillman

Let's Talk $: How to Have Difficult Conversations About Finance with Patrice Washington 30.12.2021 41:00

In this episode, Patrice Washington, Founder of Redefining Wealth and Podcast Host, discusses how to have difficult conversations about money. Patrice's Book: Redefining Wealth For Yourself Patrice's website Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Patrice on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

How to Create Sustainable Negotiations with Eliane Karsaklian, Ph.D, HDR 29.12.2021 31:51

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. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides The Negotiation Process: Before, During, and After You Close a Dea...

Strengthening Relationships While Getting What You Want with Nada Alnajafi 28.12.2021 23:31

In this episode, Nada Alnajafi, award-winning attorney and founder of Contract Nerds, discusses three rules to follow while redlining contracts. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Contract Nerds Website: http://www.contractnerds.com (Subscribe for a weekly newsletter all about contracts!) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contractnerds...

Practical Tools to Help You Make the Best Decisions of Your Life with Patrick McGinnis 27.12.2021 40:36

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. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Fear of Missing Out - Practical Decision-Making in a World of Overwhelming Choice FOMO Sapiens Podc...

Are You Focused? How to Improve Mental Clarity with Dave Crenshaw 24.12.2021 30:10

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. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Dave's Book: The Myth of Multitasking; How “Doing It All” Gets Nothing Done Dave Crenshaw's Website Fo...

Skills of the Successful: How to Establish & Elevate Your Career with Alex Dripchak 23.12.2021 29:15

In this episode, Alex Dripchak, East Market Director of Business Development for Talentful, Co-founder at Commence, and Author, discusses successful sales strategy techniques. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides 100 Skills of the Successful Sales Professional: Your Guidebook to Establishing & Elevating Your Career Commence Your Career Follow Ale...

How to Get More Out of Your Salary Negotiations with Romina Muhametaj 17.12.2021 32:35

In this episode, Romina Muhametaj, Sales & Negotiating Expert, PR & Communication Consultant, and Host of Coffee with Romina podcast, discusses how to get the most out of your salary negotiations. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Six 7 Radius Coffee with Romina Follow Romina on LinkedIn Follow Shane on LinkedIn Shane Ray Martin with Romina Mu...

How to Advocate For Yourself: Become Bolder, Braver, and Better Paid with Jamie Lee 15.12.2021 40:19

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 Kwame Christian with Jamie Lee

Why So Skeptical? 3 Practical Tools to Overcome Skepticism with Karen Briscoe 14.12.2021 36:50

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. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Flip Time/Love Life: A Heroine's Journey 5 Minute Success Follow Karen on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Karen (Gebhardt) Briscoe

How to Gain Influence Through Connection with Scott Tillema 13.12.2021 44:29

In this episode, Scott Tillema, Senior Associate at The Negotiations Collective, discusses his principal based framework to influence through connection. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides The Negotiations Collective TedXTalk Follow Scott on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Scott Tillema

Practical Tools for In-Person Engagements: Nonverbal Communication with Joe Navarro 10.12.2021 55:19

In this episode, Joe Navarro, Founder & Owner of Body Language Academy by Joe Navarro and Author, discusses the role that non-verbal communication plays in conversations and negotiations. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Be Exceptional Book Follow Joe on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Joe Navarro

How to Have Better Meetings: Help Others Contribute and Manage Emotions with Marie Keister 06.12.2021 30:28

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 Convince Your Prospects To Buy Without Pushing, Pressuring Or Pitching with Paul Ross 03.12.2021 30:18

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

Effective Leadership: How to Make the Best Out of Your Difficult Conversations with Claudia S.P. Fernandez 02.12.2021 26:17

In this episode, Claudia S.P. Fernandez, Director and Senior Executive Leadership Development Programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses how to be an effective leader through difficult conversations. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Follow Claudia on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on Li...

Tips and Tricks For CEOs: Getting Free Media Exposure and Discounted Manufacturing with Claire Coder 26.11.2021 27:08

In this episode, Claire Coder, Founder & CEO at Aunt Flow, discusses how to get free media exposure and discounted manufacturing. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Aunt Flow Follow Claire on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Claire Coder

Are You a Go-Giver? Why You Need to Become One if Not with Bob Burg 23.11.2021 29:22

In this episode, Bob Burg, Bestselling Coauthor of “The Go-Giver” and Founder of "The Go-Giver Success Alliance.", discusses how to win your negotiations. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Bob's Website The Go-Giver Book Follow Bob on LinkedIn Follow on Shane LinkedIn Shane Ray Martin with Bob Burg

How The Power of Silence Can Make or Break a Negotiation with Amy Mariani 19.11.2021 33:03

In this episode, Amy Mariani, mediator and owner of Mariani Mediation Services LLC, discusses the power of silence and body language in negotiation. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Mariani Mediation Services LLC Follow Amy on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Amy Mariani

What You NEED to Know About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Gregory Swinton 18.11.2021 41:50

In this episode, Gregory Swinton, Project Manager at NBBJ Design, discusses key teachings around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides NBBJ Design Follow Greg on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Gregory Swinton

How to Hold Someone Accountable with Keita Williams 17.11.2021 27:17

How to Develop High-Level Strategies for Success with Craig Reed 10.11.2021 29:14

In this episode, Craig Reed, Chief Procurement Officer for Corteva Agriscience, discusses procurement negotiations strategies. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Craig on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Craig Reed