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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Author

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

Episodes

How to Use Persuasion to Accomplish Your Goals with Marc Howland 14.04.2021 33:40

In this episode, Marc Howland, Co-Founder, CEO at Breadless, discusses how to gain buy-in for your idea from your team, community, and investors. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Breadless Company Follow Marc on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Marc Howland

How to Build Profitable Connections with Anthony Lolli 13.04.2021 26:47

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Anthony Lolli's episode: How to Build Profitable Connections in Entrepreneurship. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

High Stakes Persuasion With Former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Michèle Flournoy 12.04.2021 39:24

In this episode, Michèle Flournoy, Former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and Founder of Westexce Advisors, shares and helps to strategically analyze case studies from her time as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy under President Barack Obama. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Westexce Advisors Email: info@westexec.com Follow Kwame o...

Using Persuasiveness to Build Relationships with Brian Ahearn 09.04.2021 28:46

In this episode, Brian Ahearn, CEO and Founder of Influence People and author of Persuasive Selling for Relationship Driven Insurance Agents, discusses tailoring your persuasive Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Influence People, LLC Persuasive Selling for Relationship Driven Insurance Agents Follow Brian on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn K...

How to Set Effective Boundaries with Melissa Hereford 08.04.2021 39:24

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Melissa Hereford's episode: Setting Boundaries. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow on Melissa on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Using Persuasion to Get Your Business to the Next Level with Marianna Swallow 07.04.2021 27:31

In this episode, Marianna Swallow, Public Speaking/Communications Coach and Instructor at mariannaswallow.com, discusses having the right mindset, the right approach to conversations, the biggest mistakes in conversations, and how to go about the ask. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Marianna's Website Follow Marianna on LinkedIn Follow Kwame...

How to Prepare for Your Negotiations with Susan Borke Esq. 06.04.2021 26:45

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Susan Borke Esq.'s episode: How to Prepare for Your Negotiations. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow on Susan on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

How to Negotiate Effectively With Different Cultures with Humphrey Wireko 05.04.2021 51:25

In this episode, Humphrey Wireko, Associate Principal at CrossBoundary Energy Access, discusses negotiating cross culturally. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides CrossBoundary's Website Follow Humphrey on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Humphrey Wireko

How to Have Powerful and Impactful Conversations with Daniel Stillman 02.04.2021 37:17

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

Managing Conflict With Family with Laura Heck, LMFT 01.04.2021 37:50

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Laura Heck's episode: Managing Conflict With Family During Lockdown. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow on Laura on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Creating a More Fulfilling Life Through Difficult Conversations with L. Scott Ferguson 31.03.2021 29:23

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 Manage Egos and Difficult Emotions with Derek Gaunt 30.03.2021 34:25

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Derek Gaunt's episode: How to Manage Egos and Difficult Emotions. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow on Derek on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

How to Effectively and Confidently Stand Up For Yourself with Emilie Aries 29.03.2021 36:55

In this episode, Emilie Aries, Founder and CEO of Bossed Up, discusses what is means to be assertive vs aggressive, gender and assertiveness, and the hidden benefits of assertiveness. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Bossed Up Bossed Up Podcast Follow Emilie LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Emilie Aries

How to Build Trust and Negotiate Authentically with Luke Fedlam 26.03.2021 50:52

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Luke Fedlam's episode: How to Build Trust and Negotiate Authentically. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow on Luke on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

How to Effectively Advocate for Yourself with Zabeen Mirza 24.03.2021 40:27

In this episode, Zabeen Mirza, Founder & CEO of Jobs.mom, discusses what self advocacy truly is, the barriers around self advocacy, and how we can advocate for ourselves effectively. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Jobs.mom Moms At Work Podcast Follow Zabeen on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Zabeen Mirza

How to Improve Decision Making with Matt Bodnar 23.03.2021 44:29

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Matt Bodnar 's episode: How to Improve Decision Making. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow on Matt on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Being Assertive Without Losing Persuasiveness with Jamie Librot 22.03.2021 30:34

In this episode, Jamie Librot , Director Talent Management at Sabert Corporation, discusses how to be assertive without being entitled. The 3 things we discuss in this episode are: the difference between assertiveness and entitlement, examples of where that comes into play, and how to avoid entitlement while still being assertive. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over...

Becoming a Better Leader Through Empathetic Stoicism with Ariana Tadler 19.03.2021 50:14

In this episode, Ariana Tadler, Managing Partner at Tadler Law LLP; Founding Principal, Business Strategist at Meta-e Discovery LLC, discusses what Empathetic Stoicism is and how understanding it can make you more persuasive and a better leader. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Tadler Law, LLP Meta-e Discovery LLC Follow Ariana on LinkedIn Fo...

How to Negotiate Like an FBI Agent with Chris Voss, Author of Never Split the Difference 18.03.2021 34:47

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Chris Voss's episode: How to Negotiate Like an FBI Agent. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow on Chris on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

How to Avoid Partnership Nightmares and Negotiate Internally with Paul Bolaji 17.03.2021 43:41

Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Paul Bolaji's episode: How to Avoid Partnership Nightmares and Negotiate Internally. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow on Paul on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

How to Manage Emotions in Difficult Conversations with Jeanine Carroll M.Ed and Helen Rapp Esq. 16.03.2021 28:29

Take our survey here: https://forms.gle/fzHSg3oLqFfhGF6C6 Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Jeanine Carroll M.Ed and Helen Rapp Esq.'s episode: How to Manage Their Emotions and Yours in Difficult Conversations. . Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation G...

How Asking More Will Change Your Life with Mark and Crystal Hansen 12.03.2021 26:44

Take our survey here: https://forms.gle/fzHSg3oLqFfhGF6C6 In this episode, Mark and Crystal Hansen, authors of Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny, discuss how asking questions will create a more successful and fulfilling life. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Ask!: The Bridge from Your Dreams to Your Destiny Follow Kwame on Lin...

How to Win Negotiations Without Losing Relationships: Sparring Episode with Lisa Lang Esq. 11.03.2021 21:19

In this practice session, Lisa is back to show us how to win negotiations without losing relationships. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Lisa on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

How to Collaborate for a Bigger Win With Azul Terronez 10.03.2021 30:33

Take our survey here: https://forms.gle/fzHSg3oLqFfhGF6C6 In this episode, Azul Terronez, TEDx Speaker, Bestselling Author, and CEO & Co-founder of Authors Who Lead™️, discusses how to collaborate with others to achieve your desired outcome... but better. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Authors Who Lead Azul's Books Follow Azul on LinkedIn F...

How to Deal with Difficult People With Kris Plachy 09.03.2021 24:20

Take our survey here: https://forms.gle/fzHSg3oLqFfhGF6C6 Welcome to an ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Kris Plachy's episode: How to Deal with Difficult People. . Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Kris on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame...