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

How to Navigate Awkward Conversations in Business With Alicia Shaw 23.12.2020 30:29

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 Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

How to Better Utilize Artificial Intelligence in Your Negotiations With Martin Rand 21.12.2020 35:46

In this episode, Martin Rand, CEO of Pactum.com, discusses how to best use A.I. to help us in our negotiations. Pactum Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Martin on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Throwback Episode: Cross Cultural Negotiations with Claude Fidelin, MBA 18.12.2020 22:26

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

How Negotiation Strategies Can Help Create and Maintain Your Personal Brand With Marilyn McClure 16.12.2020 47:59

In this episode, Marylin McClure, discusses exercising negotiation strategies while still maintaining a personal brand. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Marilyn on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

How to Have Difficult Conversations About Money With Patrice Washington 14.12.2020 41:38

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

Throwback Episode: How to Deal with Passive Aggressiveness with Beth Buelow, PCC 11.12.2020 25:47

Welcome to a ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Beth Buelow's episode: How to Deal with Passive Aggressiveness. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow on Beth on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

The Importance of Persistence and Problem Solving in Negotiation Cases With Joshua Weiss 09.12.2020 47:09

In this episode, Joshua Weiss, President of Negotiation Works, Inc., Negotiation Expert, and Author, discusses power of stories, common myths of negotiation, and the combination of persistence and problem solving as the key to most negotiation cases. Joshua's Book: The Book of Real-World Negotiations: Successful Strategies From Business, Government, and Daily Life Joshua's website Request a Custo...

How Inclusive Language Can Benefit Your Business and Life With Alissa Carpenter 07.12.2020 36:14

In this episode, Alissa Carpenter, Communication & Inclusion Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Author, discusses the benefits of using inclusive language. Alissa Carpenter, M.Ed is the author of How to Listen and How to Be Heard: Inclusive Conversations at Work, owner of Everything’s Not Ok and That’s OK, and host of Humanize Your Workplace podcast. Alissa's website Request a Custom Workshop For Your...

PRACTICE SESSION: How and When to Say No With Regan Walsh 04.12.2020 11:58

In this practice session, Rebecca is back to show us how and when to say no. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Regan on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Common Mistakes in Salary Negotiation and How to Fix Them With Robin Guidry 02.12.2020 34:28

In this episode, Robin Guidry, Talent Acquisition Manager, Author and Podcast Host, discusses common salary negotiation mistakes and how to avoid them. Robin's Book: Rise The Buy In Podcast Robin's Website Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Robin on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Analyzing the NBA Boycott with Chuck Scott 30.11.2020 33:28

In this episode, Chuck Scott, Founder & CEO at Scott Q Consulting, discusses social justice through the lens of the NBA boycott. Scott Q Consulting Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Scott on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Mastering Difficult Conversations and Negotiation with Kwame Christian: The Career Clarity Show With Lisa Lewis Miller 27.11.2020 24:54

In this throwback episode, we visit Lisa Lewis Miller's podcast: The Career Clarity Show where she interviews Kwame Christian on mastering difficult conversations. Career Clarity Book Career Clarity Website Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Lisa on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Becoming a Better Negotiator Through Curiosity With Lara Pence 25.11.2020 37:14

In this episode, Lara Pence, licensed psychologist and founder of Lighfbox, discusses the importance of being internally curious, how internal curiosity helps us to become better negotiators, and how can we maximize curiosity during the conversation. Lighfbox Website Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Lara on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on Lin...

The Essentiality of Self-Belief and How to Develop It With David Hulman 23.11.2020 1:01:08

In this episode, David Hulman, Self-Belief Chief, discusses 6 sources of self-belief, reliable peak pattern, and overcoming disappointment Self-Belief Chief Website Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow David on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Throwback Episode: How and When to Say No With Regan Walsh 20.11.2020 15:34

Welcome to a ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Regan Walsh's episode: How and When to Say No. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Regan on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Negotiating a More Fulfilling Career With Lisa Lewis Miller 18.11.2020 37:52

In this episode, Lisa Lewis Miller, founder of Career Clarity, discusses defining what you want versus what you don't want, getting key people on board, and setting yourself up for success in a career transition. Career Clarity Book Career Clarity Website Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Lisa on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Creating Persuasive Personal Brand With Justin Nguyen 16.11.2020 35:01

In this episode, Justin Nguyen, founder of GetChoGrindUp, discusses five top tips on creating a personal brand on LinkedIn. GetChoGrindUp Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Justin on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Throwback Episode: Debunking Negotiation Myths With Allan Tsang 13.11.2020 25:46

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

Making the Best Decisions to Become the Best You With Patrick McGinnis 11.11.2020 40:15

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

How to Confidently Negotiate Your Salary with Meggie Palmer 09.11.2020 41:45

In this episode, Meggie Palmer, founder of PepTalkHer, teaches us how to confidently negotiate our salaries. PepTalkHer App Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Meggie on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Throwback Episode: Blending Assertiveness & Friendliness with Hamilton Chan, Esq. 06.11.2020 23:59

Welcome to a ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Hamilton Chan, Esq.'s episode: Blending Assertiveness & Friendliness. Hamilton is the Head of Executive Education and Visiting Professor of Business and Technology at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Ov...

The History and Importance of Mediation With Grande Lum 04.11.2020 31:14

In this episode, Grande Lum, the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Menlo College and author of America's Peacemakers The Community Relations Service and Civil Rights, teaches us about how mediation has helped over the course of American history and some best practices for community mediation involvement. Link for Grande's Book: America's Peacemakers The Community Relations Service...

How to Negotiate Online in the 'New Normal' of COVID-19 With Shane Martin and Kwame Christian 02.11.2020 30:58

In this episode, Shane Martin, Negotiation Specialist & Coach, interviews our own C.E.O., Kwame Christian, on how to negotiate online and communicate effectively virtually. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Shane on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

Throwback Episode: No Pressure Persuasion With Alex Barker 30.10.2020 24:32

Welcome to a ANI Throwback Episode! In these episodes, we reintroduce you to some of our most popular episodes. This week, we revisit to Alex Barker's episode: No Pressure Persuasion. Alex is the founder of The Happy PharmD. The Happy PharmD Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Alex on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn

PRACTICE SESSION: How to Negotiate With Narcissists and High Conflict Personalities With Rebecca Zung 29.10.2020 31:43

In this practice session, Rebecca is back to show us how to negotiate with narcissists and high conflict personalities. Rebecca's Website Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Follow Rebecca on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn