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

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Blending Assertiveness & Friendliness with Hamilton Chan, Esq. 13.08.2019

Managing the inherent tension between the “friendliness” that comes from rapport and the assertiveness that is required to be effective can be tricky. In this episode we cover the following: 1. How to build rapport. 2. How to stand your ground. 3. How to manage the flow of information. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company   Connect with Hamilton Learn more about the executive program at Loyo...

How to Handle Digital Negotiations with Liz Milan, Director of Procurement of DiscoverOrg 05.08.2019

A significant portion of our negotiations occur via email, phone, and video conference. In this episode, Liz shares how best to handle these negotiations. We cover persuasion, deception, and much more! Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company   Connect with Liz Learn More about DiscoverOrg Download Your Negotiation Preparation Guide

PRACTICE SESSION- How to Manage Egos and Difficult Emotions with Derek Gaunt 01.08.2019

In last week's episode, Derek showed us how to manage egos and problematic emotions while being assertive in negotiations. Now, we're putting his skills to the test in this realistic Negotiate Anything practice session. He plays the role of a manager who's dealing with an angry team direct report. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Connect with Derek Buy Ego, Authority, Failure: Using Emot...

How to Persuade as a Leader or Manager with Dave Stachowiak EdD, M.A. 29.07.2019

In this episode Dave shares three tips for how leaders can be more persuasive.   Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company   Daves Website Dave’s Top Ranked Podcast- Coaching for Leaders Download Your Negotiation Preparation Guide Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotion...

How to Manage Egos and Difficult Emotions with Derek Gaunt 22.07.2019

Derek shows us how to manage egos and problematic emotions while being assertive in negotiations. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Connect with Derek Buy Ego, Authority, Failure: Using Emotional Intelligence Like a Hostage Negotiator to Succeed as a Leader Download Your Negotiation Preparation Guide Keywords:  negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales,...

PRACTICE SESSION- How to Negotiate with Lives on the Line with Shane Ray Martin 19.07.2019

Practice Session- Suicide Hotline Negotiation In the previous episode, Shane shared three powerful persuasive techniques from the suicide hotline that we can use in our difficult conversations at home and at work. In this episode, we put his skills to the test in our practice session.  Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Shane's Website Download Your Negotiation Preparation Guide Keywords: ...

How to Negotiate with Lives on the Line with Shane Ray Martin 15.07.2019

Shane shares three powerful persuasive techniques from the suicide hotline that we can use in our difficult conversations at home and at work.  Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Shane's Website Download Your Negotiation Preparation Guide Keywords:  negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self aw...

How Implicit Bias Impacts Conflict and What You Can Do About It with Daphne Jordan, CFP and Cameo Roberson, AAMS 08.07.2019

Daphne and Cameo host the show and ask me questions about how all of us can manage our biases and the biases of others in difficult conversations.  Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Cameo's Website Daphne's Website Download Your Negotiation Preparation Guide Keywords:  negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulne...

Negotiating While Young with Lee Caraher, Author and CEO of Double Forte 01.07.2019

Lee shares how young leaders can persuade in the workplace. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Lee's Website Download Your Negotiation Preparation Guide Bio: Lee Caraher is the founder and CEO of Double Forte, a national public relations and digital media agency, based in San Francisco, that works with beloved consumer, technology, and wine brands. Lee is a highly sought after communicatio...

Mastering Contract Negotiations with Stephanie Scapa, CEO of WEYV 24.06.2019

In this episode, Stephanie shares some of her best tools for contract negotiations in the business world. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Learn More About WEYV (AND GET YOUR EXCLUSIVE GIFT FROM STEPHANIE) Download Your Negotiation Preparation Guide BIO:  Stephanie Scapa is CEO and founder of WEYV, a platform that allows users to listen to music, read magazines, and soon, listen to podca...

How to Prepare for Negotiations with Pete Mockaitis (Alternative Episode Name: How to Be Awesome at Your Negotiations) 17.06.2019

In this episode Pete shows us how to systematically prepare for your negotiations. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Visit Pete's Website Download Your Negotiation Preparation Guide BIO:  Pete Mockaitis (Muh - KITE - iss) is an award-winning trainer who has served clients in over 50 countries. His work has enhanced Fortune 100 corporations, high-growth startups, and major nonprofits. He’s...

How to Persuade as a Financial Professional with Molly Grubb AIF®, CBEC® 10.06.2019

In this episode, Molly shows service professionals how she persuades her clients in the financial industry by addressing the emotions and the numbers at issue. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Vist Molly's Website Molly's LinkedIn BIO:  Molly Grubb is the president and founder of Grubb Wealth Management in Columbus, Ohio. She works with a select group of successful businesses that tend b...

How to Use Negotiation Jiu Jitsu to Resolve Conflicts & Persuade with Doug Witten, Esq. 14.05.2019

Doug shows us how to use this powerful persuasive technique in three easy steps. Attend a Workshop in Columbus, Miami, or Los Angeles Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Vist Doug's Website Doug's LinkedIn

How to Persuade Clients to Make Smart Choices with Mary Beth Storjohann 01.05.2019

Marybeth shows us how she persuades clients in their initial meetings to work with her and make smart financial decisions. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Vist Mary Beth's Website Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, info...

How to Structure Deals Persuasively with Austin Fabel 09.04.2019

Austin shows us how he was able to negotiate better sponsorship deals for his podcasts by using a creative deal structure, questioning norms, and framing his points positively. Request a Custom Workshop Connect with Austin Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intell...

LIVE Negotiation: How to Negotiate Your Operating Budget 01.04.2019

In this practice negotiation, Heather MacArthur shows us how to negotiate for the appropriate budget as an employee of a company or organization. She's also the author of Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Low Man on the Totem Pole: Stop Begging for a Promotion, Start Selling Your Genius. Connect with Heather Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology,...

How to Negotiate Your Work Budget with Heather MacArthur 26.03.2019

Heather shows us how to negotiate for the appropriate budget as an employee of a company or organization. She's also the author of Low Man on the Totem Pole: Stop Begging for a Promotion, Start Selling Your Genius. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Connect with Heather Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful,...

Online Course Announcement & Workshops in Miami, Los Angeles, and Columbus! 21.03.2019

Online Negotiation Course (only 2 weeks left to register)  Attend a Negotiation Workshop (Columbus, Miami, Los Angeles) Request a Negotiation Workshop for Your Company Click here to email me if you have questions. Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, c...

Quick Question [RESPONSE REQUESTED] 04.03.2019

Click here to tell me your biggest challenge in negotiation and conflict management.

Sparring Session 13 with Brandon Bruce 25.02.2019

In this episode, I play the role of a hard nosed attorney who uses positional bargaining to try to bully Brandon into a bad contract. Brandon does a great job of pushing back respectfully and generating creative solutions.  This sparring session complements our previous episode with Brandon Bruce, the Co-Founder and COO of Cirrus Insight. Important Links: Click here to learn more about the Negotia...

Sales Negotiations with Brandon Bruce, Co-Founder and COO of Cirrus Insight 19.02.2019

In this episode, Brandon Bruce, the Co-Founder and COO of Cirrus Insight, shares how to handle the sales side of negotiation. Important Links: Click here to learn more about the Negotiation Workshop.   Click here to buy the book. Click here to download the ultimate negotiation guide.   Click here to learn more about Cirrus Insight.   Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leaders...

How to Prepare for Your Negotiations with Susan Borke Esq. 11.02.2019

How do you prepare for negotiations? In this episode with Susan Borke we discuss how to prepare effectively for your next negotiation and the important elements of the process that people often miss.  Important Links: Click here to learn more about the Negotiation Workshop.   Click here to buy the book. Click here to download the ultimate negotiation guide.   Click here to check out Susan's websit...

How to Find Confidence in Conflict with Kwame and Guest Host Melissa Hereford 04.02.2019

In this special episode our guest host, Melissa Hereford, interviews me about my new book, Nobody Will Play with Me: How to Use Compassionate Curiosity to Find Confidence in Conflict. Important Links: Click here to learn more about the Negotiation Workshop.   Click here to buy the book. Click here to download the ultimate negotiation guide.   Click here to check out Melissa’s website.   Keywords:...

How to Network Like a Negotiator with Stephanie Hanna 21.01.2019

In this episode we'll discuss how to use negotiation techniques to maximize your networking endeavors.    Important Links:    Click here to learn more about the Negotiation Workshop.   Click here to download the ultimate negotiation guide.   Click here to check out Stephanie’s website.   Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity...

Negotiating with Management for Career Flexibility with Scott Barlow 14.01.2019

In this episode we'll discuss how to negotiate with your superiors if you want to pursue a side hustle while still working at your job. Important Links: Click here to learn more about the Negotiation Workshop. Click here to download the ultimate negotiation guide. Click here to check out Scott's website. Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compas...

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