Big Swings Only

By Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.Business Education Self-Improvement

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June 18, 2023How To Be A Great Dad With Dr. Robert Zeitlin
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In this episode, Dr. Robert Zeitlin, a Positive Psychologist, discusses how to take the extra mile by stepping back to be a great dad.

You'll learn:
The Process of Discovery
Why the universe has put us together
We discuss:
Creating a space for collaboration
How to makeshift against the current
How to be more open
Internal negotiation starts long before external negotiation starts
Problematic beliefs that hold dads back

Follow Dr. Robert Zeitlin on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobertzeitlin

Best Dad Ever website: https://robertzeitlin.com/best-dad-ever/

Book 1: Laugh More Yell Less (Amazon):https://www.amazon.com/Laugh-More-Yell-Less-Stuck-at-Home/dp/0996292918/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1670772567&refinements=p_27%3ADr.+Robert+Zeitlin&s=books&sr=1-2

Book 2: But I'm Not Teacher (Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/But-Im-Not-Teacher-Learning-ebook/dp/B08GZNZFXZ

Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/

The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1

Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
30 min
June 17, 2023 How to TRULY communicate for understanding with Michael Ashford
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In this episode, Michael Ashford, Director of Marketing at The Receptionist, discusses how to negotiate and have difficult conversations when you communicate. In it, we talk about;

1. How to ask better questions
2. Active vs. actual listening
3. What do the most self-aware people do differently?

Follow Michael Ashford on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldashford
Michael's Website https://michaelashford.com/
Michael's Podcast - The Follow-Up Question https://michaelashford.com/podcast

Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/

The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1

Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
45 min
June 16, 2023 How to Use Emotions and Identity: Lessons from a 2 Year Old
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Discover how to help your counterpart shift their perspective and manage their emotions so that you can get the outcome you want. Also, there's a link to a picture with Kai because I know you want to see it...

Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/

The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1

Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Picture of Kai on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Bjx6LCogUhT/?taken-by=kwame_christian

Keywords: negotiation, negotiate, persuasion, influence, leadership, psychology, sales, compassionate curiosity, mindful, mindfulness, emotions, self awareness, emotional intelligence, career, interviews, informational interviews, job search, job readiness, networking, discounts, conflict, difficult people, psychology, emotion, emotions, argue, argument, debate, negotiation, negotiate, influence, persuasion, leadership, parenting, psychology, sociology, social dynamics, entrepreneurship, small business, salary, sales, law, lawyer, law school, mba, human resources, HR, talent management, talent development, nonprofit management, supply chain, procurement, sales, buyers, buying, procure, business negotiation, Chris Voss, Never split the difference, getting to yes, collaboration, negotiation genius, art of the deal
25 min
June 15, 2023How to Develop Better Parenting Skills with Ruth Freeman LCSW and Kathleen Harkins
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In this episode, Ruth Ettenberg Freeman LCSW, Founder and President of Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, and
Kathleen Harkins Weissenberger, CEO of the same, discusses how we can develop better parenting skills by being vulnerable and authentic.
Peace At Home is a toolbox of interactive live training workshops to help parents navigate unexpected things. Hot topics include such as school shootings, we offer classes for safety in an uncertain world, to political discord.

Parents have limited time and energy that need quick proven results- we are here to help!
You'll learn:
How to approach with insightful questions.
Learn to listen to the problem from their child's perspective.
Genogram.
We discuss:
Human behavior is always logical.
Try to understand where they are coming from.

Follow Ruth Freeman LCSW on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruth-freeman-lcsw/
Peace At Home Parenting LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/peaceathomeparenting/
Website: Peace At Home Parenting https://peaceathomeparenting.com/corporate/
Follow Kathleen Harkins Weissenberger on LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/kathleen-harkins-weissenberger/
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/
The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1
Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Kwame Christian With Ruth Ettenberg Freeman and Kathleen Harkins Weissenberger.
32 min
June 14, 2023How To Have Difficult Conversations About Coming Out To Your Family With Jessi Hempel
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In this episode, Jessi Hempel, Sr. Editor at Large on LinkedIn and editorial director on the podcast "Hello Monday",
discusses how to have difficult conversations about coming out as an LGBQT+ community member.

We talk about:
Self-reflection
Identity shift
The Biggest Surprise

About Jessi Hempel
Rethinking work, life, and meaning for the contemporary age

Jessi Hempel is the host of the award-winning podcast Hello Monday, and a senior editor-at-large at LinkedIn. For nearly two decades, she has been writing and editing features and cover stories for magazines including Wired, Fortune, and TIME about work, life, and meaning in the contemporary age. She has appeared on CNN, PBS, MSNBC, Fox, and CNBC, addressing the culture and business of technology. Hempel is a graduate of Brown University and received a master’s in journalism from UC Berkeley. She lives in Brooklyn with her wife and children.

Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessihempel/

Pre-order her book "The Family Outing." https://www.jessijhempel.com/

"Hello Monday" on Apple podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hello-monday-with-jessi-hempel/id1453893304

Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company. https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/

The Ultimate Negotiation Guide https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/
47 min
June 13, 2023 Negotiating with Teens Made Easy: Insider Secrets from Dr. Tim Thayne
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In this episode you'll discover the secret to negotiating and managing conflict with children, teens, and the adults who act like them.
Tim's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtimthayne/
Tim's Website http://www.homewardbound.com/
Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/
The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/
Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1
Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=
33 min
June 12, 2023 Unlocking Family Connections by Breaking the Phone Barrier with Joey Odom
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In this episode, Joey Odom, Co-Founder at Aro, discusses people's relationship with their phones. How to negotiate with your parents to get you one ARO and how to navigate the difficult conversations that may arise in the process.

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/

Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/

The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1

Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
39 min
June 11, 2023 Storytelling for Persuasion: Insider Tips from James Ontra
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In this episode, James Ontra, Shufflrr CEO & Author, discusses introducing presentation management and how to use storytelling to become a better persuader.

Shufflrr https://shufflrr.com/

Presentation Management: The New Strategy for Enterprise Content https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MMV7MJ2/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0

Follow James on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesontra/

Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/

The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1

Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
32 min
June 10, 2023 Introvert's Edge: Negotiating Authentically with Matthew Pollard
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Matthew Pollard, an awarded sales authority and fellow introvert, has created and perfected a system for selling in a transparent, authentic, and low-pressure way – with no hard closing or bulldog sales techniques. His method has allowed him to sell millions of dollars’ worth of products and services and has helped thousands of other introverts to do the same. In his bestseller The Introvert’s Edge, Matthew shares his decade of sales knowledge, debunks the myth that sales requires the “gift of the gab,” and demonstrates exactly how, as an introvert, you can create a relaxed sales system that works for you.

Follow Matthiew on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewpollardspeaker/

Get the First Chapter of The Introvert's Edge, FREE https://matthewpollard.com/theintrovertsedge/book

Buy Now: The Introvert's Edge: How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone https://www.amazon.com/The-Introverts-Edge-audiobook/dp/B074XKXNQZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30YTSNTFDUMIS&keywords=The+Introvert%27s+Edge%3A&qid=1686307462&sprefix=the+introvert%27s+edge+%2Caps%2C73&sr=8-1

Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/

The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1

Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
38 min
June 09, 2023Unlocking the Power of Hope and Self-Leadership in Conflict Resolution with Jenn Whitmer
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Join us as we explore the intersection of hope, valor, and conflict resolution with renowned speaker and consultant Jenn Whitmer. Learn how to harness the power of hope to envision a better future and overcome fear. Discover the keys to building togetherness, getting buy-in from diverse backgrounds, and fostering effective communication in your community. Gain valuable insights into self-leadership, connection, and creating a harmonious workplace culture. Don't miss this empowering episode that will equip you with the tools to navigate conflicts and achieve connected and powerful work.

You'll learn:
The transformative power of hope and valor in conflict resolution.
Practical strategies to create a feeling of togetherness and overcome uncertainty.
How to foster effective communication and connect with others in your community.

Contact Jenn:
Jenn's website: https://jennwhitmer.com
Book Jenn to speak: https://jennwhitmer.com/speaking
Jenn's special freebies: https://jennwhitmer.com/freebies#/
Follow Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennwhitmer/

Jenn Whitmer
Jenn Whitmer helps leaders solve conflict, cultivate communication, and create empowered teams. As an international keynote and TEDx speaker and Enneagram specialist, Jenn helps organizations retain employees, increase efficiency, and develop healthy culture so that work is a joy, people are whole, and organizations flourish. (Usually, that means a lot of laughter!)
Jenn holds graduate certificates in music education, theology, and leadership, along with a Master of Arts in communication and culture from Webster University and certification as an Enneagram coach. While not-at-all-secretly wanting her life to just be a musical, Jenn lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband, Michael, their four kids, and a surly cat that puts up with them all.
As an international speaker and consultant, Jenn has stood in front of thousands of people, helping them develop the skills to improve their teams. And she’s ready to help you restore the joy of work, creating a healthy workplace culture that is people-first and purpose-driven.

Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/

The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1

Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1
33 min

About 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. The nerve it takes to go all in.You were built for more, and this show was built for you. Subscribe now.