Big Swings Only

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

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February 06 Inside the Mind of Exceptional Negotiators: What They Know — and You Don’t
What if the single skill separating average negotiators from truly exceptional ones isn’t persuasion — but curiosity?
In this special Negotiation Masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian brings together three extraordinary experts to explore how curiosity — internal, external, and behavioral — can completely transform the way you communicate, influence, and connect. Across three powerful conversations, you’ll hear how a clinical psychologist, a DE&I strategist, and a former FBI counterintelligence agent each approach the same challenge from radically different angles — and why that diversity of perspective is your secret advantage.
You’ll discover how internal curiosity helps you regulate emotions and avoid self-sabotage, how human-centered curiosity builds trust and alignment in high-stakes conversations, and how subtle behaviors — body language, tone, timing — can quietly tip negotiations in your favor. From boardrooms to family conversations to international espionage, this episode reveals why the best negotiators don’t force outcomes — they invite understanding.
If you want to negotiate with more confidence, authenticity, and impact — without sacrificing your values — this masterclass will change the way you show up in every conversation that matters.
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1 hr 52 min
February 05 The Hidden Pressure of Being in Charge
In this episode, we break down the hidden pressure of leadership—the stress people don’t see, the isolation leaders feel, and why many leaders struggle with mental health while everyone assumes they’re “fine.” We also talk about how leadership can become dehumanizing, and what it looks like to rebuild compassion (for leaders and for ourselves).

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1 hr 2 min
February 04What No One Tells You About the Future (AI, Uncertainty & Staying Grounded)
The future feels louder than ever—AI, nonstop headlines, and uncertainty that makes it hard to stay grounded. In this episode, futurists Erica Orange and Jared Weiner break down what most people miss about change: it’s not the future that scares us—it’s our attachment to certainty.

In this conversation, you’ll learn:
Why uncertainty triggers anxiety (and what to do about it)

How to stop chasing certainty and start building clarity

The “pilot vs passenger” mindset that calms decision-making

AI’s upside (innovation) vs disruption (work and identity)

How to have healthier future-focused conversations at home
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59 min
February 03 End the People-Pleasing Cycle: 3 Tips That Actually Work
End the People-Pleasing Cycle: 3 Tips That Actually Work

Kwame Christian sits down with life coach and hypnotherapist Amy Green Smith to unpack the hidden costs of people-pleasing—and how to finally break free. Together, they explore the surprising ways emotional intelligence, self-advocacy, and societal expectations shape your ability to negotiate—whether in the office, at home, or in everyday life. Amy reveals the evolutionary roots of people-pleasing, when it can actually help you, and when it slowly erodes your self-worth. By the end, you’ll understand exactly how your self-perception impacts your influence, your relationships, and your overall life satisfaction—and what to do about it.

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42 min
February 02How To NETWORK If You’re AN INTROVERT with Greg Roche
What if you never had to apply for a job again?
Greg Roche hasn’t submitted a resume since 2013—and it's not because he’s lucky. It’s because he discovered a better way to build real, lasting professional connections without networking events, name tags, or forced small talk.

In this interview, you’ll learn:
Why networking is broken—and how to fix it

The power of reconnecting with people you already know

The exact approach Greg used to land jobs without applying

How to network as an introvert (without feeling awkward or salesy)

Why you don’t need a pitch—just a simple, authentic message
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1 hr 4 min
February 01 The Hidden Power of Listening: How to Spot Lies, Gain Respect, and Control Negotiations
Most negotiations fail not because of what’s said — but because no one is truly listening.
In this Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, we explore why listening is the most underrated — and most powerful — skill in high-stakes conversations. Drawing from crisis negotiation, law enforcement, and business leadership, this episode brings together elite experts who reveal how strategic listening uncovers hidden interests, exposes deception, defuses tension, and creates breakthroughs when talks feel stuck.
You’ll discover why the best negotiators talk less, ask better questions, and use silence as a tool — not a weakness. From reading emotional cues to earning trust without giving up leverage, this masterclass shows how listening transforms conflict into clarity and pressure into progress.
If you want better outcomes, stronger relationships, and more control in difficult conversations, this episode will change how you listen — and how you negotiate.

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1 hr 30 min
January 30The Secret to Winning Bigger by Doing Less
What if the secret to winning negotiations, building a powerful brand, and creating lasting influence isn’t doing more — but getting clearer?
In this Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian brings together three expert perspectives to reveal how top performers win the long game through clarity, focus, and strategic cooperation — not complexity.
You’ll hear how creative leaders turn alignment into leverage, how credibility and composure shape personal brand in high-stakes moments, and why the strongest brands (and careers) are built by choosing focus over noise. From negotiation tables to boardrooms and creative industries, this episode breaks down what actually creates long-term power.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why clarity beats cleverness in negotiation and branding

How personal brand is forged under pressure

The role of creative cooperation and strategic positioning

Why saying no is often the fastest path to influence
This isn’t about winning a single deal — it’s about building authority and trust that compound over time.
2 hr 14 min
January 29 This Is Why You Shut Down in Tough Conversations (Neuroscience Explained)
Why do intelligent, high-performing people freeze during tough conversations? In this powerful episode, Dr. Tracey Marks—renowned psychiatrist and YouTube creator—breaks down the neuroscience behind emotional regulation and explains how to stay grounded when it matters most.
Want to master communication under pressure? This conversation is a must-watch if you’ve ever walked away from a high-stakes talk thinking, "Why didn’t I say that?" You'll learn exactly what’s happening in your brain when stress takes over—and how to take back control.

Connect with Tracey
Traceys Youtube Channel
Tracey's Website: markspsychiatry.com

56 min
January 28 How to Win When Prospects Don’t Believe You
In this episode, Nick Glimsdahl, Director of Contact Center Solutions at VDS and Podcast Host of Press One For Nick, discusses overcoming suspicion using a unique framework.

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26 min
January 27Prepare Like a Pro: Lessons from Elite Speakers, CEOs, and Negotiators
Preparation isn’t optional — it’s the difference between hoping a negotiation works and knowing it will.
In this special Negotiate Anything masterclass, Kwame Christian brings together three powerhouse perspectives to explore one deceptively simple skill that separates average negotiators from exceptional ones: preparation.
From public speaking coach Mariana Swallow’s practical framework for audience-focused readiness, to real estate CEO Jody McLean’s high-stakes lessons from multimillion-dollar deals, to groundbreaking research proving that preparation measurably improves outcomes, this episode shows why “winging it” is the fastest way to lose leverage.
You’ll discover:
Why knowing your content is not the same as being prepared

How audience recon and emotional readiness shape persuasion and trust

What elite negotiators do before the conversation ever starts

How preparation boosts confidence, ethics, and long-term results
If you want to negotiate with clarity, confidence, and consistency — whether in the boardroom, on Zoom, or in everyday conversations — this episode is your blueprint.
Preparation doesn’t just improve negotiations. It transforms them.

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1 hr 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.