Big Swings Only

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

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May 09, 2025 The One Thing to Do Before Signing Any Contract — Most People Skip It
Contracts don’t secure deals — trust does.

In this episode, Courtney Kelly reveals the hidden truth behind successful negotiations in high-stakes construction: building strong relationships before a single document is signed. As a pioneering project manager in a male-dominated industry, Courtney shares how proactive trust-building, emotional intelligence, and strategic communication transform conflict into collaboration. Whether you’re managing multi-million dollar projects or everyday deals, this conversation will change how you negotiate — and how people respond to you.

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⁠Follow Courtney Lynn Kelly on LinkedIn⁠
⁠Courtney Kelly Books website⁠
⁠McCarthy Building Companies Inc. LinkedIn page⁠
⁠Mc Carthy website

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30 min
May 08, 2025Your Ideas Aren’t the Problem — You’re Pitching Them Wrong (Vinnie Potestivo’s Creative Deal Strategies)
Most people play it safe — and that’s exactly why they stay stuck. In this episode, Emmy Award-winning media advisor Vinnie Potestivo reveals how bold creative decisions can turn ideas into empires. From discovering stars at MTV to helping creators monetize their talent, Vinnie shares his blueprint for transforming creativity into success. You’ll learn the mindset shifts, strategic moves, and untold stories that can turn rejection into opportunity and take your career to the next level.
Don’t just create — conquer.

Connect with Vinnie

Twitter
⁠vinniepotestivo⁠

⁠ihaveapodcast⁠

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⁠feed.podbean.com/theihaveapod⁠

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41 min
May 07, 2025 The Secret Strategy FBI Negotiators Use — And You Can Too (with Melissa Fortunato)
This isn’t theory—this is negotiation at the highest level.

In this gripping episode, FBI negotiator Melissa Fortunato reveals the real tactics used in hostage crises—and how you can apply them to your toughest conversations at work and at home. From infiltrating criminal organizations undercover to de-escalating a 15-hour standoff, Melissa shares raw, behind-the-scenes stories that show why connection always beats force. You’ll learn why diversity makes teams more persuasive, how to show authority without killing trust, and the one skill most people neglect that could change every negotiation you’re in.
Whether you're facing a deal on the edge or just want to be heard, this episode gives you tools that actually work.

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41 min
May 06, 2025 Stop Saying Yes to Everything — How Strategic Boundaries Can Save Your Career
Saying yes too much is killing your career.
In this episode, tech strategy expert and executive coach Tiffany Rosik reveals how the simple act of saying “no” can transform your reputation, your workload, and your entire career trajectory.
Drawing from her upcoming book That's Not the Help I Need, Tiffany breaks down how to escape the people-pleaser trap — without guilt, without drama, and without burning bridges. You’ll learn how to pause high-pressure conversations, reframe your identity at work, and negotiate smarter in real time.
If you’re burned out, undervalued, or always the one picking up the slack — this is the mindset shift you’ve been waiting for.

Connect with Tiffany Rosik
tiffanyrosik.com
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30 min
May 05, 2025 How I Went from People Pleaser to Confident Negotiator
Most people lose negotiations before they even open their mouth — here’s how to change that.

In this raw and eye-opening conversation, Kwame Christian reveals the mindset shift that transformed him from a people pleaser into a confident negotiator. You’ll learn why most people fail — not because they lack skill, but because they’re stuck in outdated mental habits. He breaks down the difference between skill and talent, shows you how to disarm conflict with curiosity, and shares the one mental shift that can save any deal when things go wrong. Whether you're leading a team, asking for a raise, or navigating tension at home, this episode will teach you how to stop reacting and start leading the conversation.

Connect with Michael
⁠I See What You're Saying Podcast⁠
⁠Buy The Disciplined Listening Method: How A Certified Forensic Interviewer Unlocks Hidden Value in Every Conversation⁠ h
⁠www.inquasive.com⁠
⁠michaelreddington.com⁠
⁠Connect with Michael Reddington on LinkedIn⁠

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43 min
May 04, 2025 The One Thing That Saves a Deal When Everything Goes Wrong
When the pressure's on and everything's falling apart, this one principle can still save the deal.

The deal is about to fall apart. The founder just died. Clients are backing out. Competitors are circling. What do you do?
In this gripping episode, real estate leader Andy Newton shares how he led his team through a sudden tragedy — and what he learned about negotiation, leadership, and holding deals together when everything goes wrong.
You’ll hear how one principle — simple, powerful, and often forgotten — became the key to saving relationships, rebuilding trust, and closing high-stakes deals under pressure.
Whether you're in sales, leadership, or navigating tough conversations, this episode is a masterclass in what really holds a deal together.

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36 min
May 03, 2025 Why Status Beats Strategy — And How to Build It from Scratch
Everyone talks about strategy, but what if that’s not the real problem?

In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Shaahin Cheyene, serial entrepreneur and creator of a billion-dollar company, to reveal the hidden power that decides most negotiations before they even begin: status.
You’ll learn how status works, why it silently determines your influence, and how to build it from zero — even if no one knows your name yet. Whether you're selling, pitching, or just trying to be taken seriously, this episode shows you the real reason some people always seem to win

Connect with Shaahin
www.shaahincheyenne.com
Listen to The Business Story of the Week Podcast

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40 min
May 02, 2025You’re Not Bad at Negotiating — You’re Just Emotional
The real battle in negotiation happens in your head.

In this episode, negotiation expert and author Moshe Cohen joins Kwame to reveal the uncomfortable truth: most failed negotiations aren’t about tactics — they’re about emotions. You’ll learn why your inner stories, unconscious triggers, and emotional reactions hijack your performance when it matters most — and how to take back control. Whether you're facing a high-stakes meeting or just struggling to speak up, this episode is your playbook for mastering the conversation inside your head before you ever open your mouth.

In this episode:
The hidden emotional triggers that derail smart people

How to rewrite the story you're telling yourself

Real strategies to stay calm, think clearly, and speak powerfully under pressure

Connect with Moshe
Buy the book ⁠Collywobbles: How to Negotiate When Negotiating Makes You Nervous
⁠Follow Moshe on LinkedIn
https://negotiatingtable.com/

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37 min
May 01, 2025Why New CEOs Fail—And How to Survive Your First 6 Months in Power
Becoming CEO is a dream for many—but few understand just how emotionally turbulent and strategically complex that transition really is.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Ty Wiggins, global head of the CEO and Executive Transition Practice at Russell Reynolds, reveals what most leaders get wrong in their first year, why being “smart” isn’t enough, and how to avoid the crash that hits so many executives around the 6-month mark. With clients ranging from first-time CEOs to seasoned global leaders, Ty brings a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on pressure, presence, and emotional control. Whether you're a senior leader, a founder, or simply want to level up your leadership, this episode is filled with actionable insights you’ll want to write down.

What you'll learn in this episode:
Why emotional control—not IQ—is the most undervalued CEO skill

The one mindset shift that separates good leaders from great ones

How to communicate decisions without sparking fear and confusion

Connect with Dr Ty Wiggins
Follow Ty on LinkedIn
⁠Buy now the book: The New CEO: Lessons from CEOS on How to Start Well and Perform Quickly (Minus the Common Mistakes)
http://tywiggins.com/

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!⁠
32 min
April 30, 2025 The Mindset That Makes People Instantly Trust You — With Former FBI Spy Recruiter Robin Dreeke
You can’t fake real connection — but you can learn how to create it.
Robin Dreeke spent his career recruiting spies for the FBI, building trust with people trained to trust no one. In this unforgettable conversation, he reveals the mindset that transforms strangers into allies — and the key habits that turn everyday conversations into powerful relationships.
Whether you're trying to lead a team, build influence, or just stop overthinking your social interactions, this episode will reset how you think about human connection.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
– The 4 keys to instantly building trust
– Why emotional safety is more powerful than persuasion
– How to stop making it about you — and become the person people open up to

Connect with Robin
Buy Now the Book: It's Not All About Me⁠
⁠Buy now the book: The Code of Trust: An American Counterintelligence Expert's Five Rules to Lead and Succeed ⁠
⁠Buy Now the Book: Sizing People Up ⁠
⁠https://www.peopleformula.com/⁠
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36 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.