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. The nerve it takes to go all in.
You were built for more, and this show was built for you. Subscribe now.
Longer version:
Most people spend their whole lives optimizing for one thing: not failing. Big Swings Only exists for the people who figured out that’s the wrong fear to be chasing.
The real risk isn’t failure — it’s regret. The life you never went after because safe felt smarter.
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.
Hosted by Kwame Christian, this show brings you the real stories behind the biggest moves people have made — in business, in relationships, in the split-second decisions that changed everything.
You’ll get the psychology behind why we hesitate, the strategy behind taking a calculated risk instead of a reckless one, and the nerve it actually takes to go all in when it matters.
This isn’t about noise or hype. It’s about accuracy, courage, and becoming who you have to become to live the life you actually want.
You were built for more, and this show was built for you. Subscribe now.


About the Host: Kwame Christian, Esq., M.A.

Kwame Christian the founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute. He's known for his viral TEDx Talk, “Finding Confidence in Conflict,” and is a bestselling author of two books:

How to Have Difficult Conversations About Race (2022)

Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life (2020)



Tune in to Transform Your Life:

Join millions of listeners who have already unlocked the power of negotiation. Subscribe now and start mastering the skills that will transform your professional and personal life. Watch our episodes on YouTube for more visual insights and tips.


Connect with Us:

Website: American Negotiation Institute

Email: simon@negotiateanything.com

LinkedIn: Kwame Christian

YouTube: Negotiate Anything


Produced by the American Negotiation Institute


For ad inquiries, please reach out to: Network+NA@yapmedia.com

Business
Self-Improvement
Education
1376
What Motivates You? 3 Tips to Better Understand...
In this episode, Will Mahon, Senior Training Manager for Index Exchange, discusses motivation as it relates to negotiation.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesIndex ExchangeFollow ...
26 min
1377
How to Embrace Accountability To Drive Prospero...
In this episode, Keita Williams, Founder & Chief Strategist at Success Bully, discusses how to hold others accountable.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesSuccess BullyBig Audacious Ide...
24 min
1378
How to Create Life Changing Opportunities Throu...
In this episode, Michael McGovern, Real Estate Investor in Columbus, OH, discusses the importance of training, improving your skills, the mindset necessary to succeed, and how we can create unique opportunities through the art of conversation ...
32 min
1379
Persuasive Presentations: Taking Your Storytell...
In this episode, James Ontra, Shufflrr CEO & Author, discusses introducing presentation management and how to use storytelling to become a better persuader.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guide...
29 min
1380
Practical Tools and Tips to Have Better Impactf...
In this episode, Daniel Stillman, Conversation Designer at The Conversation Factory and podcast host, discusses how to have better conversations.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesThe Convers...
35 min
1381
Let's Talk $: How to Have Difficult Conversatio...
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 YourselfPatrice's websiteRequest a Custom W...
38 min
1382
How to Create Sustainable Negotiations with Eli...
In this episode, Eliane Karsaklian, Ph.D, HDR, Professor at University of Illinois at Chicago and Author, discusses the concept of sustainable negotiation mind, negotiating after the deal, and why international negotiations are like no other. ...
29 min
1383
Strengthening Relationships While Getting What ...
In this episode, Nada Alnajafi, award-winning attorney and founder of Contract Nerds, discusses three rules to follow while redlining contracts.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesContract Ner...
21 min
1384
Practical Tools to Help You Make the Best Decis...
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.Request a Custom Workshop For Your...
38 min
1385
Are You Focused? How to Improve Mental Clarity ...
In this episode, Dave Crenshaw, Keynote Speaker, Author, and Instructor of LinkedIn Learning's #1 Most Popular Course of 2020, discusses what multitasking is and isn't, switch tasking, and the power of focus.Request a Custom Workshop For Y...
27 min
1386
Skills of the Successful: How to Establish & El...
In this episode, Alex Dripchak, East Market Director of Business Development for Talentful, Co-founder at Commence, and Author, discusses successful sales strategy techniques.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Ne...
26 min
1387
How to Get More Out of Your Salary Negotiations...
In this episode, Romina Muhametaj, Sales & Negotiating Expert, PR & Communication Consultant, and Host of Coffee with Romina podcast, discusses how to get the most out of your salary negotiations.Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company...
30 min
1388
How to Advocate For Yourself: Become Bolder, Br...
In this episode, Jamie Lee, Executive Coach, discusses self advocacy in the workplace. Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesJamie's Website Book Your Complimentary Coaching Session Here...
37 min
1389
Why So Skeptical? 3 Practical Tools to Overcome...
In this episode, Karen Briscoe, Author of Flip Time/Love Life: A Heroine's Journey at 5 Minute Success/5 Minute Press, discusses how to overcome skepticism.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guid...
34 min
1390
How to Gain Influence Through Connection with S...
In this episode, Scott Tillema, Senior Associate at The Negotiations Collective, discusses his principal based framework to influence through connection. Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Gu...
41 min
1391
Practical Tools for In-Person Engagements: Nonv...
In this episode, Joe Navarro, Founder & Owner of Body Language Academy by Joe Navarro and Author, discusses the role that non-verbal communication plays in conversations and negotiations.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Acce...
52 min
1392
How to Have Better Meetings: Help Others Contri...
In this episode, Marie Keister, Owner, President and CEO at MurphyEpson, discusses facilitating meetings: how to help other contribute to the conversations and manage other's emotions.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access...
27 min
1393
How To Convince Your Prospects To Buy Without P...
In this episode, Paul Ross, CEO and Head Trainer at Subtle Words that Sell and author, discusses ways to subtly sell.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesSubtle Words That Sell BookFollow Pa...
27 min
1394
Effective Leadership: How to Make the Best Out ...
In this episode, Claudia S.P. Fernandez, Director and Senior Executive Leadership Development Programs at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses how to be an effective leader through difficult conversations. Request a Custom Workshop...
23 min
1395
Tips and Tricks For CEOs: Getting Free Media Ex...
In this episode, Claire Coder, Founder & CEO at Aunt Flow, discusses how to get free media exposure and discounted manufacturing.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesAunt FlowFollow Cla...
24 min
1396
Are You a Go-Giver? Why You Need to Become One ...
In this episode, Bob Burg, Bestselling Coauthor of “The Go-Giver” and Founder of "The Go-Giver Success Alliance.", discusses how to win your negotiations.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Nego...
26 min
1397
How The Power of Silence Can Make or Break a Ne...
In this episode, Amy Mariani, mediator and owner of Mariani Mediation Services LLC, discusses the power of silence and body language in negotiation.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesMariani ...
30 min
1398
What You NEED to Know About Diversity, Equity, ...
In this episode, Gregory Swinton, Project Manager at NBBJ Design, discusses key teachings around diversity, equity, and inclusion. Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesNBBJ DesignFollow Greg...
39 min
1399
How to Hold Someone Accountable with Keita Will...
In this episode, Keita Williams, Founder & Chief Strategist at Success Bully, discusses how to hold others accountable. Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesSuccess BullyBig Audacious Id...
24 min
1400
How to Develop High-Level Strategies for Succes...
In this episode, Craig Reed, Chief Procurement Officer for Corteva Agriscience, discusses procurement negotiations strategies.Request a Custom Workshop For Your CompanyGet Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation GuidesFollow Craig on LinkedInFol...
26 min