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Big Swings Only

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.

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

business self-improvement

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65:03

The Science of Fun (And Why It Matters More Than You...

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2026/02/24

Most people burn out chasing success… but what if “fun” is the missing ingredient for sustainable growth?In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Dr. Mike Rucker (behavioral scientist, author of The Fun Habit) to unpack the science of fun, why chasing happiness can trap you on the hedonic treadmill, and how small “micro-moments” of joy help you build resilience, connection, and long-term performance. Negotiate Anything:Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANYTHING at the

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53:25

Inside the Mind of an FBI Informant - The Story of...

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2026/02/23

Kwame Christian and Tom Hardin (Tipper X) explore why ethical breakdowns happen before anyone can see them—inside private rationalizations. Tom explains how to reduce risk by addressing the Fraud Triangle and creating a culture where people feel safe surfacing pressure, uncertainty, and gray-area requests. Negotiate Anything:Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANYTHING at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan:⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incogni.com/anything⁠⁠⁠⁠ incogni.com ⁠⁠⁠Personal

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73:47

Why Avoiding Conflict Costs You More

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2026/02/22

What if the biggest deals you’re negotiating aren’t across the table—but inside your own mind? In this powerful Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, you’ll hear three world-class experts tackle one shared truth from completely different angles: success in business — and life — comes down to mastering difficult conversations. First, behavioral economist Melina Palmer reveals the hidden brain biases silently sabotaging your goals — optimism bias, planning fallacy, bike shedding,

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74:24

Negotiate Like a Thinker, Not a Talker

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2026/02/21

Unlock the hidden negotiation advantage you never knew you had.What if the very trait you’ve been told is holding you back is actually your greatest strength at the bargaining table? In this powerful Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian curates three eye-opening conversations that challenge everything you think you know about introversion, persuasion, and performance. From bestselling author Matthew Pollard’s journey from terrified door-to-door salesman to the #1

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54:47

Stop Feeling Powerless at Work: How to Manage Up...

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2026/02/20

Managing up is not about flattery. It’s about influence, and taking control of your career before someone else does.⁠Order Now the Book: Managing Up: How to Get What You Need from the People in Charge⁠ In this episode, Melody Wilding—executive coach, professor, and author of Managing Up—joins Kwame to unpack one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) career skills: learning how to manage your boss. If you’ve ever felt invisible, undervalued, or like you're doing everything right but still

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50:23

Reinvent Yourself Before Life Forces You To - With...

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2026/02/19

Reinvention isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s survival. In this episode, Kym Ali breaks down how to recognize the warning signs before things fall apart, how to audit what’s no longer working, and how to pivot with clarity (instead of panic).Get the key takeaway: reinvent before life forces your hand — so you stay in control of your identity, income, and impact. Negotiate Anything:Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code ANYTHING at the link below and get 60% off an annual

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45:53

Don’t Wait to Be Noticed—Get Remembered. Advice from...

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2026/02/18

You’ve done the work. You’ve checked every box. But somehow, promotions pass you by, your ideas go unheard, and less qualified people keep rising faster. Why? Because in today’s world, connection beats competence. In this episode, you’ll learn why being excellent isn’t enough—and how to start building the kind of strategic relationships that actually move careers forward. Our guest is a top relationship strategist who has coached leaders around the world on how to turn their network into a true

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87:12

The Hidden Cost of Wealth: How Money Rewires Your...

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2026/02/17

We unpack the hidden psychological costs of wealth: why “more” stops feeling like more, how status reshapes identity, and how to stay grounded as your life upgrades.In this episode, Dave Verhaagen breaks down what money can quietly change—your motivation, relationships, self-image, and the way you define “enough.” If you’re building success (or chasing the next milestone), this conversation will help you keep your peace while your life expands. Negotiate Anything: Take your personal data back

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62:15

Negotiate Your Salary EXACTLY Like This (3-Step Script)

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2026/02/16

If you’ve been doing “more than your job” but your pay hasn’t changed, this episode breaks down the 3-step salary negotiation script that turns your hard work into a clear business case your manager can say yes to. In this conversation, Yota Trom shares a practical method to prove you’re already operating at the next level using a simple Excel self-evaluation worksheet—then shows how to connect your impact to measurable outcomes so the company sees the upside in paying you more. How to build a

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57:38

Your Boss Doesn’t Want You to Know THIS Secret – How...

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2026/02/15

What if the career you want is hiding on the other side of a conversation you’re afraid to have?In this powerful episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian sits down with Scott Anthony Barlow, founder of Happen to Your Career and newly minted #1 Amazon bestselling author, to unpack the hidden role that difficult conversations play in career fulfillment and success. Together, they explore why so many professionals negotiate themselves into roles they don’t actually want — and how clarity,

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80:22

Valentine’s Day Bonus: Whitney Joins Negotiate Anything

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2026/02/14

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ Welcome to the Kwhitney Show! My lovely wife, Dr. Whitney Christian, joins Negotiate Anything on this special Valentine’s Day episode. This is definitely not your typical episode. People have been asking for Whitney to come on the show for years and I have been really hesitant… And after listening to this episode, you’ll understand why. Negotiate Anything: Take your

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77:18

Negotiating with Confidence: Knowing When to Walk Away

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2026/02/13

What if confidence in negotiation isn’t something you’re born with — but something you can systematically build, rep by rep?In this Negotiation Masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian brings together three powerhouse perspectives to break down what real confidence looks like at the negotiation table — and how to develop it when the stakes are high. You’ll hear from an NFL agent negotiating multimillion-dollar contracts, a salary negotiation coach helping professionals claim what

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60:56

You’re Not Unmotivated — You’re Burned Out (Here’s...

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2026/02/12

Burnout isn’t you being “unmotivated.” It’s your brain and body stuck in survival mode — and most people try to fix it with advice that doesn’t actually work.In this episode, clinical psychologist Guy Winch breaks down what burnout really is, why “just take a break” often fails, and the simple resets that help you get your energy, focus, and patience back. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why modern work stress keeps creeping into your life The stress “sweet spot” (and what happens when you

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42:56

The Negotiation Skill NOBODY Teaches YOU: How to Fail...

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2026/02/11

Failure isn’t the end of a negotiation — it’s the beginning of your biggest breakthrough.In this thought-provoking episode of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian sits down with renowned negotiation expert Joshua Weiss to tackle one of the most uncomfortable — and misunderstood — topics in negotiation: failure. Why do smart, capable negotiators struggle so deeply after setbacks? And more importantly, how can failure become a strategic advantage instead of a source of shame? Joshua introduces the

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36:59

Why Being Assertive Feels Risky — and Why You Need It...

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2026/02/10

Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!⁠ In this episode, Emilie Aries, Founder and CEO of Bossed Up, discusses what is means to be assertive vs aggressive, gender and assertiveness, and the hidden benefits of assertiveness. ⁠Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company⁠ ⁠Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides⁠ ⁠Bossed Up⁠ ⁠Bossed Up Podcast⁠ ⁠Follow Emilie LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Follow Kwame on LinkedIn⁠ Kwame Christian with Emilie

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74:39

How to Talk About Sex Without It Feeling Awkward with...

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2026/02/09

“Good sex” isn’t automatic. It’s built. In this episode, Dr. Nicole McNichols breaks down a truth most people learn way too late: great intimacy doesn’t come from luck, chemistry, or “just knowing” what to do. It comes from learnable skills. We talk about the skills nobody teaches you but that make the biggest difference over time: how to communicate desire without pressure, how to create safety so intimacy feels easier, and how to shift from performing to genuinely connecting. Dr. McNichols also

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122:26

How People REALLY Change Their Minds? (Backed up by...

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2026/02/08

What if changing someone’s mind isn’t about being right — but about understanding how people actually think?In this Negotiation Masterclass edition of Negotiate Anything, Kwame Christian curates three powerful conversations that unpack one of the hardest challenges in communication: influencing deeply held beliefs. Drawing from psychology, change management, and behavioral science, this episode explores why people resist change, how strong opinions are formed, and — most importantly — what

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91:22

The Hidden Cost of Unresolved Disagreements

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2026/02/07

What if the secret to winning tough negotiations isn’t saying more — but seeing people more clearly? In this special Negotiation Masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian brings together three elite mediators from radically different backgrounds to tackle the same universal challenge: navigating conflict when emotions run high and stakes are real. From workplace disputes to high-stakes legal battles, these experts reveal how conflict actually unfolds — and what separates

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111:27

Inside the Mind of Exceptional Negotiators: What They...

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2026/02/06

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

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61:29

The Hidden Pressure of Being in Charge

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2026/02/05

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).Connect with Melissa Doman www.melissadoman.com Buy the book: Cornered Office: Why We Need To Talk About Leadership Mental Health Contact

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