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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

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87:37

She Was an Ivy League Lawyer — Until She Became a...

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2026/07/27

She was an Ivy League lawyer with the perfect résumé. Then she became a convicted felon — and says losing her freedom is what finally set her free.Rashmi Airan built a career as an attorney, entrepreneur, and Wall Street banker — until one bad decision, made under pressure to succeed, led to an FBI investigation and a year in federal prison. In this episode, she opens up about the moment everything fell apart, what she calls the "invisible prisons" we build for ourselves long before any real

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70:01

How to Build a Personal Brand Without Quitting Your...

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2026/07/23

How do you build a personal brand without quitting your day job? In this episode, former SWAT hostage negotiator Ryan Dunlap and sitting HR Vice President Njsane Courtney reveal how they each built massive, trusted personal brands while holding full-time careers.Ryan shares the real story behind his viral balloon video — a TikTok post with zero followers that hit 100,000+ views overnight — and the personal branding strategy he used to scale it into a following of nearly a million, without chasing

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81:48

The Mind Viruses That Are Making You Poor (Without...

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2026/07/20

In this episode, you'll learn why "one quadrant success" — chasing money while your health, relationships, and inner life fall apart — is the biggest lie in the self-development world, and what the four quadrants of true prosperity actually look like. You'll learn how to identify the beliefs you inherited about money, work, and worth, and how to "blow up" that programming and replace it with something that actually serves you. You'll learn Randy Gage's concept of the sovereign operator — the mindset

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71:32

The Courage Framework: Competence, Confidence,...

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2026/07/16

Dr. Kevin Basik — 24-year Air Force behavioral scientist, PhD in Organizational Behavior, and co-founder of the National Medal of Honor Leadership Institute — had a 3am panic attack while building a leadership program with a Navy SEAL-turned-astronaut. This episode breaks down his courage framework, validated by actual Medal of Honor recipients, for beating imposter syndrome, building behavioral integrity, and leading with values-driven leadership under pressure. Connect with Kevin Basik

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75:03

How to Stop Self-Sabotaging and Take Your Big Swing

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2026/07/13

Most people don't fail because they lack talent. They fail because they disqualify themselves before anyone else gets the chance. Patty Azzarello became HP's youngest-ever General Manager at 33, ran a billion-dollar business at 35, and reached Silicon Valley CEO by 38 — all while feeling like she didn't belong in the room. In her new book Why Is She Still Here?, she shares the real, unfiltered story of what it actually took to get there. In this episode, you'll discover: Why you should never

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73:09

The Intelligence Officer's Secret to Making Better...

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2026/07/09

Most people think in binary — it will happen or it won't. A former CIA field officer says that mental habit is quietly destroying your decisions, your business, and your shot at the life you actually want. Anthony Vinci spent years recruiting intelligence sources in active war zones, advising presidents and generals on high-stakes decisions, and then managing investments at Bridgewater Associates under Ray Dalio — one of the most disciplined decision-making environments on the planet. After leaving

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66:30

Why We Suffer and How We Heal - With Dr. Suzan Song

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2026/07/06

Psychiatrist Dr. Suzan Song reveals why "just keep going" isn't resilience — it's a trauma response. After hiding from child soldiers in Burundi, she uncovered the hidden cost of high achievement that no one talks about. In this episode, you'll discover: Why performing stability after trauma leads to a breakdown decades later The real difference between pain (unavoidable) and suffering (optional) The Three Friends of Winter — Narrative, Ritual & Purpose — and why they outperform every

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68:21

The Secret Pattern All High Achievers Share - Ruth...

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2026/07/02

Being told you're "the glue that keeps everything together" sounds like a compliment—until you realize it's the very reason they never considered you for the promotion. Dr. Ruth Gotian spent 15 years being perfect at her job, and it almost cost her everything. Dr. Ruth Gotian is the Chief Learning Officer at Weill Cornell Medicine (recently retired), a Columbia University faculty member, and one of the world's foremost researchers on peak performance. She has interviewed Nobel Prize winners,

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58:30

BONUS: Kwame Gets Interviewed by Trent Shelton

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2026/06/30

Before we transition, we wanted to give you one more gift. This episode wasn't originally planned for the Negotiate Anything feed — it's an interview Kwame did on Trent Shelton's podcast, and it might be one of the most personal conversations he's ever had. Contact ANI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kwame Christian on

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40:58

I'm Ending Negotiate Anything. Big Swings Only Starts...

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2026/06/25

I'm Ending Negotiate Anything. Big Swings Only Starts Now. After 10 years and 1,800+ episodes, I'm closing the chapter on the world's #1 negotiation podcast — and betting everything on what comes next. This is the most honest, unscripted episode I've ever recorded. I'm Kwame Christian — founder and CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, bestselling author, and the host who built Negotiate Anything from a solo credibility play at age 27 into the most downloaded negotiation podcast on the

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78:32

Master Conflict Without Losing Control: The Secrets...

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2026/06/22

Most people don't fail in difficult conversations because they lack knowledge — they fail because they lose control of themselves.In this special episode, our host, negotiation expert Kwame Christian sits down with Ohio State Moritz College of Law Professor Katrina Lee to answer the toughest questions from her law students about negotiation, persuasion, emotional regulation, and conflict. Together, they explore what separates great negotiators from everyone else—from mastering the empathy

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79:50

Become a People Magnet: The Nonverbal Habits That...

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2026/06/18

What if the most powerful thing you're communicating is something you're never saying at all? In this captivating masterclass on body language, world-renowned communication expert Linda Clemons reveals how your nonverbal signals can elevate—or sabotage—your influence, relationships, negotiations, and career. Drawing from decades of experience coaching executives, sales leaders, and organizations around the world, Linda shares the hidden cues that determine whether people trust you, listen to you,

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61:23

Train Your Mind Like a Leader: Influence, Persuade,...

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2026/06/15

What if the secret to influencing people, uncovering the truth, and becoming a better leader isn't authority — it's emotional intelligence?In this powerful conversation, Dr. Sabine Charles shares how her career as a fraud investigator and internal auditor taught her an unexpected lesson: people reveal their deepest truths when they feel understood. From interviewing fraud suspects who "spilled the beans" within minutes to helping professionals overcome performance anxiety and pass high-stakes

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69:04

Stop Defending Yourself — Start Listening and Win Any...

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2026/06/11

What if the biggest threat to your relationship isn’t conflict — it’s the way you communicate during it? In this thought-provoking conversation, negotiation expert and mediator Alice Shikina joins Kwame Christian to reveal why so many successful professionals excel at communication in the boardroom but struggle to connect with the people they love most. Drawing from years of mediation experience, Alice shares a powerful perspective: every relationship is a negotiation, and learning how to

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45:25

This #1 Marketing Expert PROVES You’re Branding All...

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2026/06/08

Most people are doing branding completely backwards — and it’s killing their results.In this powerful conversation, global CEO and marketing thought leader Giuseppe Stigliano reveals why everything you thought you knew about branding is wrong, and what to do instead. You’ll discover: Why “pushing” your brand no longer works in today’s saturated market The shift from making people want things to making things people want How to apply marketing principles to your career,

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56:25

Why the "Just Be Yourself" Is a Terrible Negotiation...

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2026/06/04

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't a lack of skill — it's your definition of authenticity?In this thought-provoking conversation, communication expert, TEDx speaker, and Speaking to Influence author Dr. Laura Sicola challenges one of the most common beliefs about personal growth: the idea that being authentic means staying exactly as you are. From navigating unexpected career pivots to breaking free from the "expert's curse," Laura shares why the most successful people aren't

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69:26

Reverse Interview: Kwame Answers the Hard Questions -...

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2026/06/01

Kwame Christian, negotiation expert and host of Negotiate Anything, reveals the conversation tactics most speakers never have time to share on stage — including how to regain control when someone else is running the room, how to draw out a person who goes completely silent, and why most hard conversations at home are doomed before they even start.This is a reverse interview. Kwame was the keynote speaker at the Life and Annuity Conference (hosted jointly by the Society of Actuaries, ACLI, and

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64:27

The Leadership Trap High Achievers Can't See -Jessica...

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2026/05/28

Jessica Kriegel, Chief Science Officer at Culture Partners, lost her father two days after he came home for good — and spent the next year drinking to forget it. What pulled her out wasn't hustle. It was surrender. Jessica is the Chief Science Officer of Culture Partners, a global workplace consulting firm that drives results for some of the world's largest organizations. She's also the author of Surrender to Lead and host of the CEO Daily Brief podcast. Her research sits at the intersection of

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34:06

Brian Ahearn: The Hard Talks We Avoid—And Why We Need...

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2026/05/25

In this episode of Negotiate Anything, host Kwame Christian welcomes back Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence People, to discuss the powerful lessons and insights from Brian's new book, "His Story, My Story, Our Story." The book chronicles the complexities of Brian's relationship with his late father, a Marine Corps veteran who faced significant challenges after serving in Vietnam. Brian shares how understanding his father's experiences helped him develop empathy and strengthen their

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62:53

Why Smart People Still Fall Apart in Chaos - Liz Tran

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2026/05/21

Most people are optimizing for the wrong kind of smart — and it's costing them everything when the world shifts.Liz Tran is a former venture capital executive, CEO coach, and author of AQ. She spent years inside the highest-pressure rooms in tech before walking away to build a coaching practice rooted in one conviction: the people who thrive in chaos aren't the smartest or the most emotionally intelligent — they're the most adaptable. Connect with Liz Website: https://liz-tran.com/

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