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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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91:29

How Nature Heals What Stress Breaks - with Tracy Teusche

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2026/05/18

What if the most powerful stress-relief tool you have access to is completely free — and you've been ignoring it your whole life?In this episode, Kwame sits down with Tracy Teusche — PR strategist, branding expert, and certified eco-therapist — to explore why modern life is burning us out, and how reconnecting with nature can restore what chronic stress quietly destroys. They dive into the science of forest bathing and phytoncides, why kindness is not weakness, how to set better boundaries

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73:48

Stop Leaving Money (and Your Life) on the Table:...

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2026/05/15

What if the very thing holding you back from success isn’t your skill—but your silence?In this masterclass episode, we dive deep into the hidden cost of not advocating for yourself—and why staying quiet could be costing you far more than you realize. From physicians navigating burnout and unfair contracts to professionals leaving millions on the table by avoiding salary negotiations, this conversation unpacks the real stakes behind everyday decisions we’re often too uncomfortable to confront

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63:46

Embrace the Pain: What It Really Takes to Build a...

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2026/05/14

Most entrepreneurs talk about deals. Alex Jekowsky of CENTS has negotiated over $220 million worth of them.In this episode on negotiation, acquisitions, fundraising, and entrepreneurship, Alex breaks down the real psychology behind high-stakes dealmaking — from navigating multimillion-dollar acquisitions to building trust with investors, overcoming rejection, and turning painful setbacks into transformational opportunities. But this conversation goes far beyond tactics. Alex shares the emotional

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75:10

Why Introverts Burn Out — with Patience Ogunbona

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2026/05/12

What if the real reason you feel stuck, burned out, or unseen isn’t because you’re not capable… but because you’ve been performing as someone you’re not?In this deeply honest and powerful conversation, leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author Patience Ogunbona shares the internal negotiations that transformed her life, career, and voice. From walking away from performative success to embracing quiet confidence, Patience reveals why authenticity is the missing piece behind true influence,

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56:47

Stop Seeking Validation: The Secret to Authentic...

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2026/05/11

You think you’re being authentic. You’re not. In this powerful conversation, media expert, keynote speaker, and author Jeanne Sparrow breaks down the real meaning of authenticity — and it’s not what you think. Most people confuse authenticity with oversharing. Others stay silent, mistaking fear for integrity. Jeanne explains why true authenticity isn’t about saying everything — it’s about knowing who you are, what you bring to the table, and how to use that power with intention. You’ll learn:

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68:47

What AI Reveals About Winning Negotiation Tactics

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2026/05/10

What if everything you’ve been taught about persuasion is only scratching the surface—and the real edge lies in understanding how people actually behave, not what they say they’ll do?In this masterclass episode, we dive deep into the hidden psychology behind high-stakes negotiation, blending behavioral science, real-world data, and cutting-edge research to uncover what truly drives influence. You’ll hear from world-class experts across disciplines as they break down powerful, often

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65:38

Say No Like a CEO: Take Control of Your Time, Money,...

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2026/05/09

What if the most powerful move in negotiation isn’t saying yes—but having the courage to say no? In this masterclass episode, you’ll hear three dynamic voices unpack a deceptively simple idea: how boundaries, clarity, and conviction can transform the way you negotiate — at work, in business, and in life. From walking away from multimillion-dollar deals to reclaiming your time and energy, these conversations reveal what it really takes to stay aligned when the pressure is on. Nicole Walters shares

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59:11

Stop Blaming: The Real Reason Change Feels So Hard

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2026/05/08

The future you're building is scaring the people around you — and that's exactly why you feel stuckYou're not stuck because you lack vision — you're stuck because the system fears the future you're trying to build. In this powerful conversation, futurist and strategist Hussein Hallak joins Kwame Christian to unpack what it really takes to lead when the future is uncertain, the past is pulling you back, and the system resists every step you take. We dive deep into: Why most people live

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48:43

Speak So People Remember You: 7 Secrets That Win...

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2026/05/07

You’re not being ignored because your ideas are bad — you’re being ignored because your delivery is forgettable.⁠Buy the book: Speak, Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience by Bill McGowan⁠ In this episode, Emmy-winning journalist and communication coach Bill McGowan joins Kwame Christian to expose the hidden mistakes even smart professionals make when they speak. From meetings to pitches, presentations to interviews, you’re probably missing key moments to influence — and you don’t

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64:20

Dealing With Difficult Bosses? Here’s How to Flip the...

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2026/05/06

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or frustrated at work — this is the episode that changes how you play the game.In this masterclass episode, we dive deep into the uncomfortable, often unspoken art of managing up — and why most people get it wrong. From reframing your boss as your “most important customer” to navigating toxic leadership and workplace conflict, this episode delivers practical, real-world strategies you can actually use. You’ll hear powerful insights on how to: Influence

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72:01

Jess Ekstrom: The Arrival Fallacy Will Break You

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2026/05/05

We don't get dopamine at the finish line — we get it in the chase. Which means every goal you're killing yourself to reach is quietly wired to disappoint you the moment you arrive. Jess Ekstrom found this out the hard way. She scaled Headbands of Hope to millions in revenue, got acquired, hit the Inc. 500 — and felt nothing within minutes. Her new book, Making It Without Losing It, is the framework she built from the wreckage of that realization. Connect with Jess jessekstrom.com Buy the

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79:59

Kwame Christian on Love, Happiness & Success: Reverse...

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2026/05/04

This episode is a special reverse interview. Kwame was invited onto Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby's Love, Happiness and Success podcast, where she turned the tables and dug into the psychology, personal history, and hard-won inner work that built the negotiation expert you know from this feed. If you've ever wondered who taught the teacher — this is that conversation. Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, LP, LMFT is a licensed psychologist, therapist, and relationship coach whose work lives at the intersection of

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56:43

Be Authentic or Be Ignored — How to Win Trust with...

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2026/05/03

In this episode, world-renowned chef and entrepreneur Robert Irvine reveals the turning point that changed his leadership forever. He built his empire through grit and command — but it wasn’t until he embraced empathy that everything truly leveled up. Robert shares the raw, behind-the-scenes lessons that reshaped how he leads people, grows businesses, and connects in high-stakes negotiations. If you think success is just about pushing harder, this conversation will flip that idea on its

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53:00

Own the First 10 Seconds: How to Shape Perception...

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2026/05/02

They judge you in milliseconds — before you say a single word. And if your presence doesn’t match your message, you're not just being ignored — you're being dismissed. In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with presence expert Evan Weiner to explore the hidden science behind how people experience you — and why that can instantly boost or sabotage your power in negotiation, leadership, and life. From physical presence and aesthetic identity to the neuroscience of dopamine and status, you’ll

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71:29

From Triggered to Tactical: How to Stay Calm, Ask...

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2026/05/01

What if the hardest part of negotiation isn’t the other person — but the story you’re telling yourself?In this masterclass episode of Negotiate Anything, two expert perspectives reveal how identity, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence shape every conversation you have. Columbia professor Beth Fisher-Yoshida shares how slowing down, asking better questions, and resisting snap judgments can transform conflict into connection. Then, negotiation strategist Glenn explores why your identity —

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68:29

Modern Leaders Have This One Blind Spot (And Won't...

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2026/04/30

Most high achievers don't have a skills problem. They have a belief problem — and the scariest part? The very belief that made them successful is often the one quietly holding them back.Muriel Wilkins is an executive coach with over 20 years of experience, co-founder of Paravis Partners, host of the Coaching Real Leaders podcast, and author of Leadership Unblocked: Breakthrough the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential. She has coached some of the most accomplished leaders in the corporate world — and

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58:00

Turn Ambition Into Action: The Real Way to Achieve...

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2026/04/29

Most people are failing at their goals because they’ve been taught the wrong way to set them. ⁠⁠Buy Now: Big Goals: The Science of Setting Them, Achieving Them, and Creating Your Best Life by Caroline Miller⁠⁠ In this transformative episode, Caroline Miller, a leading expert in goal setting and positive psychology, exposes the fatal flaws of the widely accepted SMART goals approach. Caroline reveals the difference between learning goals and performance goals, explains why most people are

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87:29

Why Every Negotiator Needs to Master Storytelling...

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2026/04/28

Andy Henriquez turned a rejected job application into a masterclass in human influence — and the only tool he used was a 30-second story. Andy Henriquez is a business storytelling coach, founder of the Master Storyteller Academy and the Million Dollar Storyteller Mastermind, and a keynote speaker who has trained executives at Google, Accenture, Bacardi, and Pratt & Whitney. He's a protégé of the legendary Les Brown — and in this conversation, he makes a compelling case that storytelling isn't a

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69:58

Keep Your Job, Add Income: The Smart Way to Monetize...

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2026/04/27

What if the life you want isn’t on the other side of a risky leap — but quietly waiting for you to build it, step by step, right where you are? In this powerful episode, Mitch Matthews shares a refreshingly practical roadmap for turning untapped expertise into real impact — and real income — without burning down your current career. From hustling for his first dream job at 13 to building a thriving coaching and speaking business, Mitch reveals how small, strategic actions can unlock massive

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68:23

Get the Offer, Then Get More: How to Win Interviews &...

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2026/04/26

What if the biggest mistake in your next negotiation isn’t what you say—but when you say it? In this masterclass episode, Negotiate Anything pulls back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood—and most high-stakes—moments in your career: the conversation that determines your value. From first impressions to final offers, you’ll hear how elite negotiation minds approach the same challenge from radically different angles—and how you can build a strategy that actually works for you. Join host

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