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Big Swings Only, page 2

by Kwame Christian Esq., M.A. · English

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. 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: [email protected] • LinkedIn: Kwame Christian • YouTube: Negotiate Anything Produced by the American Negotiation Institute For ad inquiries, please reach out to: [email protected]

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The Guy Who Took ChatGPT to Market is now Warning Us About It.: Zack Kass

Zack Kass (former OpenAI go-to-market leader) argues the AI debate is misframed: people fear AI’s harms because the last 30 years of screen-based tech degraded brains and made everyday life more…

20 Aug 2026 · 1h 15m · 29 chapters

A Great Idea Isn’t Enough—Build the Coalition to Make It Real: with Jason Wild & Linda Hill

Breakthrough innovation requires more than a good idea; leaders must build coalitions and manage networks to get innovations funded, launched, and scaled.

17 Aug 2026 · 1h 27m · 34 chapters

The Four Personalities That Turn Every Conversation Into a Fight - With Bill Eddy

High-conflict personalities and how to stop conversations from escalating into blame; four traits that define high conflict; practical scripts to shift from blaming to problem-solving quickly.

13 Aug 2026 · 56m · 18 chapters

How to Turn Criticism Into Opportunity (Without Losing Your Authenticity)

Turning criticism into opportunity while staying authentic—especially in the context of travel, identity, and race online.

10 Aug 2026 · 1h 26m · 31 chapters

Lisa Bilyeu: How to Silence Your Inner Critic

Lisa Bilyeu discusses how to silence an inner critic and build confidence through action, emotional sobriety, and reframing failure.

6 Aug 2026 · 1h 9m · 26 chapters

Your Brain Is Lying to You. Here's How to Catch It. - Owen Fitzpatrick

The episode argues that the most powerful propaganda isn’t external; it’s “inner propaganda” inside your own mind.

3 Aug 2026 · 1h 3m · 20 chapters

How to Grow as a Leader: 44 Years at Chick-fil-A - Mark Miller

Mark Miller (44-year Chick-fil-A corporate veteran) explains how leaders grow through “big swings”: showing up, doing whatever it takes, lifelong learning, and applying knowledge to enable…

30 Jul 2026 · 1h 2m · 20 chapters

She Was an Ivy League Lawyer — Until She Became a Felon: Rashmi Airan

Rashmi Airan, a Columbia-educated real estate attorney, describes how she went from “perfect daughter” and community leader to federal felon after failing due diligence in a rental-guarantee real…

27 Jul 2026 · 1h 28m · 22 chapters

How to Build a Personal Brand Without Quitting Your Day Job - Ryan Dunlap & Njsane Courtney

Building a personal brand while keeping a day job, using thought leadership, viral content, and networking/generosity instead of “quitting” or chasing algorithms.

23 Jul 2026 · 1h 10m · 26 chapters

The Mind Viruses That Are Making You Poor (Without Knowing It) - with Randy Gage

Randy Gage argues that “mind viruses” (inherited beliefs/brainwashing) keep people poor or stuck, and that real prosperity requires identity change plus a “vacuum” created by letting go of limiting…

20 Jul 2026 · 1h 22m · 28 chapters

The Courage Framework: Competence, Confidence, Commitment, with Kevin Basik

Real courage under fear, framed as competence, confidence, and commitment; behavioral integrity (alignment between espoused values and actions); building “tribes” with a shared code of excellence…

16 Jul 2026 · 1h 12m · 23 chapters

How to Stop Self-Sabotaging and Take Your Big Swing

How to stop self-sabotaging and take “big swings” despite fear, embarrassment, and workplace pressure; staying authentic (heart, humanity) while succeeding in competitive corporate environments.

13 Jul 2026 · 1h 15m · 31 chapters

The Intelligence Officer's Secret to Making Better Decisions - Anthony Vinci

How Anthony Vinci built a “system” for better decisions by thinking probabilistically (spectrum of possibilities vs binary outcomes) and by calculating, compartmentalizing, and mitigating risk.

9 Jul 2026 · 1h 13m · 18 chapters

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

How trauma and stress shape memory and identity, why “stability” is often a trauma response, and how healing comes through narrative change, rituals, and purpose—turning unavoidable pain into…

6 Jul 2026 · 1h 7m · 22 chapters

The Secret Pattern All High Achievers Share - Ruth Gotian

How high achievers reach the top by making themselves “undeniable” through strategy, intrinsic motivation, and building a strong foundation—rather than relying on hard work, being liked, or waiting…

2 Jul 2026 · 1h 8m · 25 chapters

BONUS: Kwame Gets Interviewed by Trent Shelton

Reverse interview where Kwame (a negotiator and conflict-resolution educator) explains how to handle hard conversations using his “compassionate curiosity” framework, how to reset when triggered,…

30 Jun 2026 · 59m · 23 chapters