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Negotiation
Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Emotional Intelligence
Negotiation Skills
Entrepreneurship
Networking
Mental Health
Artificial Intelligence
Difficult Conversations
Salary Negotiation
Communication
Failure
Storytelling
Resilience
Confidence
Authenticity
Personal Development
Psychology
Deception

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 th... more

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You can be the most qualified person in the room and still get passed over. Heather Spilsbury, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards, joins Kwame to talk about what it really takes to reach the top, all the way to a public company board. She explains why boar... more

Will AI take your job? It’s the question everyone is asking, and the scary headlines aren’t helping. In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Arnnon Geshuri, Chief People Officer at Snowflake and former HR leader at Google and Tesla, to separa... more

Ron’s new book, Shop Different, is out now: www.ronjohnsonshopsdifferent.com

What does the man who built the Apple Store think is the secret to great business? Two words: love and kindness.

Ron Johnson worked alongside Steve Jobs to create the Appl... more

Most people will never learn what you're about to hear...

In this one-hour masterclass, Kwame Christian sits down with Mike Inman — the #1 negotiation trainer who has coached over 8,000 B2B negotiations and closed more than $1 billion in deals. Mike... more

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Recent Guests

Arnnon Geshuri
Chief People Officer at Snowflake and former HR leader at Google and Tesla
Snowflake
Episode: Will AI Take Your Job? The Honest Answer from Inside Silicon Valley - With Arnnon Geshuri
David Shapiro
AI researcher, communicator and YouTube creator
First Movers AI
Episode: Will AI Take Your Job? The Honest Answer from Inside Silicon Valley - With Arnnon Geshuri
Ron Johnson
Retail executive who helped create the Apple Store and Genius Bar and bring the iPhone to market
Episode: Lessons From Steve Jobs on Leading With Love, With Ron Johnson
Sean Pyles
NerdWallet journalist, Smart Money co-host and Certified Financial Planner.
NerdWallet
Episode: How to Talk About Money Without Ruining Your Relationships - ft. NerdWallet’s Sean Pyles & Elizabeth Ayoola
Elizabeth Ayoola
NerdWallet personal finance writer and Smart Money co-host.
NerdWallet
Episode: How to Talk About Money Without Ruining Your Relationships - ft. NerdWallet’s Sean Pyles & Elizabeth Ayoola
Kelly Chase
Love Is Blind season one alum, coach, and host of Chase Life with Kelly
Chase Life with Kelly
Episode: Love Is Blind’s Kelly Chase Reveals the Altar Moment That Never Aired
Brooke Taylor
Author of Healing the Success Wound
Author/Coach
Episode: Why High Achievers Never Feel Enough | Brooke Taylor
Varun Sharma
Defense-adjacent entrepreneur focusing on upgrading humanity through pragmatic idealism
Sapient Ventures
Episode: How to Stay Idealistic Without Being Naive: Varun Sharma
Vanessa Van Edwards
Author and communication expert; known for books on conversation and charisma
Episode: Vanessa Van Edwards: How to Turn Small Talk Into Real Connection

Host

Kwame Christian
Host of the show; founder of the American Negotiation Institute; renowned for compassionate, strategic negotiation insights.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Top 1% Podcast Host

    On behalf of recent guest, Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier,

    “Kwame is amazing. He brings a very personable, entertaining and all the same time deeply informed perspective. Absolutely loved my conversation with him on The Resilience Plan!”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sean Daly, M.Ed
    United States2 months ago
  • The best podcast in practical mindset improvement

    This is the type of content you listen to to 10x the power of your mindset and think differently to maximise your potential

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ks world
    Netherlands3 months ago
  • I've become a fast fan of your podcast!

    Podchaser
    5
    Kris Ward
    5 months ago
  • Powerful and relatable Podcast

    I absolutely love every episode that Kwame does. He is relatable and real, and his questions have been thought out. He’s able to draw authenticity vulnerability out of every guest that he interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RashmiAiran
    United States5 months ago
  • High praise

    Excellent podcast. Well done, well edited, sophisticated and challenging content and conversations. I am so grateful for content like this and people like Kwame. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glidingtalon
    United States6 months ago

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Energetic host with thoughtful, practical questions
Guests consistently deliver powerful, actionable insights
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#205
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#243
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#244
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Talking Points

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Will AI Take Your Job? The Honest Answer from Inside Silicon Valley - With Arnnon Geshuri
Q: When it comes to the human centered skills that will be preserved going forward, what are those things that people should focus on?
Geshuri emphasizes curiosity and systems thinking, along with learning to experiment with AI tools and continually adapt as technology changes.
Lessons From Steve Jobs on Leading With Love, With Ron Johnson
Q: What's a compelling argument for love and kindness as fundamental principles in business?
Johnson argues that people respond to kindness at work as they do at home, school and in sports, and that leaders can choose to lead with love rather than fear.
Will AI Take Your Job? The Honest Answer from Inside Silicon Valley - With Arnnon Geshuri
Q: We divide AI implementation to three buckets. The first one is anything that causes friction in a person's work or a person's life, you can automate. What are the other buckets?
Geshuri says AI can also augment human work, such as identifying themes in survey data while people make the final decisions, and that some responsibilities, including judgment and career advice, should remain human.
Lessons From Steve Jobs on Leading With Love, With Ron Johnson
Q: What is the single thing, the single most important thing that Steve Jobs taught you that business school did not?
Johnson says Jobs taught him to ruthlessly eliminate hurry: take the time needed to make products great rather than rushing to launch.
How to Talk About Money Without Ruining Your Relationships - ft. NerdWallet’s Sean Pyles & Elizabeth Ayoola
Q: What is the number one money conversation that people avoid and who are they avoiding it with?
Ayoola says people often avoid asking parents about wills, trusts and financial documents, while Pyles says people may hide credit card debt from a partner. Both explain that openness can help families and couples make plans and avoid stress.

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Big Swings Only features conversations with high-achievers, leaders, and entrepreneurs who pushed beyond comfort to pursue ambitious goals. Episodes blend practical negotiation and leadership frameworks with personal stories about risk-taking, resilience, and turning fear into action. Listeners can expect actionable tactics, clear models for decision-making, and inspiration from guests who've built significant impact across business, psychology, and personal development. A standout aspect is the host's relatable, calm interview style and a focus on “big swings” as a pathway to growth, making complex topics accessible for professionals seeking tangible takeaways and a mindset shift.

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