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Negotiation
Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Emotional Intelligence
Communication
Difficult Conversations
Negotiation Skills
Mental Health
Authenticity
Entrepreneurship
Networking
Personal Development
Salary Negotiation
Deception
Storytelling
Trust
Interpersonal Communication
Neuroplasticity
Failure
Presence

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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Why do some people seem addicted to conflict — and what can we actually do about it?

In this powerful episode, conflict resolution expert Bill Eddy breaks down the four key traits of high-conflict personalities and teaches us how to deal with them —... more

Travel doesn’t just show you the world — it shows you yourself.

And sometimes, what you discover is not what you expected.

In this powerful conversation, journalist and travel creator Nicole Phillip joins Kwame to explore the intersection of identit... more

Lisa Bilyeu shares the raw truth behind her journey — from shipping protein bars out of her living room to leading one of the most influential wellness brands in the world. Together with Kwame Christian, she unpacks what it really means to face failu... more

Your brain runs a persuasion campaign on you every single day — manufacturing certainty, defending beliefs that stopped being true years ago, and keeping you loyal to a version of yourself you never actually chose.

Owen Fitzpatrick has spent 25+ yea... more

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Recent Guests

Rashmi Airan
Ivy League–educated attorney who became a public speaker and author
Founder/CEO, speaker and author
Episode: She Was an Ivy League Lawyer — Until She Became a Felon: Rashmi Airan
Ryan Dunlap
Former SWAT hostage negotiator, founder of Conflict-ish, author
Conflict-ish; American Negotiation Institute
Episode: How to Build a Personal Brand Without Quitting Your Day Job - Ryan Dunlap & Njsane Courtney
Njsane Courtney
VP of HR, host of My Friend in HR
HR leadership, My Friend in HR
Episode: How to Build a Personal Brand Without Quitting Your Day Job - Ryan Dunlap & Njsane Courtney
Randy Gage
Author, entrepreneur, prosperity thinker
Wealth Without Apology / Breakthrough You
Episode: The Mind Viruses That Are Making You Poor (Without Knowing It) - with Randy Gage
Kevin Basik
Behavioral scientist with 24 years in the Air Force, advisor on values-driven leadership, founder of a leadership institute
National Medal of Honor Leadership Institute / American Negotiation Institute
Episode: The Courage Framework: Competence, Confidence, Commitment, with Kevin Basik
Patty Azzarello
Former HP general manager, Silicon Valley CEO, leadership author
Former HP executive; Author of Why Is She Still Here?
Episode: How to Stop Self-Sabotaging and Take Your Big Swing
Anthony Vinci
Former CIA field officer, entrepreneur, and investor
Veeco Technologies; The Fourth Intelligence Revolution (author)
Episode: The Intelligence Officer's Secret to Making Better Decisions - Anthony Vinci
Dr. Suzan Song
Psychiatrist and author
American Negotiation Institute
Episode: Why We Suffer and How We Heal - With Dr. Suzan Song
Ruth Gotian
Professor of Leadership and author featured for high-performance research
Weill Cornell Medicine; Columbia University (affiliations mentioned)
Episode: The Secret Pattern All High Achievers Share - Ruth Gotian

Host

Kwame Christian
Host of Negotiate Anything

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • I've become a fast fan of your podcast!

    Podchaser
    5
    Kris Ward
    2 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 States2 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 States3 months ago
  • All meat, no fat!

    Great content, actionable ideas from start to finish. And great chemistry with the guests makes the time fly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philly girl 2
    United States3 months ago
  • Great podcast & host!!

    I really love this podcast and Kwame is an excellent host! The episodes are so enlightening and insightful. 100% recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B5ABC
    United States4 months ago

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The show is seen as a top resource for mastering difficult conversations and improving workplace communication.
Listeners praise the host for thoughtful, practical questions and a warm interview style that makes complex ideas approachable.
Guests consistently provide powerful, real-world takeaways and actionable negotiation tactics.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#212
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Apple Podcasts
#213
Argentina/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#19
Argentina/Business
Apple Podcasts
#212
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Apple Podcasts
#224
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#233
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

She Was an Ivy League Lawyer — Until She Became a Felon: Rashmi Airan
Q: How did you begin to process the crisis and shift your mindset?
She describes moving from anger and denial to self-forgiveness, leaning on community, and gradually building a new sense of identity through gratitude, mentorship, and shared vulnerability.
The Mind Viruses That Are Making You Poor (Without Knowing It) - with Randy Gage
Q: How did you shift your identity to pursue a different path after wealth and success?
I embraced the concept of an identity shift, moving from a money-centric, four-quadrant model to a sovereign operator mindset that focuses on independence from external control and on creating real value.
The Mind Viruses That Are Making You Poor (Without Knowing It) - with Randy Gage
Q: So take us to that moment in the jail cell and what was running through your mind?
I believed I was capable of greatness after that encounter, and I leaned into mentors and teachers who saw potential in me, which set the stage for my later transformation.
The Intelligence Officer's Secret to Making Better Decisions - Anthony Vinci
Q: What do you want your lasting impact to be when you think about your mission and what you're building now at Veeco?
To improve decision making for people and organizations by making information and probabilistic forecasting accessible, so fewer important decisions are made on guesswork and more on structured analysis.
The Intelligence Officer's Secret to Making Better Decisions - Anthony Vinci
Q: Can you paint a picture of how you negotiated your way into dangerous environments and what that process looked like in practice?
It starts with understanding risk components, having a clear plan, backups, and adapting your presence and approach—treating people as partners rather than obstacles while staying under the radar when needed.

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A practical, leadership- and negotiation-focused show featuring interviews with entrepreneurs, authors, coaches, and experts who share frameworks, mindset shifts, and concrete tactics to improve communication, influence, and conflict resolution in both business and personal life. Episodes cover negotiation ethics, presence, boundary-setting, decision making under uncertainty, and strategies to build authentic leadership. Notable throughlines include leveraging psychological insights, data-driven approaches, and real-world stories from founders, clinicians, and executives to translate complex concepts into actionable steps. The show often pairs high-profile guests with hands-on guidance, sponsor integrations, and strategies you can apply rig... more

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2. Ryan Dunlap
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5. Kevin Basik
6. Patty Azzarello
7. Anthony Vinci
8. Dr. Suzan Song

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