{"podcast":{"title":"Big Swings Only","slug":"negotiate-anything-5844366","podcast_index_feed_id":5844366,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/LI9239874689","website_url":"http://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/17f9602a-ee8c-11ec-92bf-d711c1f4acfb/image/6855b3ea37e51bfd9caf2a499d1f3ad1.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"American Negotiation Institute","episode_count":1861,"summary":"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. Subscrib…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-10T16:17:40.778620+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366"},"episode":{"title":"Selena Rezvani: Stop Trying to Prove You Belong—Be Yourself, and Go for It","slug":"selena-rezvani-stop-trying-to-prove-you-belong-be-yourself-and-go-for-it","published_at":"2026-08-24T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366/selena-rezvani-stop-trying-to-prove-you-belong-be-yourself-and-go-for-it","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-68b9f3f0d5d94d8302cbc0c0/traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP1140573648.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-68b9f3f0d5d94d8302cbc0c0/traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP1140573648.mp3","summary":"What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next opportunity is the decision to reject yourself before anyone else can? Leadership expert and bestselling author Selena Rezvani joins Kwame Christian to explore what it really takes to advocate for yourself, take bigger swings, and keep moving when fear, perfectionism, or self-doubt tells you to play it safe. Selena shares the bold ask that changed the course of her college years, the career rejection she turned into an unexpected opportunity, and why high achievers need to stop tying their worth to their accomplishments. They also unpack the power of a “win or learn” mindset, giving yourself permission to be a beginner, leading with vulnerability, building psychological safety, handling criticism, and showing up as your authentic self. If you’ve been waiting until you feel confident, qualified, or completely ready to make your move, this conversation is your reminder: take the shot anyway. 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