{"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":"The “Just Do It” Lie No One Talks About","slug":"the-just-do-it-lie-no-one-talks-about","published_at":"2026-04-18T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366/the-just-do-it-lie-no-one-talks-about","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/YAP6599608230.mp3?updated=1775838092","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-68b9f3f0d5d94d8302cbc0c0/traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP6599608230.mp3?updated=1775838092","summary":"What if the secret to winning any negotiation isn’t what you say—but what you notice about yourself in the moment? In this masterclass episode, we dive deep into the hidden power of curiosity—and how turning inward can completely transform the way you show up in high-stakes conversations. From unpacking the “mental baggage” we bring into every interaction to mastering subtle behavioral cues that influence outcomes, you’ll hear how top performers think, feel, and act under pressure. Featuring insights from a clinical psychologist and a former FBI behavioral expert, this episode blends psychology, negotiation strategy, and real-world storytelling to reveal: Why internal curiosity is your greatest negotiation advantage How past experiences silently shape your reactions (and sabotage results) The small, often overlooked behaviors that can make or break a deal Practical ways to stay present, composed, and effective—even in tense conversations The language shift that instantly lowers defenses and builds collaboration This isn’t theory—it’s a blueprint for becoming more self-aware, more persuasive, and ultimately, more effective in every conversation that matters. Your challenge: Get curious—about your thoughts, your emotions, or your behavior—today. It might just change everything. Because better negotiators don’t just understand others… they understand themselves first.","meta_description":"What if the secret to winning any negotiation isn’t what you say—but what you notice about yourself in the moment? In this masterclass episode, we dive de…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4354,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/negotiate-anything-5844366/episodes/the-just-do-it-lie-no-one-talks-about/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366/the-just-do-it-lie-no-one-talks-about.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}