{"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":"What Bruce Lee Taught Me About Negotiation","slug":"what-bruce-lee-taught-me-about-negotiation","published_at":"2026-04-22T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/negotiate-anything-5844366/what-bruce-lee-taught-me-about-negotiation","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/YAP8273603531.mp3?updated=1776713312","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/s.gum.fm/s-68b9f3f0d5d94d8302cbc0c0/traffic.megaphone.fm/YAP8273603531.mp3?updated=1776713312","summary":"From sleeping on the beach to building a billion-dollar empire — this episode proves that adversity isn’t the end of your story, it’s the beginning of your edge. In this powerful masterclass from Negotiate Anything, you’ll hear how top performers across industries transform setbacks into strategic advantage—and how you can do the same. Entrepreneur Shaheen Shahn unpacks the mindset behind mastering negotiation, revealing why success isn’t about memorizing tactics, but about showing up with presence, authority, and authenticity. Along the way, he shares hard-earned lessons from surviving adversity, navigating high-stakes business, and turning rejection into rocket fuel. Then, through real-world stories of crisis, competition, and resilience, you’ll discover what it truly means to negotiate—not just with others, but with yourself. From managing emotions under pressure to building trust in chaotic situations, this episode breaks down how elite performers stay grounded and decisive when it matters most. Whether you’re closing deals, leading a team, or navigating life’s toughest conversations, this episode will challenge how you think about influence, confidence, and human connection. Because at the highest level, negotiation isn’t about winning—it’s about becoming the kind of person others trust to win with.","meta_description":"From sleeping on the beach to building a billion-dollar empire — this episode proves that adversity isn’t the end of your story, it’s the beginning of you…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4154,"processing_state":"failed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/negotiate-anything-5844366/episodes/what-bruce-lee-taught-me-about-negotiation/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/what-bruce-lee-taught-me-about-negotiation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}