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Why a Quick Pause Makes People Actually Listen
Description Unshakable doesn’t mean unbothered. In this episode of Big Swings Only, Kwame Christian sits down with Heather R. Younger, an attorney turned culture architect, Thinkers50 Radar thought leader, and author of five books, including her newest, The Unshakable Team. They ... Show More
1 h
Nov 9
If You’re an Entrepreneur Afraid of Failure, You HAVE to Hear This | Claire Coder
Most people hear “99.9% of businesses fail” and hedge their bets. Claire Coder heard it at 18 and dropped out of college to go all in. In this episode of Big Swings Only, Kwame Christian sits down with Claire Coder, founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. She’s a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree ... Show More
58m 42s
Nov 5
Why Qualified People Get Passed Over - Heather Spilsbury
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 board seats are never posted, how ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 2025
How To Stay In Control! Even When Conversations Turn Emotional
When someone gets emotional in conversation, it can be tough to know how to respond. In this episode, I share how to keep your cool without shutting them down or losing yourself in the moment. You’ll learn how to recognize your own physical reactions, ground yourself with simple ... Show More
22m 18s
Oct 2025
How To Speak CLEARLY & Confidently Under Pressure
Ever find your mind going blank when all eyes are on you? Even with 10/10 expertise, if you can't communicate your ideas clearly under pressure, you're doing your hard work a disservice. In this episode, I’ll share a powerful 3-step framework to help you communicate with bulletpr ... Show More
9m 30s
Feb 2025
217. Silence Your Inner Critic: How to Stop Caring What Others Think (Without Burning Professional Bridges)
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-size: 12pt; line-height: 110%; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"> Are you tired of holding back in meetings, second-guessing your decisions, or letting the fear of judgment keep you from sharing your brilliant ideas? In this value-packed e ... Show More
21m 21s
Oct 2022
What Can I Do About Overwhelm? — Emotion Series #10
<p>In this episode, coach Mina Lee joins Joe to explore the nature and emotional dynamics of overwhelm. They inspect how it shows up in our lives and the emotional blocks, beliefs, and nervous system responses that keep it in place.</p><p>Tune in for a fresh perspective on how to ... Show More
50m 37s
You’re not weak — your nervous system is just overwhelmed.
In this deeply practical episode, Kwame Christian sits down with coach and educator Jay Fields to unpack why so many of us lose ourselves in high-stakes conversations. Whether it’s people-pleasing, freezing, or shrinking to avoid conflict, Jay explains how your body’s responses hijack your ability t ... Show More
<p class="p1">Ever notice how the moments you most need to keep your cool are exactly when your body decides to betray you?</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Whether it's before a big presentation, during an important conversation, or in any high-stakes situation - this physi ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">In this episode, I sat down with the incredible Rebecca Campbell to talk about something many of us don't focus on nearly enough: nervous system healing.</p> <p dir="ltr">We talked about: </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why ne ... Show More
