
Everything you've been told about reducing stress is wrong—and it might be making things worse.
In this episode, neuroscientist Rebecca Heiss reveals groundbreaking insights about why trying to eliminate stress at work often backfires. You'll learn the science-backed strategy to turn stress into your greatest professional advantage, how your beliefs about stress directly impact your health and performance, and practical tools you can start using immediately to transform workplace anxiety into lasting resilience. If you're tired of fighting a losing battle against stress, this conversation could change everything.
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Aug 7
41 min

What does it really take to build a $745 million startup from the ground up? Hint: It’s messy, painful, and nothing like the glamorous success stories you’ve heard.
In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Kwame Christian sits down with Cas and Mike Lazerow—the entrepreneurial power couple behind the massive success of Golf.com, which they sold to Time Warner for $745 million. But behind the impressive exit lies a story of relentless struggle, countless pivots, and emotional battles most founders never talk about.
Cas and Mike pull back the curtain on entrepreneurship’s harshest realities, sharing:
How embracing brutally tough conversations transformed their business (and marriage).
The secret mindset shifts that separate those who rise from those who burn out.
Why falling in love with the hardest parts of your journey can become your ultimate competitive edge.
This isn’t just another success story. It’s an honest look at the intense emotional cost that comes with high-stakes entrepreneurship—and a masterclass in how to survive the darkest moments of building something great.
If you’re grinding day after day, wondering why success still feels impossibly far away, this episode offers the reset and insights you never knew you needed.
Welcome to the real journey. It’s time to start shoveling.
Hit play now, and discover what success truly costs.
Buy The Book: Shoveling $h!t: A Love Story About the Entrepreneur’s Messy Path to Success
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Aug 4
1 hr 7 min

Most people will never learn what you're about to hear...
In this one-hour masterclass, Kwame Christian sits down with Mike Inman — the #1 negotiation trainer who has coached over 8,000 B2B negotiations and closed more than $1 billion in deals. Mike shares raw, practical, and battle-tested advice you can use immediately to transform the way you negotiate. No fluff. No theory. Just one straight hour of negotiation strategies that actually work.
If you’ve ever wondered how world-class negotiators stay calm under pressure, adapt to any situation, and win without destroying relationships, this is your episode.
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Jul 31
1 hr 8 min

If you feel stuck, changing jobs might not be the answer.
In this powerful conversation with bestselling author and workplace strategist Elizabeth Lotardo, we uncover the real reason so many professionals feel unfulfilled at work… and what to do about it.
Buy The Book: Leading Yourself: Find More Joy, Meaning, and Opportunities in the Job You Already Have (Despite Imperfect Bosses, Weird Economies, Lethargic Coworkers, Annoying Systems, and Too Many Deliverables
You’ll learn:
The mindset shift that can transform your job (without a promotion or raise)
How to find meaning, joy, and growth right where you are
Why “ownership” might be the most freeing concept of your career
The 4-word mental reframe that changes everything
If you're tired of waiting for your boss, your company, or your next role to fix things… this episode is your chance to take control — starting today.
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Jul 28
48 min

The future you're building is scaring the people around you — and that's exactly why you feel stuck
You're not stuck because you lack vision — you're stuck because the system fears the future you're trying to build.
In this powerful conversation, futurist and strategist Hussein Hallak joins Kwame Christian to unpack what it really takes to lead when the future is uncertain, the past is pulling you back, and the system resists every step you take.
We dive deep into:
Why most people live according to decisions they made 10 years ago
How to reclaim your narrative and stop outsourcing your future
The real reason leaders burn out when trying to create change
How AI is accelerating faster than we can psychologically handle
What to do when your organization isn't ready for your vision
This episode is for you if you're building something that doesn't exist yet — and you're tired of asking for permission to do it.
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Jul 24
55 min

Your nervous system holds the key to real confidence.
You know the moment—your chest tightens, your mind blanks, and you freeze… right when it matters most. In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Jay Fields, somatic coach to Fortune 100 leaders and author of Teaching People Not Poses, to unpack the real reason we lose confidence under pressure—and how to stop it.
Discover Jay’s powerful “Hey, Wait” method to interrupt emotional hijacks, stay grounded in tense conversations, and actually like who you are when the stakes are high. Whether you’re negotiating, leading, or trying to stop people-pleasing, this conversation gives you tools your nervous system will thank you for.
This isn’t mindset fluff—it's embodied change.
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Jul 21
53 min

You’ve done the work. You’ve checked every box. But somehow, promotions pass you by, your ideas go unheard, and less qualified people keep rising faster. Why? Because in today’s world, connection beats competence. In this episode, you’ll learn why being excellent isn’t enough—and how to start building the kind of strategic relationships that actually move careers forward. Our guest is a top relationship strategist who has coached leaders around the world on how to turn their network into a true competitive edge. You’ll walk away with practical tools to be remembered, respected, and recommended—without ever feeling fake. If your work isn’t speaking for itself, maybe it’s time to let the right people do the talking.
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Jul 17
42 min

What if everything you believe about homelessness is wrong? In this eye-opening episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Beth Silverman, co-founder of the Lotus Campaign, to reveal the hidden economic drivers behind America’s housing crisis — and why traditional charity models often do more harm than good. Discover how Beth has housed nearly 700 people for an average of $1,200 each by building radical partnerships with landlords, nonprofits, and governments.
Learn how to overcome resistance, align competing interests, and persuade private sector players to solve public problems. If you're ready to ditch the myths and discover real solutions, this episode is for you.
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Jul 14
47 min

Narcissists don’t negotiate—they manipulate.
In this episode, negotiation expert Kwame Christian interviews attorney and bestselling author Rebecca Zung to break down how narcissists think—and how to outsmart them in any negotiation.
You’ll learn how to recognize narcissistic behavior, set strong boundaries, and protect yourself from manipulation. Rebecca shares her powerful S.L.A.Y. Method, designed to help you negotiate with high-conflict, toxic personalities at work, in relationships, and beyond.
Whether you're navigating divorce, workplace conflict, or family drama, this episode offers practical tools to handle narcissists with confidence, clarity, and control.
If you’ve ever felt powerless with a toxic person, this is your roadmap to take your power back.
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Jul 10
48 min

What if you could detect a lie without asking a single question? In this episode, we sit down with John R. "Jack" Schafer, a former FBI behavioral analyst and author of The Like Switch, to uncover the elite tools used by the FBI to detect deception—tools you can use in your everyday life. From the subtle power of elicitation to the science behind the word “well,” Dr. Schafer reveals how small signals can expose big lies. You’ll learn how to read nonverbal cues, handle omissions, and disarm deception without damaging the relationship. Whether you're negotiating a deal, interviewing a candidate, or just navigating a tough conversation, this episode will change the way you listen, forever.
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Buy Now: The Truth Detector: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide for Getting People to Reveal the Truth (The Like Switch Series Book 2)
Buy Now: The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over (1) (The Like Switch Series)
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Jul 7
52 min
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