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Mar 2022
33m 13s

The Psychology of a Difficult Conversati...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
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In this episode, Jay Fields, Somatic Coach, Educator, and Author, discusses what is going on inside your brain during a difficult conversation. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Jay-Fields.com LinkedIn Learning Courses Follow Jay on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Jay Fields 
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