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Jun 2023
49m 50s

Brain & Body Optimization for Powerful N...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
About this episode

Are you ready to revolutionize your negotiation approach? Join host Kwame Christian as he welcomes Ava Diamond, a BioPsychoSocial Entrepreneur and expert in brain and body optimization, to the Negotiate Anything podcast. Dive into the world of brain fitness and discover how it can supercharge your negotiation skills. From managing cortisol levels to leveraging meta-communication, Ava shares valuable techniques and insights to help you excel in difficult conversations. Get ready to optimize your brain and achieve negotiation success!


You'll learn how to: 

-Optimize your brain for peak negotiation performance

-Manage cortisol and leverage body-moving strategies

-Harness the power of meta-communication for successful negotiations


Ava Diamond is a clinical psychotherapist, coach, and consultant specializing in brain optimization. She offers an online course on brain care at Ava Diamond's Mental Fitness. Visit her website to learn more about her courses, schedule a call, and subscribe to her newsletter, "Brain & Body Optimization," at Ava Diamond's LinkedIn Newsletter for valuable insights. Connect with Ava on LinkedIn for the latest updates and access to her wealth of expertise in improving mental fitness and achieving peak performance.


 Online course on brain care at https://www.avadiamondmentalfitness.com/.


Subscribe to her newsletter, "Brain & Body Optimization," at https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7006297679936819201/


https://www.avadiamondmentalfitness.com/.


Connect with Ava on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/avadiamondcoaching/


Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/


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