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live a more inspired life

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Conversations & Resources that help you:

Feed Your Curiosity
Reveal new Insights
Transform Your Perspective

Do you feel a bit uninspired? Or maybe a little blah and less alive than you used to?

You’re open to exploring the possibilities, but don’t know where to start.


We spend our lives pushing, grinding and hustling to get that promotion, buy a nicer house, and go on a few more vacations. 

Before we realize it, we’re living our lives on autopilot.  Life just happens. Year in, year out.

Most of us live our lives on autopilot, also referred to as a hamster wheel.  The image is a gif of an illustration of an rabbit going round and round in a hamster wheel.

And even when we finally realize it, we have no idea how to make a shift to create the inspired, meaningful and fulfilling life we once imagined. Or maybe we don’t have the energy to try.

I know. I’ve been there. And I found my way back.

It IS possible to add a spark, and a sense of wonder back into our daily lives.

And that is the reason I created this site.

Welcome

to my inspiration library!

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Hi. I’m Avi.

I am a fiercely curious explorer.  A psychology nerd.  A truth-teller. And a brand strategist.

I’m fascinated by how we, humans, work. My eternal quest is to uncover how our inner worlds shape and run our outer lives. Our reality. Our relationships. Our careers and businesses.  And everything else.

And to share what I’m learning and living with you. 

So, if you’re looking to connect more deeply to yourself, build more authentic relationships, do more meaningful work, learn a ton, and live a more inspired life, this site is for you!

Let’s explore and grow together.

And play too.

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Every month, I send out a letter about the things I’m doing, and things I believe are worth sharing. Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Personal Reflections & Inspiration
  • Expert Insights & Curated Resources
  • Links to Upcoming Events

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Badass Team of Collaborators

I’ve got the baddest crew in the game wearing my chain!

I’m beyond excited to be collaborating with an amazing (and growing) team of knowledgeable, trusted, genuine, and straight-shooting badasses. And to be able to share their expertise, insights, practical guidance, and curated resources with you.

You can learn more about their background and what they’re up to by clicking on “read more” below.

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David Sauvage

David Sauvage is a teacher and trainer of empathy and emotional intelligence. He helps people understand themselves and each other….
Read More David Sauvage
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Nicoline Douwes Isema

Nicoline helps people from all walks of life reach breakthroughs by making sense of their dreams. She is also on a mission to show us all how we can use the power of sleep and dreams to wake up with new ideas and insights.
Read More Nicoline Douwes Isema
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Gary Noesner

Gary Noesner, FBI’s Former Chief Hostage Negotiator and the first ever Chief of the bureau’s Crisis Negotiation Unit led the evolution of crisis response strategies at the FBI. During his tenure, Gary investigated and negotiated some of the most-high profile hostage situations including hijackings, prison riots, militia standoffs, terrorist embassy takeovers, airplane hijackings, and kidnappings.
Read More Gary Noesner
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Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers

Dr. Tina Sellers is a licensed family and sex therapist, researcher, speaker, best selling author, and a leading voice on the on the impact of shame on sexual health.
Read More Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers
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Dr. Leslie Ellis

Dr. Leslie Ellis is a leading expert in somatic and experiential approaches to dreams and nightmares. She is author of “A Clinician’s Guide to Dream Therapy,” and offers online courses based on her extensive writing and research.
Read More Dr. Leslie Ellis
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Joan Ball

Joan Ball is a leadership consultant, researcher, author, and an associate professor at St. John’s University in New York. She works with emerging and established leaders to help them navigate change and uncertain transitions.
Read More Joan Ball

Our Compass

STAY CURIOUS


Question, inquire & explore.

Dig deeper for what lies beneath the surface.

Seek new perspectives.

PLAY THE LONG GAME


Build foundation first.

No short cuts. No quick fixes. No magic pill.


Slow and steady wins the race.

Process over outcome. Journey over destination.

CUT THE BULLS**T


Seek Truth. Speak Truth.

Show. Don’t Tell.

Spot and strip the nonsense, fluff, jargon, exaggerations, empty promises & hype.

Embrace complexity
.

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

Featured Conversations

Headshots of Avi Hakhamanesh and Gary Neosner on a dark teal background with the title: Life Lessons from the World's Top Hostage Negotiator with Gary Neosner
Inner World | Emotional Intelligence

Life Lessons from the World’s Top Hostage Negotiator — with Gary Noesner

Headshots of Avi Hakhamanesh and David Sauvage on a dark teal background with the title: "Emotions 101: The Most Important Truths About Your Emotions"
Inner World | Emotional Intelligence

Emotions 101: The Most Important Truths About Our Emotions

Headshots of Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers, Avi Hakhamanesh and Nicoline Douwes Isema over a green background with the title "The Importance of Pleasure and Healthy Sexuality: Part 1"
Inner World | Connection & Relationships

The Importance of Cultivating Pleasure and Healthy Sexuality: Part 1

Featured Writing

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Inner World | Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Self-Awareness: Why It’s So Hard to Know What You’re Feeling

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Inner World | Emotional Intelligence

What Am I Feeling? How to Cultivate Emotional Self-Awareness

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Outer World | Branding

For Web3 Power Brands, Trust is the Distinguishing Factor

Sav·vy

/ˈsavē/ —— adjective

shrewd and knowledgeable; having common sense and good judgment

sharp, sharp-witted, clever, intelligent, perceptive, on the ball, street-smart

p.s. It also rhymes with my name!

Subscribe to SAVVY Musings

Every month or so, I send out a letter about the things I’m doing, and things I believe are worth sharing. Here’s what you’ll get:

  • Personal Reflections & Inspiration
  • Expert Insights & Curated Resources
  • Links to Upcoming Events

Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

No BS. No spam. I promise:)

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