live a more inspired life

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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!

an image of Avi hakhamanesh on a rooftop

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.

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.

David Sauvage

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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 BULLST**

Seek Truth. Speak Truth.

Show. Don’t Tell.

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

Embrace complexity.

PLAY

PLAY

PLAY

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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!

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