Negotiate Anything How to Control Your Hormones Before You Ruin the Negotiation — with David JP Phillips
Apr 17, 2025
David JP Phillips, a renowned global speaking icon and author of 'High on Life,' shares insights on harnessing hormones for effective negotiations. He reveals how to boost your confidence by understanding and manipulating six key neurochemicals, including testosterone and oxytocin. Learn to trigger the right emotional states, build trust without vulnerability, and enhance creativity before high-stakes conversations. David also discusses the balance between assertiveness and empathy, providing tactical tools to influence both your mood and the mindset of others.
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Testosterone Effects Equal by Percentage
- Elevating testosterone by 10% has similar psychological effects on men and women despite different baselines.
- Women often gain more benefits from these exercises than men.
Boost Testosterone Quickly
- Prepare for a negotiation by stacking testosterone-boosting activities over the week with victories and risk-taking exercises.
- For a quick boost, combine six methods: confident walking posture, warrior breathing, energizing music, mantras, primal scream, and an anchoring gesture.
Balance Testosterone with Oxytocin
- Blend elevated testosterone with oxytocin before negotiations to balance confidence with trust and care.
- Use personal photos of loved ones to quickly raise oxytocin and foster presence and empathy.
