Sasha Ghavami

Speaker, trainer, lawyer, and NFL player agent

Meet Sasha Ghavami

Fascinated by the business side of sports, Sasha Ghavami, speaker, proudly calls himself a sports nerd. A member of the Quebec Bar, he combines his two passions: law and sports. Despite his young age, he has carved out a place in the highly exclusive circle of NFL agents. Sasha has always wanted to become a player agent—in fact, by the age of 12, he was already following all sports news, in both English and French.

At once an ally and a challenge, Sasha Ghavami has earned respect through honesty and straightforwardness. “You can always make your mark, no matter how. If you perform, you’ll get your chance. That goes on the field and in the office too.” After his conference, words like goals, drive, challenges, perseverance, effort, planning, creativity, confidence, loving what you do, staying true to your values, caring for people, and having fun will stay with you.

Speaking topics of Sasha Ghavami:

Sports | Law | Negotiation

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Testimonials

Mes collègues et moi-même avons trouvé la conférence et le conférencier très intéressants. Nos conseillers nous ont informés que ce moment a permis de voir la négociation sous un autre angle de curiosité, d’écoute et ainsi diminuer la pression qui les habite. La conférence a permis une belle réflexion à chacun et a permis de renforcer des comportements que nous valorisons en accompagnement avec nos membres et clients.

Desjardins – Caisse du Sud de la Chaudière

Keynotes

de 45 à 90 minutes, au choix
French and English
Rencontre de personnalisation incluse
Available in-person and virtually

In his presentations, Sasha Ghavami breaks down the art of negotiation, showing how to turn every interaction into an opportunity—even when dealing with the most challenging personalities.

Discover his talks and see how they can be tailored to your audience.

Negotiating with difficult personalities

In this lecture, we will discuss some common obstacles that arise in negotiations. It often happens that we negotiate with people who have more aggressive, rigid or other personalities. We will evaluate the best methods to succeed in our negotiations despite these personalities that can be destabilizing. It is important to learn how to negotiate well with all types of personalities, not just those that are close to our style.

How I broke into the inner circle of NFL agents

Sasha Ghavami, 29, is a lawyer and football agent for over 30 clients, among others. Among his clients is his long-time friend, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif. At just 22 years old, Sasha helped Laurent reach the NFL and sign a lucrative contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. An excellent negotiator, creative and original, this little guy shares their road to the NFL.

Negotiation is a pleasure, not a burden! (Formula 60 min)

Too often regarded as a talent reserved for a select few, Sasha Ghavami, speaker and a lawyer who focuses on negotiation strategies, demystifies the art of negotiation with a few techniques and examples accessible to all.

In his lecture, Mr. Ghavami will discuss :

What is the purpose of a real negotiation?
What are the basic principles of being an excellent negotiator?
What makes a good negotiation?
What type of negotiator are you (hard negotiator)?
What type of negotiator are you (soft negotiator)?
The two applicable negotiation philosophies.
The stages of a negotiation.
Tactics useful in all negotiations.
How to build an offer?
Influencing vs. convincing?
Potential problems – how to avoid them?
Pitfalls to avoid.
Question time.

“Many participants in this training conference mentioned that it was at university level” Guy Bourgeois

Workshops

2 to 6 hours
French and English
Personalization meeting included
Available in-person and virtually

In his trainings, Sasha Ghavami equips participants with concrete, actionable techniques to negotiate with confidence and effectiveness. His approaches are practical, tailored to each organization’s realities, and designed to help every participant turn what they learn into tangible results.

Discover his trainings and see how they can be customized for your audience.

Practical negotiation workshop (180 min.)

Benefit from the negotiating experience of Sasha Ghavami, speaker, by taking part in her 3-hour hands-on workshop on the rules of effective negotiation. You’ll learn the most effective negotiation strategies to help you maximize your results. What’s more, you’ll take part in a mock negotiation workshop, led by Sasha himself, with the other participants.

Webinars

Pre-recorded
60 minutes
Français
$74.95

Sasha Ghavami shows you how to anticipate the unexpected and better understand yourself to succeed in negotiations.
Explore his webinars and strengthen your negotiation skills.

Technical requirements for Sasha Ghavami:

Micro-casque

Petite table (pour déposer notes et bouteille d'eau)

Ordinateur PC / Le conférencier apporte sa présentation sur clé USB

(PowerPoint presentation)

Projecteur et écran

Télécommande à distance

Moniteur de retour (si possible)

About Sasha Ghavami

Trained as a lawyer, Sasha Ghavami focuses his practice on negotiation strategies. He is often called upon to negotiate agreements in the legal field and to find solutions to resolve disputes between parties. He brings creativity and originality to the table, aiming for outcomes that satisfy all parties involved.

In parallel, Sasha is also an athlete manager and a certified player agent in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL), representing over 30 clients across the two leagues. He is also the president of VA-AS University Recruitment Inc., where he handles contract negotiations between players and professional teams, secures sponsorship deals, and manages athletes’ careers and post-career transitions. His clients include Laurent Duvernay-Tardif (former NFL player with the Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets), Antony Auclair (Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2017–2021, Houston Texans 2021–2022), Ryan Hunter (Toronto Argonauts), and Mathieu Betts (BC Lions).

Experience:

Developing negotiation strategies for businesses
Implementing structured preparation processes for negotiations
Understanding negotiation stakes and finding solutions
Developing negotiation techniques tailored to individual personalities

Clips and Interviews with Sasha Ghavami

Except from his conference “Comment j’ai percé le cercle fermé des agents de la NFL” (french)

Presented at our 2017 Speakers Showcase

Except from his conference “Négocier, un plaisir et non un fardeau!”

Presented at our 2017 Speakers Showcase

Entrevue avec Sasha Ghavami:

Les clés d’une négociation gagnant-gagnant

COMMENT ÇA VA

Discussion avec Sasha Ghavami au temps du COVID-19

PepTalk sur la route avec… Sasha Ghavami

Where to watch, listen, and read Sasha Ghavami?

Sasha Ghavami regularly shares his expertise through various interviews and appearances, including the podcast Ça dépend de toi with Sonia Tremblay, where he discusses leadership and performance.

He is also co-host of the podcast Sports Inc., launched in 2025 with Geneviève Tardif, which delves into the heart of the “business of sports”: negotiations, payroll, media rights, collective agreements… A behind-the-scenes look at an industry that is as strategic as it is exciting.

Explore his analyses, talks, and content to gain a better understanding of what drives today’s sports industry.

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