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The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations

The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations

Hosted by: Chris Wong & Lucie Tesarova

Welcome to "The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations," the podcast that takes you on a transformative journey through the world of interpersonal communication. Join us as we explore the delicate dance of...

Episodes

Building a Culture of Champions with Jevon Gondwe (Part 1)

Season #2

How do you build High-Performing Teams? What kind of skills and factors are essential for effective leadership? Join us for a conversation with Jevon Gondwe to hear his personal anecdotes and insights that highlight...
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Transform crisis into an opportunity with Scott Harvey (Part 2 - Roleplay)

Season #2

How can you turn a crisis into an opportunity and rebuild trust? Join us for another episode of the Art & Science of Difficult Conversations, where we had a conversation with Scott Harvey, who has 20 years of...
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Transform crisis into an opportunity with Scott Harvey (Part 1)

Season #2

How can you turn a crisis into an opportunity and rebuild trust?  Join us for another episode of the Art & Science of Difficult Conversations, where we had a conversation with Scott Harvey, who has 20 years of...
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Part 2: How to talk about race and social justice (with Hilary Giovale)

Season #2

Is it possible to talk about race and social justice in a productive way? Listen to our interview with Hilary Giovale to find out the answer to that question and more! We discuss the challenges with having these...
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How to Talk about Race and Social Justice with Hilary Giovale

Season #2

Is it possible to talk about race and social justice in a productive way? Listen to our interview with Hilary Giovale to find out the answer to that question and more! We discuss the challenges with having these...
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The SIMPLEST Way to read someone's nonverbals

Season #2

Welcome to Season 3! Chris and Lucie are back with a whole new season, but we’re starting things off simple since Lucie’s tied up! In this episode, Chris delves into the importance of nonverbal communication and...
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Compilation: Politics, Money, and Marriage

Season #2

NOTES:   One more week of rest!  In this week's compilation, we re-visit episodes on how to talk about politics, money issues, and marriage issues.   Season 3 starts next week!   Contact us:Email...
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Compilation: Feedback Strategies that ACTUALLY work

Season #2

SHOW NOTES: More rest month!  In this week’s compilation episode, feedback is on the menu – specifically, how do you give feedback that sticks?  Chris and Lucie discuss five key elements that contribute to successful...
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Brave conversations that could save a life (Compilation Episode)

Season #2

Trigger Warning: Suicide, Sexual AbuseIf you or someone you love is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please reach out for help:USA: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – call or text 988Canada: Call 1-1-833-456-4566...
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C2: Leading Through Change: Real Conversations About Resistance, Layoffs, and Emotional Intelligence

Season #2

“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence itself, but to act with yesterday's logic.” – Peter Drucker Welcome to this special compilation episode of The Art & Science of Difficult...
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Compilation Episode - The Art of Setting Boundaries

Season #2

Can you believe we are at the end of Season 2 of the Art & Science of the Difficult Conversations Podcast? What a journey it has been! We have had many amazing guests and episodes on different difficult topics to...
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Where do things stand after 2 years?

Season #2

Summary:  In this episode, Chris and Lucie do their annual round up and reflect on season 2 of their podcast.  They discuss listener engagement, popular episodes, and personal insights gained from their conversations....
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