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The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations

The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations

Hosted by: Chris Wong & Lucie Tesarova

Ever had to have that difficult conversation with someone that you dreaded? You are not alone. Join us to explore how to improve how you handle difficult conversations with your team or loved ones. When we communicate...

Episodes

How can women in leadership thrive? (Part 1 with Ashley Cox)

Season #3

In this week’s interview, Ashley Cox, a leadership mentor and expert in women in business, joins Chris to share her insights on leadership, gender dynamics, and building successful, people-centered businesses.  Lucie,...
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How to deal with difficult emotions in Difficult Conversations (Part 2 with Laura Morgan)

Season #3

If last week was helpful (or if you didn’t watch it, go back now and listen!), this week kicks it up to the next level.  In part 2 of their conversation with Laura Morgan, she helps us navigate some tricky...
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How to get comfortable with emotions in difficult conversations (Part 1 with Laura Morgan)

Season #3

One of the most common questions we get is “how do we manage the emotions that inevitably come up in difficult conversations?”  And our guest this week, Laura Morgan, knows exactly how to deal with it.  With a...
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How to Deliver Bad News Effectively with Dr. Toby Campbell (Part 2)

Season #3

Explore effective strategies for delivering bad news, managing difficult conversations, and fostering a supportive team culture with our guest today, Toby Campbell. Learn practical techniques, metaphors, and...
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How to Deliver Bad News: Insights from end-of-life conversations (Part 1)

Season #3

In this episode, Dr. Toby Campbell, an oncologist and expert in serious illness conversations, shares insights on how to navigate difficult medical discussions, especially around delivering bad news and organ...
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How to Advocate for Self and Others - Roleplay (Part 2)

Season #3

In this insightful interview, Gift Tshuma shares practical strategies for inclusive leadership, effective advocacy, and navigating difficult conversations in the workplace. Discover how to approach accessibility...
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How to Speak Up When the System Wasn't Built for You (Part 1)

Season #3

Episode Overview In this powerful Part 1 conversation, hosts Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova sit down with Gift Tshuma — disability rights advocate, accessibility specialist, musician, and co-founder of Tshuma...
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How to make difficult conversations simpler (Part 2 with Travis Dalrymple)

Season #3

Summary:  In part 2 of their conversation, Chris, Lucie, and Travis walk through practical strategies for having difficult conversations, asking effective questions, and improving communication in leadership. They...
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How to make difficult conversations simpler (Part 1 with Travis Dalrymple)

Season #3

Summary: This week, join Lucie and Chris as they interview Travis Dalrymple, a leadership coach and former entertainer, who shares his unconventional journey through various careers.  He wrote a fun leadership book...
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How to deal with overbearing parents (Part 2 with Roberta Dombrowski)

Season #3

In part 2 of their interview with Roberta Dombrowski, Chris and Lucie pick her brain on how to deal with the guilt trips and the reality that sometimes these conversations happen over and over again – often pushing...
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How to set boundaries with your family (Part 1 with Roberta Dombrowski)

Season #3

Summary: In this week’s episode, Chris and Lucie get the privilege to interview Roberta Dombrowski, a coach who helps leaders function at their best.  She’s also experienced in setting boundaries, both at work and in...
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Roleplay: Dealing with Inappropriate Jokes in the Workplace (Part 2)

Season #3

Rachel Platt shares practical strategies for addressing disrespectful behavior, giving effective feedback, and fostering respectful workplace environments. This episode covers handling difficult conversations, timing...
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