Difficult Conversations with Jennifer Bicknell

Avoiding a difficult conversation may feel easier, but workplace issues rarely resolve themselves.Welcome to Under the Rug at Work, where we shine light on the things that are normally swept under the rug. On this episode, our Founder and Chief Courage Officer, Nicole Turnbull, chats with Jennifer Bicknell about preventing workplace disputes by having difficult conversations early.Jennifer is the founder of Bicknell Law & Consulting and an “unlawyery” lawyer with more than 30 years of experience. After seeing how many legal disputes could have been prevented through earlier conversations, she shifted her focus from dispute resolution to dispute prevention.Nicole and Jennifer discuss why leaders avoid conversations about performance and behaviour, the risks of waiting too long and how clear, fair communication can stop small issues from escalating.You can subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube, and share this episode with someone who’s ready to address workplace issues before they escalate.Connect with Jennifer:LinkedInInstagram FacebookWebsite