Why Avoiding Difficult Conversations Is Destroying Your Team | Team Performance Expert Sherry Bevan

Sherry Bevan — a team performance and talent development consultant with over 25 years of experience leading and building high-performing teams across technology, professional services, sports, and the charity sector. Sherry helps organisations strengthen collaboration, elevate leadership, and build thriving team cultures through her Human Edge Framework.Connect with Sherry:https://www.sherrybevan.co.uk/00:00 Introduction 00:36 People First03:56 Building Connection in Teams11:19 Psychological Safety14:17 Balancing Care and Accountability20:14 Feedback and Celebration23:43 Navigating Difficult Conversations26:48 Personal Feelings in Leadership29:36 Self-Reflection and Journaling33:39 Psychological Safety38:35 The Human Edge Framework for Leadership44:22 Embracing Imperfection and Learning from Failure