Tough Conversations with David Wood
by David Wood
Our mission is Thriving Companies, Great Leaders. Avoiding Tough Conversations as leaders keeps us stuck and small, and is horrendously expensive. Our teams and companies are less engaged, experiencing conflict, and sometimes even quitting. But having Tough Conversations with courage and skill can become the defining moments of our careers, our relationships, and our lives. And employees become happier, thriving contributors who want to stick around because they love their job. David Wood talks with thought leaders like Byron Katie and Jack Canfield, top CEOs, and even prison inmates, to help you identify your Tough-Conversations Waiting-to-Happen, and to have those conversations with confidence and skill. So instead of the conversations blowing up in your face, you will artfully transform them into landmark events that expand your life, business, career, team and company. Tough Conversations = Extraordinary Work Results + Life Results. "The gold lies just on the other side of those s
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Be The Bad-Ass Leader People Want To Follow
I was recently interviewed about my new book by Kathryn Thompson, host of Be the Sought After Entrepreneur. We had an exciting conversation about my book, Mouse in the Room, and I went over some key points on being the bad-ass leader people want to follow! We discuss: How to have radical personal...
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Celebrating Funding of Name That Mouse Book
I'm excited to announce that my latest project - Mouse in the Room Book - has been funded. My co-author, Shaina List, and I thank you for your support! Tune in to this special episode of Tough Conversations, where I'm joined by Zach Kellum and Lauren Rayburn. I cover: What is a mouse? Why naming...
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From Triggered to Tranquil with Dr Susan Campbell
If you feel like your anxiety is getting in the way of life, then this podcast episode might be for you. Join me as I chat with Dr Susan Campbell on a therapy-tested approach that can defuse anger and stress reactions when it comes to dealing with anxiety. Topics covered include: How to get clear...
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Conflict = Energy with Jason Digges
Jason is the author of Conflict = Energy, and in this episode with Jason, we cover: Why this book? How does this relate to tough conversations? Welcome conflict! It's a good thing! Learn about our values. Check-in with self-emotional clarity. Curiosity. Connection over content. Naming what's...
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What Would Your Future Self Have You Do? (Dr. Benjamin Hardy)
Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist, successful entrepreneur and bestselling author of Willpower Doesn't Work and Personality Isn't Permanent. His blog is read by millions of people monthly and featured on Forbes, Fortune, and CNBC, and helps people break free from the shackles…
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John Gray (Mars Venus) on Emotional Nudity, and Tough Conversations Between the Sexes
http://playforreal.life - In this heart-opening dive into man-woman dynamics, learn why John Gray identifies as an emotional nudist, how his deep love for his wife still carries him today, and how to master tough conversations between the sexes. Is there someone you need to have a tough...
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Live Role Play – Be More Interested in Me
http://playforreal.life - This episode got real. I was being interviewed on the Hungry for Happiness podcast recently, when host Samantha Skelly bravely brought up a very real Tough Conversation she needed to have with someone. I love how sweet and vulnerable she was about the issue. Listen in…
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How to Make Anything Happen
http://playforreal.life - Do you know anyone that's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party? You do now. Steve Sims is a best selling Author with "BLUEFISHING - the art of...
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Speak with Love or Not at All + Shadow Healing with Matthew Mitchell
There's a dark or shadow side to everyone, and often that dark side shows up when we're emotional or have charge with someone. The key is to heal that 'shadow' and communicate with compassion and respect - as difficult as that may be. In this episode, I interview Matthew Mitchell, a...
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How to Gamify Your Life
http://playforreal.life - Have you ever considered scoring your own life and career? So you can play it better? In this episode I show you how I created my own rules of a great life, and TRACK the good and bad practices using a cool new app. I hope this inspires you to create your OWN rules, and...
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David's Life Journey – Hitting Rock Bottom and Rising From the Ashes
I got into coaching by accident. This excerpt from my Vroom Vroom Veer podcast appearance tells my personal story – from getting paid to live and work in another country, to my huge crash and burnout, to my more recent comeback. I'll even tell you why I left Bali in a hurry. Listen in for: How I...
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When You're Tempted to Stay Silent...Speak Up! (w/ Adam Lewis Walker)
What do you do when someone stands you up? Do you address it? Or... Don't rock the boat. Don't make waves. Don't bring up something that might be awkward for both people and could go horribly wrong. Do these seem like familiar strategies? Unfortunately, staying silent can harm the relationship.…
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Unconventional Speaking and Leading - with David Wood and Derek Loudermilk
Derek Loudermilk, host of The Art of Adventure podcast, interviewed me on a book he's writing, and I recorded it for my own records. But as I listened to the playback I realized that there was so much good content in it about what makes a great leader and leadership as a practice, and more, that…
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#MeToo: Should men be castrated, or cultivate their inner delicious beast? with Saida Desilets
It can be a pretty scary world right now for men with the "Me Too" movement hanging over our heads. And it can be challenging for women to set boundaries and still express all of who they are. Saida and I talk about how we can navigate arousal and the masculine and feminine energies in the...
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Fall in Love With Your Business, Job or Message with Lisa Cherney
This time, we're talking about "getting on your soapbox", and giving the phrase a bit of a PR makeover! We cover: How do you want to change the world? What is your mission? If you have a job, what's your secret mission to impact the world, through your job? Are you shy about getting on your...
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Mastermind Speech – Action, Truth and Daring
How can you double your productivity with a few simple steps? How can you increase your Truth-telling by 30%, and what would happen? How can you increase your Daring by 30%, and what might happen? I address these questions in my speech to Ezra Firestone's mastermind for successful e-commerce...
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The Woman Who Got me Into Prison - Live Demo with Laurie Lazar
Laurie Lazar , the director of Authentic Relating International, is the reason I've been to prison several times to train prison inmates in authentic relating. We cover: What to do if you haven't found your mission yet How Laurie discovered her mission The scariness, and power, of eye contact...
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Live Roleplay - How Do I Tell My Boss He's Abrasive?
An HR manager was worried about a potentially nerve-wracking conversation: how to tell her CEO he's abrasive! Listen in to hear: The 4 Step CASE model to having a Tough Conversation The importance of asking permission to have the conversation - and how! A great way to engage someone who could be...
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The How-to-Enjoy-Anything Experiment!
I deliberately recorded this episode while very sick in bed; barely moving. Many spiritual paths teach us to practice gratitude and appreciation. My teacher always said "What is the maximum potential of this moment?" Byron Katie might say "Love what is". Well that seems all fine and dandy for…
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Rape, Death and Work Insults - From Victim to Sovereign with Saida Desilets
Everyone may have a victimization experience in their life. It's something you can't control, is usually scary, but it isn't the same as victimhood. Dr. Saida Desilets tells her powerful story of not only overcoming a traumatic rape and possible death, but also the power of choosing to not be a...
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Live Role Play – Husband Thinks I'm Cheating
This role play may just have saved a marriage. Super tricky conversation where the participant's husband accuses her of cheating, and she's worried he'll ask her to leave. I was surprised by the amount of love and tenderness that emerged in the role play – and the participant seemed to shed quite…
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Got lockdown? Connect deeper with friends and family with this beautiful game
David shares a simple, free game you can play with the people you're on lock-down with. This will help you combat the stir-crazies and get to really know your bunker-mates! And - use this game with anyone, anywhere where you'd like to take the conversation a little deeper. *** For show notes and...
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How to Truly Connect with Remote Teams, Friends and Family During Covid19 Lockdown
"Happy Hour" with a glass of wine on zoom just doesn't cut it. It's good for chit chat, but not for really connecting, and feeling truly seen. More than ever, we now need connection and grounding - whether it's with your co-workers, your team, friends, or extended family. David Wood shares four...
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The Tough Conversations Keeping You from Wealth - with Rennie Gabriel
What are your tough conversations about money? Rennie even got me to set up an automated savings plan, and at the time of writing there's already $800 in there. 10 years from now I'm going to be super happy I met Rennie. Rennie is a TEDx speaker and the author of the award winning, best-selling...
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Get F'n Real with Lisa Cherney
We cover how turning people off can turn you on and explode your profit in this episode. Lisa has been mentoring millionaire entrepreneurs for over 20 years. This is especially powerful if you run a business or are in charge of a team – if you're brave enough! We cover: Don't Worry About Being...
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Live Role Play - "Change, or I Quit"
An attendee of my free weekly Tough Conversations Role Play Zoom call, let's call her 'Wonder Woman', needs to see change, or she may need to quit. We cover: - How to ask your boss for money or funding - Why it's crucial to release charge first! - How to ensure you see real action or change - How...
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Warner Bros VP Speaks on Why High Performers Need Coaching Too
http://playforreal.life/podcast : I interview one of my clients, Shanon Muir, VP Warner Bros, to find out why and how independent, self-starting high performers uses coaches. We cover: - How this podcast episode is for high performers, successful in a number of areas - How colleagues are useful…
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Live Role Play - When You Feel Hurt by a Family Member (David gets coached!)
What do you do when you feel hurt by a family member? This is my edgiest episode yet – this one is super personal, because I'M getting coached on a family issue. I'd felt hurt by a family member and rock-star coach Katarina Jones takes me through our Tough Conversations process, and role-plays…
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Tough Conversations Between Men and Women
I was thrilled when Nancy Moonstarr asked me to talk about man-woman dynamics and gender roles. Talk about some tricky conversations! We cover: What do men truly want? What do women truly want? How can a man invite a woman to surrender? Is there a place for romantic gender roles in today's…
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How to Develop Ninja Leadership Skills - with Jason Gore
Want to truly change and grow as a leader? Listen in to hear: Who should be listening to this podcast? (Hint: It's not just for executives) Why is leadership so important? How important is leadership development in a company? You don't just lead people reporting to you – you can lead your...
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High Performers with Health Challenges (with Torah Bontrager)
How many high performers are struggling with serious health issues and symptoms, yet are able to produce amazing results despite their health challenges. Torah Bontrager, raised traditional Amish, grew up in the US with no electricity and cars and speaks English as a second language. She…
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Live Role Play – I'm Angry With Her
This a case study from free weekly zoom call. You can register for the free calls at http://playforeal.life/zoomregister In this one, we spend 5 minutes getting clear on the key issues – WHO, HOPE, FEAR, WHAT, REQUEST, STEPPING IN THEIR SHOES. Summary is: John feels mother has hidden agenda when...
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Triple Your Productivity in 5 Simple Steps
Follow the 5 simple steps in this video to TRIPLE your productivity, avoid distraction, be laser focused, and feel more peace and integrity. Plus – you'll get those awesome life and business results you're after! *** For show notes and past guests, please visit http://playforreal.life/podcast…
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People Just Aren't Talking to Each Other! - with Jason Gore
Here we cover true leadership, and you'll get about 10 great quotes from Jason in this interview. Listen in to hear why people aren't talking to each other in families, communities, and corporations - and how to break the cycle! Why Jason focuses on startups David's unusual connection with Jason...
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Jay Abraham: Tough Conversations for Executives & Entrepreneurs with David Wood
Jay Abraham is the highest paid marketing expert in the US. He interviews me in this episode on tough conversations for executives and entrepreneurs. Listen in to hear: Clues to let you know there's a tough conversation waiting to happen. Some classic examples of tough conversations being avoided...
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Live Role Play: Bill's Marriage is on the Line
Bill's marriage may need to end, if he doesn't get something BIG from his partner. This is a live role play from our free weekly zoom call, where subscribers get free coaching on their tough conversations. Listen in to hear: -The SUPER tough conversation Bill needs to have -The great outcome he's...
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How to create YOUR Heaven on Earth right here, right now with Martin Rutte
Martine Rutte has changed the game. By following his conviction that heaven can be experienced right here, right now, he's managed to play for real almost by default. It's a great perspective, and one that lines up with my secret mission to get everyone to live a life they enjoy. Listen in for:...
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How I Escaped Amish-ism at Night, Aged 15 - with Torah Bontrager
Torah Bontrager tells the amazing story of her escape from Amish-ism in the middle of the night at age 15! We learn: – The classic children's story that inspired her to escape – The difficult decision she had to make from the very beginning – What happened when she put a gun to her head, aged 11…
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Jack Canfield on The Short Route to Success
Everyone wants the short route to success, right? In this excerpt from his talk at my live CoachMBA event, Jack Canfield talks about why some people see success and achieve their goals and why others never do. Jack explains: How responsibility can change your life How much control you actually…
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The Zen of Being More Adventurous with Derek Loudermilk
Could you use more adventure in your life!? In this interview we cover: - Is Daring the same as living with an adventure mindset? - Why we avoid adventures and what might stop you having an adventure - Smaller steps to an adventure and the power of 1% different - The key to finding adventures…
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Byron Katie on Selling Yourself
David interviews Byron Katie on how to keep offering your gifts to world in the face of human doubts. Visit the website to see if you qualify for a free Discovery Session with David: http://playforreal.life Interview Notes: What if I'm not good enough to be a coach/expert? Maybe you're right!...
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How to Play the Games of Life and Work For REAL
Is life and work a game? WHY it's better to view life as a game. Definition: over there is better than over here. Game requires doubt. If you KNEW how it would turn out….it wouldn't be interesting anymore. Make the best moves you can. The Games I'm Playing: Money Game – Purpose/Impact Game Health...
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Chris Attwood on How to Be Truly Happy
The Tough Conversations we avoid tend to take up space and create unnecessary tension in our lives. One of the happiest people David knows, Chris, leads us down the path to happiness beginning with one amazing perspective shift – those tough conversations don't have to be tough! Join David and...
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Yanik Silver on How to Make Money AND Serve
Yanik Silver is Founder and CEO Maverick1000 an invitation-only, global network of industry transforming entrepreneurs connecting in bold new ways to challenge and collectively support each other's biggest business goals, engage in reinvigorating experiences and co-create a worldwide multiplier...
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Martin Rutte on How to Truly Appreciate Life
David Wood interviews Martin Rutte from Project Heaven on Earth on how to truly enjoy life. INTERVIEW NOTES: Martin's credibility... Blissfully married after 46 years… Definition of a Game: What is not, is more important than…. Enjoying this, AND looking at what's next "Play" = "Heaven on Earth"?...
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Jack Canfield: Will You Do Whatever it Takes?
In this excerpt from Jack's speech at David's live coaching event, Jack speaks about a coaching practice, but this is for anyone with a dream, anyone who needs to market or sell, anyone who gets stopped and doesn't want to. Entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, go-getters. And anyone who wants to lead,...
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Byron Katie on I'm a Failure – is it True?
David Wood interviews Byron Katie on how handle the negative self talk of "I'm a failure", "I'm going to fail", and "What if I fail?". Specifically, she takes David through a situation he's freaking about: "Jack Canfield is coming to speak at my life event; what if I can't sell any tickets and…
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Pilot - Tough Conversations for Teams, Companies and High Performers
Our mission is Thriving Companies, Great Leaders. Avoiding Tough Conversations as leaders keeps us stuck and small, and is horrendously expensive. Our teams and companies are less engaged, experiencing conflict, and sometimes even quitting. But having Tough Conversations with courage and skill…
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Our mission is Thriving Companies, Great Leaders. Avoiding Tough Conversations as leaders keeps us stuck and small, and is horrendously expensive. Our teams and companies are less engaged, experiencing conflict, and sometimes even quitting. But having Tough Conversations with courage and skill can become the defining moments of our careers, our relationships, and our lives. And employees become happier, thriving contributors who want to stick around because they love their job. David Wood talks with thought leaders like Byron Katie and Jack Canfield, top CEOs, and even prison inmates, to help you identify your Tough-Conversations Waiting-to-Happen, and to have those conversations with confidence and skill. So instead of the conversations blowing up in your face, you will artfully transform them into landmark events that expand your life, business, career, team and company. Tough Conversations = Extraordinary Work Results + Life Results. "The gold lies just on the other side of those s
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