Ep. 18 Having Difficult Conversations

In this episode, I dive deep into the art of having difficult conversations at work and in life. I share why these conversations are so challenging, the common patterns that hold us back (like perfectionism, people-pleasing, and over-functioning), and how to shift from unconscious, reactive responses to a more conscious, relationship-focused approach.   Chapters: 07:34 — Unconscious Productivity Patterns 15:19 — Conscious Productivity Approach 16:06 — Five Steps for Navigating Difficult Conversations 22:28 — Special Advice for Leaders 5 Steps for Navigating Difficult Conversations: Clarify Your Intention: Know why you're having the conversation and what you hope to achieve. Listen with Genuine Curiosity: Be open to the other person's perspective and ask thoughtful questions. Express Your Perspective Clearly: Be direct but respectful, focusing on behaviors and impact, not character. Align on Solutions: Collaborate to find practical ways forward and clarify expectations. Reinforce the Relationship: End by affirming your commitment to working together and building trust.   Take the Conscious Productivity Quiz!  Discover your personal productivity profile | DISCOVER MORE Are you a people leader at work? You can also take the LEADER version of the quiz to discover how you create the conditions for conscious productivity at work | TAKE LEADER QUIZ   Get Stephanie's Book: The Big Scale Back: Success and Balance By Your Own Design | GET YOUR COPY HERE   Work with Stephanie:  1x1 Coaching | LEARN MORE Workplace + Team Programs | LEARN MORE Organizational Culture | LEARN MORE   Connect with Stephanie: Instagram | @agencytochange  Website | agencytochange.com   Thank you for tuning in ~ don't forget to leave a rating and review!