The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
BookmarkChris Wong & Lucie Tesarova
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations is a business podcast hosted by Chris Wong & Lucie Tesarova. It has 124 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.
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 better, we lead better, we perform better, we have better relationships, results and ultimately, a better life. Ready to learn? Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any future episode. Want to be a guest on our podcast? Let us know! https://bit.ly/3z4Sn5w
business ·en ·124 episodes
How to Advocate for Self and Others - Roleplay (Part 2)
How to Speak Up When the System Wasn't Built for You (Part 1)
How to make difficult conversations simpler (Part 2 with Travis Dalrymple)
How to make difficult conversations simpler (Part 1 with Travis Dalrymple)
How to deal with overbearing parents (Part 2 with Roberta Dombrowski)
How to set boundaries with your family (Part 1 with Roberta Dombrowski)
Roleplay: Dealing with Inappropriate Jokes in the Workplace (Part 2)
How to Navigate Disrespectful Behavior in the Workplace with Rachel Platt (Part 1)
Roleplay: Performance conversations with Peter Vinge (Part 2)
How to Address Performance Issues with Peter Vinge (Part 1)
How to Create Teams that Innovate (Part 2 with Kristina Joy Carlson)
How to Create Teams that Innovate (Part 1 with Kristina Joy Carlson)
How to Fix Organizational Silos (Part 2 – with Julian Chender)
How to fix organizational silos (Part 1 with Julian Chender)
Leading with Emotional Intelligence: Psychological Safety, Accountability & Compassionate Layoffs (Compilation)
Honest Conversations in Love: Open Communication, Conflict & Dating (Compilation)
Finding Your Voice Under Pressure: Courage, Conflict & Leadership Conversations (Compilation)
How to give performance feedback (Compilation Episode)
How to give feedback to your boss (Part 2 with Sara and Laurel)
How to Manage Up (Part 1 with Laurel Engbretson)
How to Overcome Networking Anxiety (part 2 with Jack Pittas)
How to overcome networking anxiety (Part 1 with Jack Pittas)
Boundaries in Leadership with Angela Barnes - Part 2 (Roleplay)
Kind vs. Nice: The Boundary Difference That Changes Everything - Part 1 with Angela Barnes
Navigating Power Dynamics: Six Types of Power + Scripts to Manage Up, Down & Across
How to build credibility as a leader Part 2 with Matt Brown
How to turn critics into cheerleaders Part 1 (with Matt Brown)
Part 2: The Secret to Scaling Communities: Culture, Consistency, and Celebration (with Tasha Van Vlack)
Part 1: How to Overcome Self-Doubt (With Tasha Van Vlack)
Roleplay: Boss to Employee - Performance Conversation with Jevon Gondwe (Part 2)
Building a Culture of Champions with Jevon Gondwe (Part 1)
Transform crisis into an opportunity with Scott Harvey (Part 2 - Roleplay)
Transform crisis into an opportunity with Scott Harvey (Part 1)
Part 2: How to talk about race and social justice (with Hilary Giovale)
How to Talk about Race and Social Justice with Hilary Giovale
The SIMPLEST Way to read someone's nonverbals
Compilation: Politics, Money, and Marriage
Compilation: Feedback Strategies that ACTUALLY work
Brave conversations that could save a life (Compilation Episode)
C2: Leading Through Change: Real Conversations About Resistance, Layoffs, and Emotional Intelligence
Compilation Episode - The Art of Setting Boundaries
Where do things stand after 2 years?
The Hard Conversations Business Owners NEED to be having
Navigating Conflict: Healthy Communication Strategies for Couples
Why is talking about sex so uncomfortable? (with Jannine MacKinnon)
42: Application is power. Not knowledge any more.
Helping Veterans with PTSD: Understanding Their Unique Challenges (with Ryan Casavant)
Knock. Smile. Connect. — Lessons from Sales and Life with Jamaal Mullings
Navigating Modern Dating: Insights from an Expert (Whitney Kobrin)
Is HR your friend or ... your enemy? With Amy Pagett
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