REAL TALK:
Stop Avoiding It — How to Face Conflict Without Fear
What to Expect
Conflict is inevitable. Avoiding it only makes it worse. Whether it’s tension between colleagues, tough feedback conversations, or simmering team frustrations, unresolved conflict drains energy and stalls progress.
No fluff. Just 30 minutes of the real stuff leaders need to hear. We’ll get real about what it takes to face conflict head-on — without fear or drama. We’ll explore why avoidance happens, how to reframe tough conversations, and practical tools to manage conflict constructively at work.
You’ll hear stories and strategies that help you move from discomfort to confidence, so you can turn tension into connection, disruption into dialogue, and disagreements into growth.
Walk away ready to lead with courage, foster trust, and build stronger, more resilient teams — Because handling conflict is your secret weapon for success.
Think of this as your rehearsal space for tough conversations. Use the role-play scenarios to test approaches, practice language, and build confidence in turning conflict into collaboration.
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