Making Difficult Conversations Easier

22/10/2025 19 min
Making Difficult Conversations Easier

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Episode Synopsis

Hard conversations are unavoidable, but they don’t have to derail relationships. Nicole and Stacie share how to lower the tension, name issues with honesty, and invite real dialogue. You’ll learn practical ways to stay grounded, clarify intent, and keep your team aligned even when the topics are tough.



What you’ll take away



How to set a constructive tone by naming the difficulty




A four-step conversation guide: Context → Acknowledge → Share → Invite




Tools for separating intent from impact and “balcony view” listening




Next Step for ManagersScript one difficult conversation and practice saying your first two sentences out loud. Extra resources at getaltitude.org.