Courageous Conversations

Courageous Conversations

Tough conversations are inevitable. Whether you're giving feedback, addressing conflict, or asking difficult questions, it's not just what you say—it’s how you say it. It’s not just how you react, it’s how you respond.

Courageous Conversations, also know as Challenging Conversations, or Critical conversations training equips professionals to speak with clarity, empathy, and authority—especially when the stakes are high.

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What You'll Learn

Permission & Preparation

Every effective conversation starts with psychological safety. You’ll learn how to:

• Gain permission and create the right conditions for honest dialogue
• Use frameworks like SBI (Situation–Behavior–Impact) for clear, non-judgmental feedback
• Recognize the importance of timing, tone, and emotional readiness

People Skills for Real-World Complexity

No two people think or process the same. We help you navigate human dynamics by exploring:

• How to engage with different values, learning styles, and communication preferences
• Ways to align conversations with shared goals—even when objectives differ
• The role of empathy in building trust across teams, hierarchies, or with customers

Intentional Listening & Smart Questioning

Listening is your power tool. Speaking is your strategy. Learn how to:

• Use open questions to explore, clarify, and connect
• Apply closed questions to confirm and move conversations forward
• Practice active listening that builds safety and understanding

Feedback That Lands

Feedback can be tough—but it doesn’t have to damage trust. You’ll learn how to:

• Deliver feedback that is honest, specific, and actionable
• Respond to emotional reactions without losing momentum
• Understand and separate intent from impact

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Achieve a Favorable Outcome

The goal isn’t to win—it’s to connect and resolve. You’ll practice how to:

• Stay calm and grounded under pressure
• Redirect conversations that go off course
• Close with clarity, agreement, and forward momentum

Who This Is For

This training is ideal for:

• Managers leading performance reviews or setting expectations
• Team members navigating tension or difficult dynamics
• Customer-facing staff managing complaints or delivering tough news
• Leaders with a presentation to practice
• Professionals facing an interview situation

Whether you’re talking to a colleague, direct report, manager, or client—Courageous Conversations helps you say what needs to be said and hear what needs to be heard.