Have you ever felt that knot-in-your-stomach moment when staying silent isn’t working, but speaking up feels risky? In this episode, Jeannette gets practical about the conversations that shape our leadership: the ones with opposing opinions, strong emotions, and high stakes. Whether it’s a chronically late volunteer, decisions made without your input, or the quiet bias that sidelines women from opportunities, I’ll show you a better way forward.
Jeannette shares the one game-changing shift that improves every difficult conversation. You’ll learn why this shift is not natural for your brain and why it takes intention.
You’ll learn:
- How to spot when a conversation turns “difficult” and what to do in the moment
- The mindset swap that lowers defensiveness and invites collaboration
- Phrases to start (or shift) a difficult conversation.
The road of leadership is paved with difficult conversations. So if you’re ready to speak up and grow your impact.This episode is for you.
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