#101: Avoiding the Hard Conversations? What It’s Costing Your Family? with Katie Godden - Communication Specialist

Avoiding the tough conversations? It could be costing you everything.

In this powerful episode, Ben Law is joined by communication specialist Katie Godden to unpack the hidden danger that derails most succession plans, fractures family trust, and stalls high-performing families: the conversations that never happen.

It’s not the paperwork. It’s not the accountant.
It’s the silent tension — the things left unsaid for too long.

Katie shares why most families avoid the conversations that matter, what it costs them over time, and how to break the pattern with confidence. You’ll learn a simple 4-step framework to help you handle emotionally charged moments with clarity and control — whether in the boardroom, the cattle yards, or at the kitchen table.

Whether you’re navigating succession, leadership transitions, or just trying to get on the same page — this episode will challenge you to stop sweeping things under the rug and start building a stronger, more connected future.

Because in high-performing families, silence isn’t golden. It’s expensive.

One thing I’ve noticed after working with successful families for over 20 years?

They find a way to surround themselves with other driven, switched-on families.
 They don’t leave it to chance — especially when it comes to their kids.

Because deep down, they know this:
You become who you mix with.
And so do your children.

That’s why I created the High Performing Families Accelerator —
 A private mastermind group for families who are still growing

You’ve built a serious business — scaled, profitable, and something to be proud of.
 But here’s the question: what happens next?

If your kids are now in their 20s and you’re 5 to 10 years from stepping back, this is the moment to get everyone on the same page — before decisions get forced on you.

That’s exactly what we’ll help you do at the High Performing Families Roadmap Workshop — back this October by demand.

In two days off-farm, you’ll create a clear 10-year fam

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Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.

If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family’s wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.

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