Hey, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Mastering Hard Conversations Let me tell you about Tara, a manager who faced a challenge with one of her team members—he just wasn’t performing. She knew she had to address it, but every time she thought about it, she froze 🥶 What if he took it the wrong way? What if it made things worse? Together, we found a way for Tara to approach the conversation with kindness and clarity, framing feedback as a path to improvement. The result? He thanked her and became...

Hey, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Mastering Hard Conversations Earlier this week, I shared how Steve mapped out his way to negotiation success. Today, meet Carla. Carla was a pro at running team meetings—but negotiating project timelines with a demanding department manager? That felt like she was walking into a storm 🌩️. The thought of pushback had her bracing for thunder and lightning. But Carla discovered something game-changing:👉 You don’t need to control the weather.👉 You just need to...

Hey, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Mastering Hard Conversations Steve used to dread negotiating his salary. 😬 He imagined awkward silences, arguments, and walking away defeated. But guess what? With a little prep, he walked into that meeting feeling unstoppable 💼✨—and walked out with a RAISE! 💰💃 The secret? 👉 He didn’t focus on “winning.”👉 He focused on collaboration. Negotiation doesn’t have to be a battle! It can be an empowering conversation where both sides win. Feeling nervous about your...