Hi There, Reader,

Yes, I want Coaching!

Quick question for you as a leader:

Have you ever walked into a hard conversation knowing exactly what needed to be said… but unsure how it would land?

Because delivery makes or breaks a hard conversation.

The words might be right.
The intention might be good.
But your tone? Your posture? Your energy?

That’s what determines whether your employee shuts down… or opens up.

In today’s 10-second short, I show two different approaches to the exact same performance issue. Same message. Completely different outcome.

One creates fear and defensiveness.
The other invites honesty and solutions.

And if you’re leading people right now, you already know the pain points:

You don’t want to come across as harsh
You don’t want to damage trust
You also can’t avoid accountability
And you definitely don’t have time for drama or disengagement

Strong leaders don’t avoid hard conversations.
They learn how to say the hard thing in a way that builds trust.

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking,

“Ugh… that didn’t go how I wanted,”

you are not alone. And you don’t have to figure this out by trial and error.

🎥 Watch the short. Then ask yourself:

When it’s your turn… which one are you?

And if you’re ready to strengthen your delivery, build confidence, and handle these moments with clarity and calm, I’d love to help.

👉 Book a FREE 15-minute strategy call with me.

We’ll talk through one real conversation you’re facing and create a clear approach you can use immediately.

You don’t need better employees.
You need stronger conversations.

Let’s build that skill together.

With you in it,

Elisabeth

Founder, Mastering Hard Conversations

https://masteringhardconversations.com

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