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The Conversation You're Avoiding Is Costing You More Than You Think

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET · 30 minutes

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See What Avoided Conversations Really Cost and How to Start the Hard Ones Better

Avoiding a difficult conversation rarely makes the problem disappear. It often turns into performance issues, grievances, turnover, or a termination that feels like a surprise. In this free 30-minute session, learn how to open a hard conversation effectively and recognize the emotions that can quickly throw it off course.

Session Outcomes

  • How avoided conversations can lead to grievances, turnover, and surprise terminations
  • The 60-second opening that can shape the direction of a difficult conversation
  • A before-and-after example of a stronger conversation opener
  • The four emotional derailers that can hijack difficult conversations
  • How to begin handling the most common emotional derailer