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The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations

The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations

Hosted by: Chris Wong & Lucie Tesarova

Welcome to "The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations," the podcast that takes you on a transformative journey through the world of interpersonal communication. Join us as we explore the delicate dance of...

Episodes

On Leadership with Dr. Tenia Davis

Season #2

Join us today for a conversation with Dr. Tenia Davis about leadership, the misconceptions around servant leadership, and how to lead in a way that delivers results and supports the well-being of the employees. About...
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On building trust, relationships and asking for money - with Rick Peck

Season #2

On building trust, relationships, and asking for money - with Rick Peck How do you build trust and relationships with people and how do you have the difficult conversations about money? Join us for another episode of...
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Navigating Respect & Communication Across Generations & Cultures

Season #2

Episode Title: Navigating Respect & Communication Across Generations 🎙️ Hosts: Chris Wong – Owner of Leadership Potential, helping nonprofit and mission-driven leaders navigate difficult transitions. Lucie...
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How Emotional Intelligence can transform your Leadership (with Dr. Rick Fearnbaugh)

Season #2

Can a military veteran learn how to be a more emotionally intelligent leader?Rick Fearnbaugh is proof that it’s possible.Coming from a world of Marine Corps leadership, he joins Lucie and Chris this week to share...
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How leaders can cultivate psychological safety

Season #2

Summary:  Is psychological safety still a thing? YES, absolutely! But talking about it doesn’t make it any easier to get right.  Culture and safety are hard to cultivate, requiring ongoing support.  In this week’s...
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How to Communicate Layoffs Compassionately and Ethically (Summer Miller)

Season #2

Is it possible to conduct layoffs in a way that’s respectful and compassionate?  According to Summer, there definitely is.  In this week’s episode, Lucie and Chris interview Summer Miller, an HR consultant who’s...
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How to confidently set boundaries (with Becky Upchurch)

Season #2

Why are boundaries so hard to set?  Even better question – why are boundaries so hard to keep? On this week’s episode, Lucie and Chris welcome Becky Upchurch, a mindset coach to talk through the ins and outs of...
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How to talk to your partner about their unhealthy eating

Season #2

Ever wanted your partner to change? Maybe they have an unhealthy habit that makes you worried about their wellbeing? If so, join us for this episode of the Art & Science of Difficult Conversations Podcast. Today...
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Connect and Lead More Effectively with Randy Wheeler

Season #2

Join us today for a conversation with Randy Wheeler, where we discuss how understanding different personality and working styles can help us not only communicate better but also lead others more effectively.  About...
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How to find the courage to talk about family trauma - Interview with Keeper Catran-Whitney

Season #2

SUMMARY: **Trigger Warning: Discussion of trauma, sexual abuse**  What happens when you learn a family member has been experiencing sexual abuse?  What do you do if there’s no one to talk to about it?  On this week’s...
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How to handle a peer stealing credit for your work

Season #2

Have you ever dealt with a situation when you worked really hard and came up with a great idea, only to find out your peer presented the same idea as theirs during the next team meeting? How do you respond in a...
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Giving feedback, asking for a raise, dealing with someone defensive or upset (Episode 23)

Season #2

Join us for this last mid-season compilation episode! You will hear three segments today:  Five elements of giving effective feedback How to ask for a raise How to deal with someone who gets defensive, angry or...
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