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How to Communicate Layoffs Compassionately and Ethically (Summer Miller)
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)
Why are boundaries so hard to set?Â
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
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
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.Â
About...
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How to find the courage to talk about family trauma - Interview with Keeper Catran-Whitney
SUMMARY:
**Trigger Warning: Discussion of trauma, sexual abuse**Â
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
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)
Join us for this last mid-season compilation episode! You will hear three segments today:Â
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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Compilation Episode 22: interviews with 3 experts on communication and bonus challenge question
In this compilation episode, we picked 3 experts to share with you and a bonus mini-communication challenge question that you can ask yourself and your loved one, for deeper and more meaningful communication and...
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Episode 21 - Compilation Episode - Difficult Conversations with Family
Holidays are the special time of the year when we get together with our loved ones to celebrate. Yet sometimes, holidays may be a time of increased stress with those loved ones!
Maybe you and your partner have...
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Episode 20 - Compilation Episode - Difficult Conversations At Work
How do you deal with tough communication situations at work? Be it when someone keeps interrupting you when you speak, when your team member keeps going off on a tangent or when you as a leader need to implement a...
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5 Steps to Giving Effective Feedback
In this episode of The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations, hosts Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova dive deep into the art of delivering feedback that gets results. Whether you're a leader, manager, or HR...
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How to Be Present, Communicate, and Thrive in the Digital Age
Have you been struggling to feel fulfilled in life?
In this week’s episode, Chris and Lucie welcome high-performance expert Purdeep Sangha to discuss the critical link between communication, well-being, and achieving...
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