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3: What makes difficult conversations so difficult

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Why are difficult conversations so difficult?

In this episode, Chris walks through just what exactly makes difficult conversations so difficult.  Because knowing what makes them difficult can help us put in the right strategies to make them less stressful.  In this episode, Chris walks through:

  1. How the fight/flight/freeze response affects the conversations
  2. Why caring about both the relationship and outcome makes a difference.
  3. How emotions are hard for most people
  4. The importance of feeling prepared

As well as some quick tips around each of these.  

Do these resonate with you?  Is there something else that makes difficult conversations hard for you?

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