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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

28: How to Ask Your Partner to Keep the Place Clean (Roleplay)

Season #1

Join us this week to explore how to talk with your partner (spouse) about household chores and responsibilities. In this episode, Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova role-play a couple: one is a bit messier, and the other...
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27: How to Validate Others to Make your Communication More Effective & Relationships Stronger

Season #1

Summary: In this episode, Lucie explores the transformative power of validation in communication. Learn how validation can break the cycle of miscommunication, reduce conflicts, and foster deeper connections in both...
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26: Don't have difficult conversations unless you do this - Interview with Relationship Coach Tahi Matejko

Season #1

In this episode of the Art and Science of Difficult Conversations, we have a special guest, a performance and relationship coach, Tahi Matejko. In this interview episode with Lucie Tesarova, Tahi is sharing not only...
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25: How to deal with a guilt-tripping friend (Roleplay)

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🎙️ Navigating Difficult Conversations: Setting Boundaries with Empathy 🎙️ In our latest podcast episode, Lucie and Chris dove deep into a scenario many of us can relate to – setting boundaries with a friend who tends...
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24: On Guilt-Tripping and How to Deal With It

Season #1

In this episode of the "Art and Science of Difficult Conversations" podcast, we tackle the challenging topic of setting boundaries around guilt-tripping. Lucie delves into identifying guilt-tripping behaviors,...
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23: Talking about body image - Interview with Laura Conley

Season #1

How do we have conversations about body image? Especially in a culture where a high premium is placed on how we look and how much we weigh, it’s hard to find confidence in our own bodies. Today, Lucie and Chris...
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22: How to Deal with Staff Member Pushing Back on Delegation (Roleplay)

Season #1

Episode Overview: In this role-play episode, Lucie and Chris delve into a common workplace challenge: managing delegation effectively, especially when team members resist added responsibilities. They simulate a...
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21: Strategy - What NOT to say, part 2

Season #1

Even more things NOT to say in hard conversations In this strategy episode, Chris walks through 12 instinctual communication habits that almost all of us use without realizing it. And most of the time, it’s not a big...
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20: How to find confidence in being your authentic self. Interview with Andrea Horton-Meriçli

Season #1

What does it mean to grow up in different cultural settings? How do you find your own voice and find the confidence to be yourself? In this episode, Chris interviews Andrea Horton-Meriçli, Founder of Diversifuse DEI...
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19: Managing Up Roleplay - Career Conversation with Avoidant Boss

Season #1

Ever found yourself in a sticky situation with your boss or a colleague where you just couldn't express your needs effectively? 🤔 Tune into our latest episode of "The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations," where...
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18: What NOT to say, Part 1

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Communication is really hard; good dialogue is even harder.  The essence of good communication and good dialog is being able to say what you want to say and create an environment where the other person is also...
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17: Interview with Jack Skeels on His Leadership Journey

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Everyone’s leadership journey is different, but have you ever:  -        Been told you were not a good leader -        Set out to prove them wrong -        Realize they were right all along? That’s Jack Skeels story -...
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