Season 2
Episodes
Managing High Performers Who Struggle with Team Dynamics: A High-Stakes Conversation
In this episode, we discuss how to handle situations where a high-performing employee or leader is creating interpersonal challenges in the workplace. Whether you're a manager, team member, or leader, dealing with...
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How to Handle Marital Issues
What can you say if your wife wants a separation? Or a divorce?
 If you’re like most men, you’ll feel blindsided and/or you’ll immediately try to figure out how to solve this problem. Unfortunately, that’s actually...
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How to deal with interruptions
In this episode, Chris and Lucie discuss what to do when someone keeps interrupting you while you speak, or, when you are the one who keeps interrupting others and want to stop :)
Key Takeaways:
Reasons for...
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S2E8 How to talk about politics at work
Navigating Political Conversations at Work
Politics can seem super divisive. And really, how do we talk about it in the workplace?Â
In this episode,  We talk with Chris, a diversity, inclusion, and belonging expert...
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S2E7 How to deal with a parent that bad-mouths your partner
Setting boundaries with our family members might be the most difficult thing for many of us, yet not doing so might be very detrimental to our well-being and other relationships.
Imagine that your parent cannot stand...
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S2/E06: How to trust our instinct
Sometimes, the hardest conversations we need are with ourselves. Â
Mainly, how do we find confidence in what we’re doing, even in the face of adversity? And more so, how do we build supports around us that inspire...
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05 How to Deal with Employees Resisting Change
In this episode of "The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations," hosts Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova dive deep into the complex issue of managing resistance to change, especially when it comes to implementing new...
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04: How to talk about Money and Death
Summary:
You know what’s hard? Talking about money with your partner or family.
 You know what’s even harder?
Talking about money and estate planning and death.
 With over two decades in the financial services realm,...
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03: How to Deal with People Who Go Off on Tangents - strategy and roleplay
In this episode of "The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations," Chris and Lucie tackle a common challenge in both professional and personal settings: dealing with tangents during difficult conversations. They...
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02: Finding the courage to speak up in high stakes meetings
Title:Â Finding the courage to speak up in high stakes meetings
Summary:
Conflict in high stakes meetings is inevitable. Whether it's a board meeting, a roundtable discussion, or a workgroup tasked with solving...
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01: How to Negotiate a Raise - the Do's and Don'ts
The Do’s and Don’ts of negotiating a raise
 Summary:
 Being paid fairly for your work is always a hot topic issue. In fact, if you’ve been at your company for quite a while, you should consider asking for a...
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