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Leading Difficult Conversations

Get a roadmap for having tough conversations so you can prepare and emerge with everyone's dignity intact

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Communication coach, trainer, and former Emmy-nominated journalist, working from C-Suite to production line to help people inform, persuade, influence others, and show up professionally. Industry experience includes healthcare, financial services, tech, manufacturing, and more.

Overview

In this transformative workshop, Gary Ross, former Fortune 500 corporate communications executive, and Emmy-nominated broadcast journalist will help you learn to communicate in ways that enhance your career, build credibility, and influence others, all without needing to raise your voice.

"Leading Difficult Conversations" is designed to prepare you for the most challenging conversations you may encounter during your professional journey. The workshop delves into the core steps of handling a difficult conversation: the essential preparation stage, the actual conversation, and the crucial follow-up phase. Through exploring various types of difficult conversations and studying real-life examples, you will develop a strong understanding of how these conversations typically unfold and how best to manage them.

Throughout the workshop, you'll practice communicating difficult topics empathetically and honing your conversation skills. This experiential approach ensures that you will be equipped to manage emotions and steer conversations in a productive direction, regardless of the difficulty of the topic at hand.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or a budding leader, this workshop is designed to equip you with the skills needed to navigate difficult conversations successfully, leading to improved relationships, greater trust, and a more harmonious work environment.

Service Details

120 minutes
5-30 participants
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Key Topics

1
Understanding the nature and impact of difficult conversations
2
Techniques for preparing for a challenging conversation
3
Strategies for having a difficult conversation and managing emotional responses
4
Follow-up steps after a difficult conversation to ensure understanding and agreement
5
Examining various types of difficult conversations, from performance issues to personal conflicts
6
Studying real-life examples of difficult conversations for deeper understanding and learning
7
Developing empathy and improving overall conversation skills for better communication.

About Gary Ross

Communication coach, trainer, and former Emmy-nominated journalist, working from C-Suite to production line to help people inform, persuade, influence others, and show up professionally. Industry experience includes healthcare, financial services, tech, manufacturing, and more.
Work History
CDW
  • Director, Corporate Communications
  • Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
  • Manager, Media Relations
  • Senior Publicist
Fortune Brands Innovations
VP, Corporate Communications
Hyatt
  • Director, Corporate Public Relations
  • Manager, Corporate Public Relations
+ more
Credentials
  • Bachelor of Science in Journalism | Northwestern University
  • Member, Association of Change Management Professionals
  • Member, National Speakers Association, Illinois Chapter
  • Member, Public Relations Society of America
  • Member, International Association of Business Communicators

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