Lisa Bilyeu sits down with acclaimed negotiation expert and bestselling author Kwame Christian to unravel the secrets of navigating emotionally charged conversations with confidence and clarity. Whether it’s setting boundaries with your partner, responding calmly to dismissal at work, or standing firm when you’re accused of being selfish, Kwame brings concrete tools and science-backed strategies to the table for every woman who’s ever wished she could “say the right thing” in difficult moments.
Kwame and Lisa dissect how the real challenge in tough conversations often begins long before a word is spoken, revealing the transformative framework of “compassionate curiosity.” Together, they explore how to name your emotions to regain your composure, why lowering your expectations of others can be a superpower, and the art of pausing at critical moments to shift the entire direction of a conversation. Whether you struggle with people-pleasing, boundary-setting, emotional floods, or gaslighting—this episode will give you a playbook you’ll revisit again and again.
SHOWNOTES
01:12 Naming Your Feelings: Compassionate Curiosity Explained
01:58 The Science of Emotional Flooding
05:38 The Power of Emotional Preparation
12:32 Recognizing Manipulation & Keeping Your Power
18:17 The Exact Template for Boundary Conversations
21:37 “Turning the Titanic” and Letting Others Arrive at Truth
26:32 Divorce the Outcome, Marry the Process
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