The High Performance Podcast How to Handle Difficult Conversations
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Jul 11, 2025 Confronting tough conversations is key to personal and professional growth. The hosts discuss strategies like deep listening and effective questioning to enhance communication. With insights from notable guests, they share how to deliver feedback clearly and empathetically. The importance of clarity and trust in difficult discussions is emphasized, along with the balance of respect in coaching dynamics. By reframing criticism and shifting to curiosity, listeners gain practical tools to foster stronger connections and navigate challenging dialogues.
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Avoiding Hard Talks Increases Stress
- Avoiding difficult conversations actually increases stress and anxiety.
- Leaning into them helps improve relationships and personal growth.
Ask and Listen Deeply
- Ask deep questions and listen carefully by repeating or probing further.
- This builds trust and encourages open, reciprocal conversation.
Motivation from Tough Coaching
- Joleon Lescott was motivated to prove his tough coach wrong.
- He respected the coach's challenging approach once he understood the intention.
