We've all been there—facing a discussion we dread, a pit in our stomach, wishing someone else could do it for us. But what if difficult conversations could strengthen your relationships instead of being awkward? Discover how in this episode and empower yourself to handle any conversation, no matter how challenging. Learn strategies that work with your perfectionism to navigate tough talks without blame, frustration, being defensive or justifying.

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EPSISODE 168 TIMESTAMPS:

00:00-Introduction & The Perfectionist's Guide

00:50-Essence of Difficult Conversations

01:24-The Skill of Navigating Tough Talks

01:49-CLG's Personal Journey with Hard Conversations

03:07-Evolving Your Communication Skillset

03:54-Why are Difficult Conversations Tricky?

04:15-Emotional Perfectionism & Its Role

05:25-Reframing Your Perspective on Difficult

06:15-How To Discuss What Matters Most

07:18-Importance of Visualization for Perfectionists

08:07-Preparing for the Convo: Tips & Tricks

09:05-The Power of Not Over-Explaining

10:03-Making Difficult Conversations Second Nature

10:48-During the Conversation: Key Points to Remember

11:42-Conclusion & Invite to the Perfectionism Rewired Accelerator

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