Overview
Difficult conversations are unavoidable in management but when handled well, they can build stronger teams, increase trust, and drive better results.
In this one-hour webinar, you'll learn practical strategies for preparing, delivering, and following up on tough conversations with co-workers and direct reports. We'll explore real-world scenarios, offer language you can use immediately, and focus on balancing empathy with accountability. Whether you're addressing performance issues, team conflicts, or sensitive feedback, you'll leave with tools to navigate these moments with confidence and skill.
Why you should Attend
Handling tough conversations is one of the most critical and challenging parts of being a manager. This webinar will give you the confidence, language, and mindset to approach difficult discussions with clarity and impact. You'll learn how to address sensitive topics without damaging relationships, turn conflict into collaboration, and guide your team through challenges with professionalism and empathy. Strengthen your leadership by mastering this essential skill.
Areas Covered in the Session
- Preparation Techniques: How to plan for difficult conversations to minimize defensiveness and maximize clarity
- Conversation Frameworks: Step-by-step approaches for delivering tough messages with empathy, professionalism, and impact
- Follow-Up Strategies: How to reinforce agreements, build accountability, and maintain strong working relationships after the conversation
Who Will Benefit
Speaker Profile
Dr. Mike Brenner As founder and CEO of Right Chord Leadership, Dr. Michael Brenner collaborates with leaders and teams at all levels to strengthen the essential skills needed for peak performance. He achieves this by drawing on more than two decades of experience as an international leadership consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker, and educator, and more than 35 years as a professional musician.
Michael has partnered with leading organizations in a variety of industries and has been a featured speaker at many industry events and conferences around the world, including Southeast Asia, Canada and Australia. He holds a doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia University and a master’s degree in Adult and Organizational Development from Temple University.
Additionally, Michael has completed a certificate program on the neuroscience of leadership from MIT. His first book, titled “Strike the Right Chord,” is aimed at developing emerging leaders and will be published in 2025.