Your experience with difficult conversations
Difficult conversations take many forms. You might find it tricky to give or receive feedback, or shy away from dealing with difficult people or misunderstandings. Showing appreciation can even be a difficult type of conversation for many people.
When you think a conversation will be difficult you are more likely to avoid it - often subconsciously. This is simply your limbic system trying to keep you safe from a perceived threat.
Let's begin the self-awareness journey around difficult conversations by considering some common situations that arise in a workplace.