August Challenge
- simplifiedcoach
- Aug 1, 2025
- 1 min read
Your challenge this month is to have the hard conversation. You can only control your side of the conversation which means lots of uncertainty.
We recommend the following:
-Ask permission.
Say something like “There is an issue I have been thinking about for a while and would like to discuss. Is now an okay time?” Once someone gives you permission, they have subconsciously opened their minds a bit to whatever you have to say.
-Now you start with the facts. They are the least controversial part of the message.
-After stating the facts, you state the story you are telling yourself. This gives depth and emotion which is needed for the other person to understand how you came to your point of view.
Finally, you ask them to share their point of view.
THIS IS A SCARY CHALLENGE FOR MANY. But usually, the conversation ends up being much easier than anticipated.
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