HR Coffee Time

041 | 3 tips to build a better relationship with a difficult person at work


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If you’re stuck and unsure about how to build a relationship with a difficult person at work, don’t worry, this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help. Career coach Fay Wallis shares three top tips to find a solution that works for you.

Disclosure: some of the links in these show notes are affiliate links, which means Fay may receive a small commission if you choose to make a purchase through them (at no cost to you).

Key Points From This Episode

[01:26] Fay refers back to Episode 3 - Building relationships with difficult people at work

[02:03] Tip 1: Listen – Fay refers to Stephen Covey and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

[05:07] Tip 2: Spend time with them regularly


06:23] Finding a solution that works for you


[10:41] Tip 3: Give (Fay refers to previous episodes about building relationships):

  • Building relationships with difficult people at work
  • How networking can help your career
  • How to become more confident about networking
  • Networking - three most important networks for your career


[12:20] Adam Grant’s research into Givers, Takers & Matchers. His TED talk: Are you a giver or a taker? | Adam Grant


[15:47] Fay refers to the book; How to win friends and influence people by Dale Carnegie



Useful Links


  • Connect with Fay on LinkedIn
  • The Bright Sky Career Coaching website


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