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In this episode we’re talking about something that comes up all the time - avoiding difficult conversations because we don’t want to upset someone. You might tell yourself it’s about their feelings… but is it really?
In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason we shy away from being direct, giving feedback, or speaking up - because we’re trying to protect ourselves from our own discomfort.
This episode is an invitation to be radically honest with yourself about what’s really holding you back - so you can start to move through it towards saying those difficult things clearly and kindly.
If you’ve ever fluffed around an issue, softened a message so much it lost all clarity, or avoided a conversation entirely… this one’s for you.
You will learn:
Why telling yourself it’s about them is a trap
How to spot the real emotions you’re trying to avoid
What makes hard conversations harder (and what makes them easier)
The truth about control - and why you never really had it anyway!
How to step into clarity, kindness, and courage by telling yourself the truth first
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Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic
By Anna Manning5
1818 ratings
In this episode we’re talking about something that comes up all the time - avoiding difficult conversations because we don’t want to upset someone. You might tell yourself it’s about their feelings… but is it really?
In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason we shy away from being direct, giving feedback, or speaking up - because we’re trying to protect ourselves from our own discomfort.
This episode is an invitation to be radically honest with yourself about what’s really holding you back - so you can start to move through it towards saying those difficult things clearly and kindly.
If you’ve ever fluffed around an issue, softened a message so much it lost all clarity, or avoided a conversation entirely… this one’s for you.
You will learn:
Why telling yourself it’s about them is a trap
How to spot the real emotions you’re trying to avoid
What makes hard conversations harder (and what makes them easier)
The truth about control - and why you never really had it anyway!
How to step into clarity, kindness, and courage by telling yourself the truth first
Want to be more Confident At Work?
Start here: take our free: Confidence Assessment
Get private support to feel confident at work - book a call to explore private coaching
Explore and join the Confident At Work Membership
Cover art by Jacob McFadden
Theme song by Melissa Carter @ Making Audio Magic

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