You know when we need to say something, or we absolutely need to have a conversation, but we put it off? Perhaps we dither about the effects that conversation might have, or we tell ourselves that we're waiting for the right time. But I promise you, after 26 years of focusing specifically on conversations that matter, there is never a perfect time.  So this week I am talking about the importance of time; the timing, the timeliness, and how much time do we need to allow for conversations that matter? Time can make or break the outcome of that conversation.    Here are the highlights:  {1:32} Time does matter  {3:36} The deafening silence  {4:42} There is never a perfect time, only good timing  {8:10} It's easier to escalate issues than confront them  {12:00} The 'It's only happened once' excuse  {14:25} Get in the right frame of mind  Download the Stepping Stones to Successful Conversations guide too - a fantastic, free resource to help you have conversations that matter, successfully! To find out more about Andrea and the Really Useful Conversations she can have with your organisation, visit   And remember to follow the podcast and leave a review.