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How to Argue Well
🎧 Show Notes
Episode Title: How to Argue Well: Turning Conflict into Connection
Episode Length: ~20 minutes
Host: Mercy Rice, Self-Coaching Advocate & Inner Work Mentor
Episode Summary:
Ever wish you could say what’s on your mind without it turning into a full-blown argument? In today’s episode, we explore how to argue well—with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Mercy breaks down practical tools like neutral language, “I” statements, and the Facts–Story–Ask model from Crucial Conversations to help you communicate without triggering defenses. You’ll also learn the common pitfalls that derail productive conversations and how to avoid them.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why arguing well is a life skill worth mastering
The power of neutral, non-blaming language
How to use “I” statements to express yourself clearly
The Facts–Story–Ask method to avoid assumptions
Common traps that shut people down—and how to avoid them
Self-reflection questions to improve how you show up in tough conversations
Resources Mentioned:
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan & Switzler
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By Mercy Rice - Inner Work Coach🎧 Show Notes
Episode Title: How to Argue Well: Turning Conflict into Connection
Episode Length: ~20 minutes
Host: Mercy Rice, Self-Coaching Advocate & Inner Work Mentor
Episode Summary:
Ever wish you could say what’s on your mind without it turning into a full-blown argument? In today’s episode, we explore how to argue well—with clarity, compassion, and confidence. Mercy breaks down practical tools like neutral language, “I” statements, and the Facts–Story–Ask model from Crucial Conversations to help you communicate without triggering defenses. You’ll also learn the common pitfalls that derail productive conversations and how to avoid them.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why arguing well is a life skill worth mastering
The power of neutral, non-blaming language
How to use “I” statements to express yourself clearly
The Facts–Story–Ask method to avoid assumptions
Common traps that shut people down—and how to avoid them
Self-reflection questions to improve how you show up in tough conversations
Resources Mentioned:
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan & Switzler