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How to Talk to a Climate Denier Part 2
R – Regulate
E – Empathise
S- Stay Curious
E – Explore
T – Take Boundaries
In this episode, Emma shares hands-on advice for handling conversations with climate change deniers, especially in professional settings. Drawing on a real-life training experience with a group of engineers, she introduces her “RESET” model—a practical framework for navigating challenging interactions without losing your composure or confidence.
Key Topics- Why conversations about climate are difficult and often avoided 02:22
- Emotional triggers and the importance of self-regulation 04:22
- The “RESET” approach for managing climate denial:
- R: Regulate yourself – Pause, breathe, slow down, and control your body language to prevent being triggered 04:22
- E: Empathize first – Acknowledge good questions and the other person's perspective without jumping to correct or lecture 06:21
- S: Stay curious – Ask clarifying questions and explore which aspects the other person is unsure about, rather than reacting defensively 08:32
- E: Explore their thinking – Use your expertise when relevant and clarify uncertainties for the benefit of the whole group 12:22
- T: Take boundaries – Set clear limits and keep the space constructive without agreeing to falsehoods 15:46
- Why expertise is not required to respond effectively; your role is to facilitate safe and respectful discussion 19:52
- The goal: Diffuse defensiveness, stay respectful, and make everyone else in the room feel safe and heard 21:01
Takeaways
- You don’t need all the answers; regulate yourself, stay curious and respectful 22:40
- The RESET model helps you stay grounded in difficult conversations and maintain a constructive environment for all 23:13
- Most important: Holding the space and lowering defensiveness is more valuable than “winning” the argument 21:01
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When trolls explain science to scientists
How to Respond to Climate Change Deniers | Rainforest Alliance
How to Talk to a Climate Denier Part 1 EP22
Book a Power Hour with Emma
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By Emma BurlowR – Regulate
E – Empathise
S- Stay Curious
E – Explore
T – Take Boundaries
In this episode, Emma shares hands-on advice for handling conversations with climate change deniers, especially in professional settings. Drawing on a real-life training experience with a group of engineers, she introduces her “RESET” model—a practical framework for navigating challenging interactions without losing your composure or confidence.
Key Topics- Why conversations about climate are difficult and often avoided 02:22
- Emotional triggers and the importance of self-regulation 04:22
- The “RESET” approach for managing climate denial:
- R: Regulate yourself – Pause, breathe, slow down, and control your body language to prevent being triggered 04:22
- E: Empathize first – Acknowledge good questions and the other person's perspective without jumping to correct or lecture 06:21
- S: Stay curious – Ask clarifying questions and explore which aspects the other person is unsure about, rather than reacting defensively 08:32
- E: Explore their thinking – Use your expertise when relevant and clarify uncertainties for the benefit of the whole group 12:22
- T: Take boundaries – Set clear limits and keep the space constructive without agreeing to falsehoods 15:46
- Why expertise is not required to respond effectively; your role is to facilitate safe and respectful discussion 19:52
- The goal: Diffuse defensiveness, stay respectful, and make everyone else in the room feel safe and heard 21:01
Takeaways
- You don’t need all the answers; regulate yourself, stay curious and respectful 22:40
- The RESET model helps you stay grounded in difficult conversations and maintain a constructive environment for all 23:13
- Most important: Holding the space and lowering defensiveness is more valuable than “winning” the argument 21:01
Did you find this episode helpful? Please share it, subscribe, and leave a review!
When trolls explain science to scientists
How to Respond to Climate Change Deniers | Rainforest Alliance
How to Talk to a Climate Denier Part 1 EP22
Book a Power Hour with Emma
https://calendly.com/emma-lighthouse/power-hour
Connect with Emma
Website
Emma Burlow | LinkedIn