Conflict is something a lot of us tend to avoid and it’s perfectly understandable why we wouldn’t feel comfortable approaching these kinds of situations in our everyday lives. For many out there, having these discussions can feel overwhelming and we may not know the best ways to bring up our issues without offending the people we’re trying to speak with. 

In today’s episode, I’m joined by High Performance Coach and CEO at ‘Tough Conversations International’ and ‘Play For Real’, David Wood! David is an expert in this area and shares his insights on some of his best practices for these issues in particular, as well as breaking down his step-by-step model to conflict resolution and communication.  

Having those ‘tough conversations’ doesn’t have to feel like a burden. Through participating in open communication and being equipped with the proper toolbelt, we can learn to reach a happy medium with the people in our lives and be better off for it.

To learn more on this topic and gain a few valuable insights from David, tune in to Episode 14 of Joyful Souls! 

Some Questions I Ask:

• As an accomplished Coach and Leader in your field, could you break down what an appropriate tough conversation looks like? (8:48)
• How can someone approach a conversation they’ve been meaning to have with another person but aren’t sure how to go about broaching the subject? (12:52)
• How would you recommend we go about having honest conversations with ourselves? (30:19)
• What piece of advice would you give to your younger self in order to achieve your personal goals faster? (41:40)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Background on David Wood & What brought him to where he is today (1:02)
• Language we can use in the workplace and in relationships to confidently and safely approach interpersonal disputes (11:20)
• A situation that recently came up with my eldest Son & The connection it has to David’s ‘Four Step C.A.R.E Model’ (14:54)
• A roleplay between myself and David on how to approach tough conversations (19:47)
• Our debrief after the roleplay & Why approaching conflict in my personal life has always felt difficult (24:52)
• Why being attentive towards others and listening to their point of view equally is so important in having an open dialogue (27:05) 
• What it means to schedule regular ‘CEO Time’ (33:51)
• Why so many of us feel we need to be constantly accessible to everyone in our lives & The effect that mindset has on our psyche (37:00)
• The benefits that High Level Coaching can have on leaders in business (40:28)

Let’s Connect!

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Connect With David Wood:

• Play For Real - Website
• Tough Conversations International - Website
• ‘Tough Conversations with David Wood’ - Apple Podcasts
• LinkedIn
• Twitter

Resources:

• ‘Tough Conversations C.A.R.E Model’, David Wood

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