363. How To Have Difficult Conversations When You Feel Anxious

Hi Mamas,

Have you ever had a difficult conversation you knew you needed to have, but kept putting it off because you were anxious about how it might go?

Maybe it's talking to your boss about your workload, asking your husband for more help, addressing something with your teenager, or finally setting a boundary with someone in your life.

And instead of having the conversation, you've already had it in your head about 50 times! You've rehearsed what you're going to say, imagined every possible reaction, and worked yourself up over something that hasn't even happened yet.

Sound familiar, mama? I've been there!

In this episode, I'm sharing practical tips to help you navigate difficult conversations, overcome communication anxiety, set healthy boundaries, and speak up with more confidence… both at work and at home.

After years of struggling with difficult conversations myself, I've learned that confidence doesn't always come before the conversation. Sometimes it comes from realizing you can handle uncomfortable situations, even when things don't go exactly as planned.

In this episode, we're talking about:

• How to calm your nerves before a difficult conversation.
• Why writing down your thoughts can help you communicate more clearly (and how I use ChatGPT to help!).
• The importance of knowing what you want to accomplish before speaking up.
• How to stop over-explaining and communicate with confidence.
• Why so many uncomfortable conversations are actually about setting healthy boundaries.
• How to manage your emotions when conversations don't go as expected.
• Why avoiding difficult conversations can lead to resentment and even bigger problems.

I'm also sharing a personal experience from earlier in my corporate career that completely changed how I approach communication and leadership.

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