How to Handle Anxiety About Difficult Conversations with Amy Gallo

Do you avoid difficult conversations because you don't want to make things worse? You're not alone. Many of us avoid conflict because it feels uncomfortable, but avoiding it often creates even more stress, uncertainty, and anxiety. In this episode, I sit down with workplace conflict expert Amy Gallo to talk about why healthy conflict is an essential leadership skill and how you can approach difficult conversations with more confidence. We talk about how emotional flooding affects difficult conversations, why shame often keeps us from speaking up, and Amy's 4-step framework for handling difficult conversations with more clarity and confidence. Tune in to discover a healthier way to approach difficult conversations.

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In this Episode, You Will Learn

00:00 Why does avoiding conflict make you even more anxious?

03:15 How Amy Gallo became fascinated by workplace conflict.

06:00 Can healthy conflict actually strengthen your relationships?

07:30 How emotional flooding can derail difficult conversations.