"Hey, we need to talk..." -- if these words scare you, trust that you're not alone!
Whether we’re dealing with an underperforming employee, upset with our spouse, or facing issues with a difficult client, we attempt to avoid difficult conversations every day. Healthy relationships are built around communication and transparency, so learning how to navigate ... Show More
Jul 31
Matt Abrahams: Think Fast, Talk Smart! The Mindset That Helps Entrepreneurs Beat Speaking Anxiety | Human Behavior | YAPClassic
Mindset matters just as much as communication skills when speaking under pressure. Up to 85% of people report feeling nervous in high-stakes communication situations, but Stanford communication expert Matt Abrahams teaches that confident communicators aren't born; they're trained ... Show More
1 h
Jul 27
Forbes Riley: Pitch Like a Pro! Sales Secrets That Get People to Say Yes | Sales | E409
Having generated over $2.5 billion in product sales, hosted nearly 200 infomercials, and built a multimillion-dollar online business, Forbes Riley has spent decades mastering the psychology of getting people to say "yes," earning her the title "Queen of Pitch." In this episode, F ... Show More
1h 40m
Aug 2025
222. Discussing Through Discomfort: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the Most
Some conversations are uncomfortable, but avoiding them comes with a cost.You want a more successful career, a more fulfilling relationship, a more meaningful life? What if all that’s standing in your way — are the conversations that you’re avoiding?“Most things that we want in l ... Show More
21m 18s
Mar 2025
The Keys to Great Conversation
Whether we’re interacting with colleagues, clients, friends, family members or strangers, conversations are the way most of us build — or break — relationships. And yet we don’t often think deeply about how to approach this type of casual communication. Alison Wood Brooks, assoc ... Show More
32m 19s
Jul 2025
How to Handle Difficult Conversations
<p>Avoiding tough conversations might feel easier, but it often holds us back.</p><br><p>In this episode, Jake and Damian unpack why leaning into difficult conversations is essential for growth, connection, and real leadership. With insights from guests like James Vowles, Emily M ... Show More
23m 15s
Jul 2024
How to Have a Difficult Conversation
Need to have a difficult conversation, but you're not sure what to say or how to say it?
In this episode, I’m revealing 3 simple steps to confidently approach your next hard conversation.
I'll guide you through the exact words to use, how to maintain your composure, and make su ... Show More
12m 14s