{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 093: 6 Steps to Have Challenging Conversations","description":"We all have put off a meeting because we know it\u2019s going to be challenging. In this episode, we look at why we might put off certain conversations, how to manage feeling anxious around certain topics and how to stop feeling like we could make a situation worse. Here are the highlights:  (05:49) Why do people avoid confrontation? (07:49) Steps to prepare (11:27) A clear and concise next-step (13:27) Listening to the other person\u2019s emotions  &amp;nbsp; Listen and subscribe to the podcast now, and find out more about me at&amp;nbsp;www.nicolaskorko.com Follow me on Linked In here:  https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/nicola-buckley-strongher\/ Download the Overwhelm to On Fire Checklist here: https:\/\/nicolaskorko.com\/overwhelm-to-on-fire-checklist\/ Contact my through Speakpipe here: https:\/\/www.speakpipe.com\/femaleleadersonfirepodcast For more details on how to work with me Go to&amp;nbsp;www.nicolaskorko.com Or email&amp;nbsp;nicola@nicolaskorko.com &amp;nbsp; This podcast is proudly produced by the Podcast Boutique www.thepodcastboutique.com &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Women at the Top of Telecoms and Tech","author_url":"http:\/\/femaleleadersonfire.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/26209677\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/26209677"}