{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"165: How to Master Tough Conversations","description":"David Wood is the Founder of Focus.ceo, a coaching business that helps high-performing business owners double their business by focusing on less. He is also an extremely successful life coach who was ranked #1 on Google with students across 12 countries. About Guest\/Topic David has gone through a lot of challenges himself, having overcome a full collapse of his paraglider that led to a fractured spine. He experienced unimaginable loss when he witnessed the death of his sister at age seven, causing him to suffer from severe anxiety and depression.  All these experiences have led David to believe that the tough conversations we avoid are our doorways to confidence, success, and love. In today\u2019s episode, he will discuss the different concepts of betrayal and how to navigate difficult conversations. In This Episode Learn how to overcome tough conversations Understand betrayal in a universal context Get an overview of David Wood\u2019s Tough Conversations CARE Model Quotes \u201cThere is no betrayal because there is no contract in the Universe.\u201d [2:01] \u201cA tough conversation is any conversation that feels awkward or we\u2019re afraid of having and I think we sweep too many of these under the carpet.\u201d [4:00] \u201cIf there\u2019s a major betrayal in your life from your point of view, then I think there should be a conversation that has to be had.\u201d [5:28] \u201cI feel better about myself. I feel more connected to myself because I spoke up about something that matters to me.\u201d [10:21] \u201cIt\u2019s one thing that you share your feelings; \u201cI feel upset\u201d, but what\u2019s one thing that you would do to move things forward?\u201d [20:37] \u201cI want people to know that the niverse is a lot friendlier than most of us give it credit. The ego tries to defend you and the ego will present that tough conversation in the worst possible way.\u201d [30:22] Resources Mentioned David Wood Website Tough Conversations CARE\u2122 Model Tough Conversations with David Wood Podcast Dr. Debi\u2019s new book: Trust Again The PBT Institute Membership Community The Post Betrayal Syndrome Quiz ","author_name":"From Betrayal To Breakthrough","author_url":"http:\/\/pbtinstitute.com","html":"