The Art of Difficult Conversations: How Leaders Can Master Tough Talks

Most leaders struggle with one of the most critical parts of the job: having the conversations that matter when it’s uncomfortable to do so.

Whether it's addressing performance issues, giving real feedback, or navigating team tension—these moments define our leadership. And yet…

70% of employees say they avoid difficult conversations at work altogether.

(Crucial Learning, 2021)

Join us for a powerful and practical session that goes deeper than communication tips. In this 90-minute executive forum, we’ll explore:

✅ Why most “difficult conversations” activate our nervous systems—and what to do about it

✅ The link between psychological safety, trauma-informed leadership, and team performance

✅ A 6-step framework used in Unity & Company’s Catalyst Leadership training to approach tough talks with clarity, confidence, and care

🧠 You’ll walk away with:

A new lens on why these conversations go sideways

A practical roadmap to handle them with more ease

Tools to regulate yourself and create safety for others

Sample language, real-world examples, and reflection prompts

“This isn’t just about skill. It’s about presence.”

If you’re ready to stop avoiding and start leading—this session is for you.

📅 Event Details

Title: The Art of Difficult Conversations: How Leaders Can Master Tough Talks

Hosted by: Unity & Company

Date/Time: Thursday, June 25, 2025

Location: Zoom webinar (calendar invite with link will be sent after registration)

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The world is changing at an unprecedented pace. The rise of AI and automation technologies coupled with the ever-increasing complexities of navigating a multi-generational, multi-location workplace means that today's workplace leaders require more investment in their development than ever before.

The implications are clear -- the future belongs to the organizations who prioritize developing their talent today.

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In this executive forum, Scott Arrieta, CEO of Unity & Company, reveals why most leadership training efforts fail and outlines how a change of approach can catalyze a chain reaction of leadership engagement and effectiveness that produces measurable ROI and massive organizational impact.

Contact us if you would like to receive a complimentary ticket for this private, invitation-only online discussion. If you’re a leader in the HR and Talent Development space, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to glean strategicinsights from the stellar group of HR executives in attendance.