Difficult Conversation Confidence - From Shaky to Solid
Included in this package are four hours of coaching specifically focused understanding the current challenges you may face in dealing with difficult conversations. We will then discuss ways to build your confidence and learn new tools to use so that you feel more prepared for such conversations. The coaching sessions will assess your current mindset regarding difficult conversations to identify the fundamental blockers and limits that prevent you from excelling. The coaching will include developing a model and practical approaches to prepare and engage in difficult conversations. Also included will be opportunities to practice in a safe learning environment. In addition to the coaching sessions, you will also receive: (1) a copy of my eBook - "Speak with Confidence", (2) a copy of an exercise workbook that presents activities to focus and improve your difficult conversation readiness, and (3) a one page check list "reminder" sheet to use when preparing for difficult conversations.
What's included
My coaching is friendly, positive, and growth oriented. I create a safe learning space and I give direct feedback in a supportive way that encourages reflection and continued improvement. I focus on practical situations and techniques and use role playing and dry-runs to help build confidence.
- Upon concluding this package you will come away with a fresh mindset towards difficult conversations, improved confidence when preparing for and engaging in such conversations, and proven tools to use for future situations and conversations.
Meet your expert
Patrick L.
Build your Confidence| Have Effective Difficult Conversations
I am an ICF certified (PCC) Executive coach who focuses in the areas of leadership, emotional intelligence, conflict coaching, and communications for high stakes conversations. As a former senior executive who came up through the ranks, I can relate to the challenges that you face, as well as the next-step growth opportunities you’re looking to achieve. Professionals who have worked with me have consistently progressed in their leadership development and achieved positions with higher responsibilities. I have completed more than 6,000 coaching sessions to over 1200 different professionals ranging from individual contributors up through C-Suite level executives. Companies and industries that I have provided coaching services to range from start-ups to large cap Fortune 500 corporations, and for government organizations including NASA, FAA, HUD, HHS, and military personnel in the US Army and US Air Force. My coaching style is empathetic, direct, and focused on practical sustainable outcomes. Previously, I served nearly 34 years with the U.S. Government, a career that spanned entry-level positions to Senior Executive Service roles. As a Senior Executive, I worked primarily with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and was responsible for the oversight of nuclear facilities in the Midwest region of the U.S. In addition to the technical aspects of this work, I developed internal coaching activities, led several organizational management retreats, performed organizational assessments, and developed leadership model guidelines and strategic workforce planning frameworks. I also pioneered internal “coach approach” techniques for first-line supervisors. I hold a Bachelor’s in Physics from Indiana State University, am a PCC level certified coach with the International Coaching Federation. I also hold certifications as a practitioner for the Pearman Personality Integrator, CINERGY conflict management model, ARSENAL stress management model, and the Emotional Intelligence EQi-2.0 assessment model. I am an avid cyclist, enjoy home coffee roasting, and am an accomplished guitarist.