EP 98. 4 Things to Do Before Handling Difficult Situations

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Lead with Less

Tash Pieterse

117 episodes

4 days ago

Lead with Less is THE podcast for People Leaders. Hosted by Tash Pieterse, Certified People Leadership Coach, Business Owner, and mother. Lead with Less is a podcast for people leaders who want to learn the skills they need to lead in way that people actually want to follow. With over 13+ years experience in Human Resources, leading her own teams, running her own business, and being a mother, Tash brings all of that experience and knowledge to the podcast so you can get everything you need to become a leader focused on adding value, making an impact, and empowering the people around you. This is the perfect spot if you're an established professional, new to leadership, business owner, or executive and want to Lead with Less overwhelm, confusion, and struggle so you can become a Leader people actually want to follow.

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EP 98. 4 Things to Do Before Handling Difficult Situations

Lead with Less

14 minutes 45 seconds

5 months ago

EP 98. 4 Things to Do Before Handling Difficult Situations

You know you need to address it - the feedback you’ve been holding back, the boundary that’s been crossed, the performance issue you can’t ignore anymore.

But rushing into tough conversations without prep? That’s where things often go sideways.

In this episode, I’m sharing the four critical things you need to do before you dive into any tricky conversation or situation at work (or home).

These practical steps will help you stay grounded, communicate clearly, and increase the chances of a productive outcome - even if emotions are running high.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why addressing tricky issues too quickly can make things worse

- The #1 emotional skill to build before giving feedback or setting boundaries

- How to get clear on the real problem (and why it matters)

- The importance of specificity - and what happens without it

- The mindset shift that separates great leaders from reactive ones

- A question that will instantly improve your listening

Whether you’re prepping for a tough conversation or trying to coach someone else through it, this episode gives you the clarity and structure to lead it well.

Let me know what you thought about this episode, I always love hearing your takeaways and insights. You can message me on Instagram or LinkedIn or flick me an email.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

1:1 Playbook - Turn casual catchups into meaningful conversations and make tricky things easier to raise with your team. Grab a free copy here.

V.I.P Leaders: Want to dive deeper into managing difficult situations and dealing with people challenges like a pro? Join the VIP Leaders interest list - the leadership development program for managers ready to build real skills (and real confidence).

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