How Working Moms Can Handle Tough Conversations Like a Leader

Is Hesitation Silently Costing You Career Growth & Wealth?

Ever found yourself thinking:

👉 "I don't want to cause conflict, so I'll stay quiet."

👉 "What if speaking up makes things worse?"

👉 "I should have said something, but now it's too late."

If these thoughts resonate, you're not alone. Avoiding tough conversations can lead to stress, resentment, and missed opportunities.

In this episode, I’m joined by Thilan Legierse, a former UN human rights lawyer turned leadership coach and mediator. Thilan shares actionable strategies to help career moms navigate difficult conversations, assert their needs, and maintain harmonious relationships at work.

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🔥 Why Avoiding Difficult Conversations Hurts Your Career

"If we don't speak up, we let other people take our personal power away."
– Thilan Legierse

✅ Suppressed concerns can lead to internal stress and decreased job satisfaction.

✅ Unaddressed issues may escalate over time, affecting team dynamics and productivity.

✅ Consistently staying silent can hinder your professional growth and leadership potential.

🚀 The DRAMA Method: A Step-by-Step Guide to Effective Communication

Thilan introduces the DRAMA method to structure your conversations:

1. Describe the Facts: Stick to objective observations without inserting opinions.

2. Report the Impact: Share how the situation affects you, using "I feel" statements.

3. Acknowledge the Needs of Others: Recognize the other person's perspective to show empathy.

4. Make Your Own Needs Known: Clearly express what you need or expect moving forward.

5. Ask for Different Actions: Suggest specific changes you'd like to see to improve the situation.

💼 Practical Steps to Initiate Tough Conversations

✔️ Prepare Mentally: Visualize a positive outcome to boost your confidence.

✔️ Seek Trusted Feedback: Discuss your concerns with a respected colleague or mentor before addressing them.

✔️ Stay Grounded: Manage your emotions to prevent the conversation from escalating.

🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode

✔️ Effective communication is essential for personal empowerment and professional growth.

✔️ Structured methods like DRAMA can make difficult conversations more manageable.

✔️ Addressing issues promptly prevents resentment and fosters a healthier work environment.

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