The Science of Difficult Conversations

In this episode, Amrit and Ali from the &Evolve team delve into the science behind ‘difficult’ conversations at work and why they can feel so challenging in the moment. We explore how our innate threat responses (fight, flight, freeze, or fawn) can become activated, often hijacking our thinking and behaviour just when we need to be at our best.
With this understanding, we discuss how to prepare more effectively for these conversations, drawing on the latest psychological and organisational research. Together, we explore practical strategies to stay grounded, communicate clearly, and create…