<p>This week, Helen and Sarah revisit insights from three podcast guests—Amy Gallo, Celeste Headlee, and Dr. Sunita Sah—to tackle a topic many of us shy away from: difficult conversations.</p><p>From team conflicts and moments of defensiveness to speaking up when something feels off, these everyday challenges can shape how we collaborate, grow, and thrive.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn practical strategies to handle tension with ease: turning irritation into curiosity, using affirmations to stay grounded, and recognising the early “tension signals” that signal it’s time to speak up. You’ll learn how to navigate disagreements without defensiveness, communicate with confidence, and act in alignment with your values—even when it’s uncomfortable.</p><br><p>Episode 516</p><br><p>🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster:</p><p>🇺🇸 PRH US – <a href="https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn</a></p><p>🇬🇧 Amazon UK – <a href="https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR</a></p><br><p>📚<strong> Resources Mentioned</strong></p><p><em>Getting Along</em> by Amy Gallo - <a href="https://bit.ly/43XtfdJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/43XtfdJ</a></p><p>Celeste Headlee’s TEDx talk: <em>10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation - </em><a href="https://youtu.be/R1vskiVDwl4?si=3PFsc2v2v1xK9fy_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/R1vskiVDwl4?si=3PFsc2v2v1xK9fy_</a></p><p>Dr. Sunita Sah’s Defy: <em>The Power of No In A World That Demands Yes - </em><a href="https://bit.ly/3KfPuF7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3KfPuF7</a></p><p><em>How to Preempt Team Conflict</em> — Harvard Business Review - <a href="https://hbr.org/2016/06/how-to-preempt-team-conflict" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hbr.org/2016/06/how-to-preempt-team-conflict</a></p><br><p>Previous Squiggly Careers interviews with:</p><p>Amy Gallo - <a href="https://youtu.be/iO7Q1g7u0SY?si=Pm5srmx-7AgkjIaP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/iO7Q1g7u0SY?si=Pm5srmx-7AgkjIaP</a></p><p>Celeste Headlee - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC9kT476GL4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC9kT476GL4</a></p><p>Dr. Sunita Sah - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ELoznhCWtk5vlONAlY3wC?si=z6i8C1JOT_21aQ0HeNiZzQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ELoznhCWtk5vlONAlY3wC?si=z6i8C1JOT_21aQ0HeNiZzQ</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Squiggly Careers

The Squiggly Career

3 Hard Work Conversations & How To Handle Each One with Confidence

DEC 2, 202524 MIN
Squiggly Careers

3 Hard Work Conversations & How To Handle Each One with Confidence

DEC 2, 202524 MIN

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<p>This week, Helen and Sarah revisit insights from three podcast guests—Amy Gallo, Celeste Headlee, and Dr. Sunita Sah—to tackle a topic many of us shy away from: difficult conversations.</p><p>From team conflicts and moments of defensiveness to speaking up when something feels off, these everyday challenges can shape how we collaborate, grow, and thrive.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn practical strategies to handle tension with ease: turning irritation into curiosity, using affirmations to stay grounded, and recognising the early “tension signals” that signal it’s time to speak up. You’ll learn how to navigate disagreements without defensiveness, communicate with confidence, and act in alignment with your values—even when it’s uncomfortable.</p><br><p>Episode 516</p><br><p>🦞 Pre-order Learn Like A Lobster:</p><p>🇺🇸 PRH US – <a href="https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3KxTeBn</a></p><p>🇬🇧 Amazon UK – <a href="https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3KcRZaR</a></p><br><p>📚<strong> Resources Mentioned</strong></p><p><em>Getting Along</em> by Amy Gallo - <a href="https://bit.ly/43XtfdJ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/43XtfdJ</a></p><p>Celeste Headlee’s TEDx talk: <em>10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation - </em><a href="https://youtu.be/R1vskiVDwl4?si=3PFsc2v2v1xK9fy_" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/R1vskiVDwl4?si=3PFsc2v2v1xK9fy_</a></p><p>Dr. Sunita Sah’s Defy: <em>The Power of No In A World That Demands Yes - </em><a href="https://bit.ly/3KfPuF7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3KfPuF7</a></p><p><em>How to Preempt Team Conflict</em> — Harvard Business Review - <a href="https://hbr.org/2016/06/how-to-preempt-team-conflict" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hbr.org/2016/06/how-to-preempt-team-conflict</a></p><br><p>Previous Squiggly Careers interviews with:</p><p>Amy Gallo - <a href="https://youtu.be/iO7Q1g7u0SY?si=Pm5srmx-7AgkjIaP" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/iO7Q1g7u0SY?si=Pm5srmx-7AgkjIaP</a></p><p>Celeste Headlee - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC9kT476GL4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC9kT476GL4</a></p><p>Dr. Sunita Sah - <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ELoznhCWtk5vlONAlY3wC?si=z6i8C1JOT_21aQ0HeNiZzQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ELoznhCWtk5vlONAlY3wC?si=z6i8C1JOT_21aQ0HeNiZzQ</a></p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>