Leaders Studio: Why do some conversations suck? - With Ronda Colavito

Leaders Studio: Why do some conversations suck?

My guest is Ronda Colavito, an executive coach and communications specialist who works with senior leaders navigating high-stakes conversations every day. Ronda brings a clear view: the conversations we avoid are usually the ones that shape trust, credibility, and culture.

We'll be live on Thursday Jan 8th at noon EST/9am PST. In this episode Ronda and I will get into what actually makes conversations feel difficult. Not the topic. Not the stakes. The discomfort. And every leader handles that discomfort differently. Do you tend toward a passive approach when the heat gets turned up, or do you tend toward an aggressive approach?

Whether it's one of those or something else, we'll talk about why awkwardness is an essential signal of growth.

We’re also going to explore an uncomfortable truth:
If you can’t hold a hard conversation, people won’t trust you with the real work.

This one is for leaders who:

• Want to stop over-preparing and start showing up with clarity.
• Want to turn tension into connection instead of avoidance.
• Want practical ways to grow confidence in the conversations that matter most.
• Want to build a culture where difficult isn’t dangerous.

Ronda and I will share the tools we use with executive clients, the mistakes we’ve made in our own leader journeys, and the small shifts that change everything in live, unscripted moments. The Leaders Studio is a LIVE event for leaders like you, so come with your experiences and contributions - let's build some wisdom together.

Join us if you want to hear about getting more comfortable being uncomfortable.


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