You Can Master Those Tough Conversations: Tips for Communicating in Conflict | Ep 63

The Splitting Smart Podcast

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You can’t control how they’ll react, but you can control how you show up.

This episode is about getting grounded, staying calm, and making those hard conversations a little less painful... and a lot more productive.

When conflict flares up, the way you communicate can either move things forward or make them worse. I’m sharing the same tools I teach my clients—and use myself—to help navigate emotional conversations with more clarity and less chaos. Whether it’s your ex, your co-parent, or your boss, there is a better way.

You’ll hear a clip from my video guide, How to Talk to Your Ex About Mediation. And while this isn’t about mediation specifically, the same steps and language apply to any tough conversation, especially when emotions are high and the outcome really matters.

We’re digging into:

• Why your emotional state before the conversation matters most
• How to set a non-confrontational tone without triggering the other person
• The power of neutral language, and why accusations backfire
• What not to say if you want to avoid defensiveness and dead ends
• Why pressure and ultimatums never get you what you want
• How to use scripts to prepare for difficult talks without sounding robotic
• The surprising upside of conflict (yes, there is one)

If you’ve got a hard conversation coming up—or one you’ve been avoiding—this episode will help you get grounded, clear, and confident before you speak.

RESOURCES

Download Mediation Guide & Video: How to Talk to Your Ex About Mediation
Kelly’s Book: Victim Is Not Your Name – https://a.co/d/e4VguRk
Legal & Mediation Help: Sapere Law & Mediation - https://saperelawfirm.com
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