Ever find yourself in those cringe-worthy moments when a conversation takes a turn for the awkward, heated, or just plain uncomfortable?
Ever felt tongue-tied or sweaty-palmed at the thought of a tough talk?
Ever found yourself squirming in your seat at the thought of addressing a sensitive topic with your team?
Ever felt a surge of anxiety at the thought of discussing finances, marriage, or kids with your partner?
We've ALL been there. It's a common struggle and you are not alone.
Your professional and personal success depends on your ability to have those tough chats...
That's where The Art of Difficult Conversations comes in.
We give people the skills they need to show up authentically during tough chats.
We teach people how to "fight" better.
The ADC is the ultimate toolkit for mastering these tough talks with finesse.
You'll walk away knowing how to:
🌟 Confidently navigate conversations you've been avoiding.
🌟 Communicate in a way that’s clear, understood, and leads to action.
🌟 Authentically show up yourself during tense situations with friends, family, or partners when discussing your needs.
🌟 Respond and not react when tempers are high and reason has been thrown out the window.
🌟 Cultivate a team culture where conflict leads to innovation instead of avoidance.
🌟 Make meetings productive spaces for decision-making, not battlegrounds or silence zones.
🌟 Transform feedback sessions into opportunities for growth rather than tension.
🌟 Find a balance in leading with empathy without sacrificing your own well-being.
Upcoming Courses
8 weeks of training to confront all the difficult conversations in your life.
Fall 2025 US/EU
Wednesdays for 6 weeks
October 8th - December 3rd
12-3 PM CT
7-10 PM CET
Want a LIVE or an Australia/US-evening friendly version? Contact us and if there's interest, we'll add one!
Art of Difficult Conversations
8 weeks of conflict support and skills, for considerably less than divorce mediation.
$444.00 USD
Art of Difficult Conversations
8 weeks of conflict support and skills, for considerably less than family therapy.
3 monthly payments of $148.00 USD
Want to learn at your own pace?
We're currently beta-testing an on-demand version of the ADC. Get it for a discount!
This 8 week course includes:
Practice Labs & On-Demand Lessons
- Eight 3-hour-long, highly experiential weekly classes
- Optional 90-minute Fight Labs where you can practice difficult situations real-time
- Recordings of all sessions, in case you miss one or want to re-visit the content!
The Essential Course Manual
- A 70-page e-book including:
- Meticulously researched conflict interventions
- Practical exercises to try
- Structures and models to conceptualize conflict
- An ample supply of memes
Personalized Support & Resources
- Membership in the ADC Community
- Access to discussions on course content
- Resources shared regularly throughout the course
- Opportunity to join practice triads
- Weekly conflict skill-building prompts
