Facing Into Challenging Conversations
Season 7, Episode 10, Nov 04, 05:00 AM
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Genelle Aldred is one of those people who epitomises ‘clarity is kindness, nuance is everything’ for me. She’s the founder of Frame Shift Advisory and a returning podcast guest, because any opportunity to chat with her is a breath of fresh air and a reality check we all need at times.
I’m someone who makes no bones about sharing the pivotal role line managers and leaders play in the employee experience - but what about when things get a bit too human? We’re all allowed our reactions to situations, and that can be a steep learning experience for anybody - but under the gaze of a team who are looking to you for leadership and answers, what kind of pressure does that put on your communication? Well, a heap.
Queen of communication and see-er from all the angles, Genelle helps me unpack these three particular areas of:
I’m someone who makes no bones about sharing the pivotal role line managers and leaders play in the employee experience - but what about when things get a bit too human? We’re all allowed our reactions to situations, and that can be a steep learning experience for anybody - but under the gaze of a team who are looking to you for leadership and answers, what kind of pressure does that put on your communication? Well, a heap.
Queen of communication and see-er from all the angles, Genelle helps me unpack these three particular areas of:
- Tough conversations when you feel like you’re walking a tightrope
- Navigating conversations with your team as a leader
- When you’re the one initiating the conversation with your employer
You’ll hear my own brush with a highwire moment when I had to navigate some of the most frustrating and flat moments of my career - Genelle makes it very easy to open up!
It was packed full of ideas to take away and if Genelle’s reminder at the 30 minute mark about being ‘leaky’ resonates with you, listen in for an idea she shares if you’re struggling to find the words.
If you want to catch up on Genelle’s previous episode you can find it here and you can find out more about how Genelle works with clients here.
It was packed full of ideas to take away and if Genelle’s reminder at the 30 minute mark about being ‘leaky’ resonates with you, listen in for an idea she shares if you’re struggling to find the words.
If you want to catch up on Genelle’s previous episode you can find it here and you can find out more about how Genelle works with clients here.