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We Can Be Real
We Can Be Real explores the real, sometimes sad, challenging, raw, and vulnerable aspects of life with humor and compassion. As a recently widowed 61-year-old life coach, host Ellen Schweitzer shares her life experiences and the ways in which she found the strength to persevere and thrive.
In this podcast, you’ll hear stories and insights paired with expert advice that will inspire you to face your own challenges with courage and hope. We Can Be Real is the podcast for anyone who wants to live authentically, with raw honesty, and with a sense of humor. Join us as we journey through life’s ups and downs together.
You can learn more about We Can Be Real and Ellen Schweitzer at https://www.yournextchapter.com/
We Can Be Real
Using the Sandwich Model to Approach Difficult Conversations
The most important thing to remember when approaching a difficult conversation is to do so in a gentle, respectful manner that gives everyone the space to feel seen and heard. And using the sandwich method to approach these conversations allows you to do just that! This week on We Can Be Real I’m talking about how you can use the sandwich model to approach difficult conversations.
In this episode, I walk you through the mental steps you should take leading up to the difficult conversation and how you can use the sandwich model to know what to say when it’s time.
Some of the difficult conversations I coach through in this episode include:
- Approaching a friend who is constantly dumping their negativity onto you.
- Addressing when a co-worker is not pulling their weight but still getting credit.
- Telling your child their partner isn’t someone you think will make them happy in the long term.
- Disappointing a friend in order to put your own needs first.
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