#161 5 Steps to Have the Conversation You’re Avoiding (The One That Will Set You Free)

What if the thing draining your energy isn’t more work—but the
truth you’re not saying?


In this episode, Mandy dives into the kind of conversation most
leaders avoid—the one that feels uncomfortable, risky, or too
vulnerable to name. But here’s the truth: the longer you avoid
it, the heavier it becomes.


This is your reminder that avoidance isn’t keeping you safe—it’s
keeping you stuck.


Whether it’s with a team member, a partner, or yourself… the
conversation you don’t want to have is often the exact one that
unlocks your freedom, power, and clarity.


If you’re leading while tiptoeing around truth—this episode is
for you.


You’ll learn how to:


Spot the signs of unspoken misalignment (before it explodes)

Regulate your nervous system before you open your mouth

Approach hard conversations with clarity, not control

Anchor in your values—not your reactivity

Reclaim power by releasing what you’ve been tolerating



This is leadership that’s less about performance—and more about
presence.


Because clarity is kind. And you deserve to lead with both
courage and heart.


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