In this first guest episode of the Ripl effect podcast, Caroline Pearce is joined by leadership coach Emily Petty to explore the art of having difficult conversations. Together they talk about what makes certain conversations so uncomfortable, why many of us avoid them, and how we can approach them with more confidence and kindness.

Emily shares her experience working with leaders, especially in the charity sector, and explains how thoughtful communication can transform teams, workplaces and relationships.

Caroline and Emily also look at the link between compassion and assertiveness and how both qualities can exist together when we handle tricky conversations with care and clarity.

This episode sets the tone for a new series of open and honest discussions about the conversations we often shy away from but need the most.

Find out more about Emily Petty :

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/@emily.petty.leadership.coach

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-petty10/

Website & Newsletter : https://www.emilypettytraining.com

Emily's podcast, Unlocking Potential -

Apple : https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unlocking-potential/id1742737622

Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/show/1DBCVzhV8HLpi1xCKGrbhe

For more insights and updates from Caroline on the Ripl Effect, head to https://theripl.substack.com

Music - Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm