50. How to Have Tough Conversations When You Don’t Like Conflict

Are you scared to have tough conversations? It’s not your fault. 

Many of us (myself included) were raised in families where discussing emotions wasn’t the norm, and being a ‘good girl’ and doing what we were told — no matter how we felt about it — was expected. 

But sweeping real issues under the rug to avoid tough conversations doesn’t do anyone any favors. Eventually, the hidden problems surface as irritability, resentment, and burnout.

If you’re ready to stop repeating these unhelpful patterns. Listen to this episode for advice on facing problems head-on so you can tackle tough conversations confidently BEFORE resentment festers. 

Kimberly Knull, RPsych

Kimberly Knull is a Registered Psychologist, motivational speaker and trained by Brené Brown as a Dare to Lead™ and Daring Way™ facilitator. She’s the Co-Founder of Momentum Walk-In Counselling Society, recognized as one of Avenue magazine’s Top 40 Under 40, and dabbled as a local celebrity as CBC AM Radio’s parenting columnist. Her favorite pastimes include whipping up a yummy cheese souffle, hanging with friends, riding her horses or playing the piano. She lives with her husband and two girls in Edmonton, Alberta, but has big dreams of moving to the country.

https://www.kimberlyknull.com
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