Conversation Prep

What it is: Conversation Prep is a structured 5-step preparation tool designed for workplace and personal conversations. It walks you through defining your conversation type, recognizing emotions, setting your stance, preparing questions, and creating a summary—all before you have the actual conversation. Why use it: Important conversations often go poorly not because of bad intentions, but because of poor preparation. Whether it's a regular check-in, a performance discussion, a career development chat, or a difficult conversation about tensions and challenges, going in without clarity can lead to misunderstandings, emotional reactions, and missed outcomes. This tool helps you enter conversations intentionally rather than reactively. How to use it: Start by selecting your conversation type and defining what you want to be different after the conversation. Then work through emotional awareness—acknowledging both your feelings and what the other person might be experiencing. Continue through stance and questions to solidify your approach, and finish with a summary that captures your preparation. By the end, you'll have a clear framework for navigating your conversation with both confidence and empathy.