ERP 188: The Benefits of Having a Tough Conversation – an interview with David Wood

About David Wood: After life as a consulting actuary to Fortune 100 Companies, David built the one of the world's largest coaching businesses, becoming #1 on Google for “life coaching.”  David Wood believes the tough conversations we avoid are our doorways to confidence, success, and even love – in both work and life. David coaches high performing entrepreneurs, executives and teams - even prison inmates - to amazing results AND connection. One conversation at a time.      (Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear explanations, stories and examples.)     In this episode, David Wood and Dr. Jessica Higgins discuss:  What is considered a Tough Conversation.  The benefits of having Tough Conversations and the dangers of sweeping them under the rug.  Why David is so passionate about the practice of having Tough Conversations  How people typically deal with having Tough Conversations.  Examples of Tough Conversations that people tend to avoid in relationships.  The Four Steps for having a Tough Conversation.     "The real benefit [of having a tough conversation] is how good it feels, and how much I like myself more by speaking up and being expressed." —  David Wood     Mentioned:   Website: PlayForReal.Life  Show: Tough Conversations Podcast with David Wood  YouTube: Tough Conversations with David Wood  Four Step Blueprint for Tough Conversations  Book Reference: Real Love: The Truth About Finding Unconditional Love & Fulfilling Relationships by Greg Baer     Connect with Dr. Jessica Higgins:   Facebook: facebook.com/EmpoweredRelationship  Instagram: instagram.com/drjessicahiggins  Podcast: drjessicahiggins.com/podcasts  Pinterest: pinterest.com/EmpowerRelation  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drjessicahiggins  Twitter: @DrJessHiggins  Website: drjessicahiggins.com   Email: [email protected]      If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here.     Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship.     Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.     Thank you!      If you are interested in developing new skills to overcome relationship challenges, please consider taking the Connected Couple Program or engaging in relationship coaching work with me.