Right now, so many teams are quietly avoiding the conversations that matter most. Not just about the work, but about the world around the work. Topics that feel emotionally charged, politically sensitive, or just… risky.
The fear is real: say the wrong thing, and you might damage the relationship. So we stay silent. Or we blurt and regret it. Or we go in guns blazing and drive the wedge deeper.
This workshop introduces a mindset and framework for turning emotionally charged, high-stakes conversations into moments of clarity, connection, and forward movement. Whether you’re navigating uncertainty, unspoken tension, or wildly different perspectives, this session helps you show up with more curiosity, calm, and confidence.
It’s not about avoiding conflict or forcing agreement. It’s about building the courage and skill to face what’s real, together.
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Meet Denise
Denise brings unmatched expertise in leadership development and organizational growth. In this webinar, she’ll guide you through practical tools and strategies to help you lead with confidence and clarity.
Veteran executive coach and thought leader Denise McClennen has dedicated her career to helping individuals and some of the nation’s largest brands perform more effectively and collaboratively.
She created Thought Design in 2013 to allow her to create and curate the physical environment for her high-performance thinking programs. Through Denise’s specialty in applied neuroscience, she helps people generate insight and create the conditions for learning and performance through unique learning experiences that incorporate brain science, adult development science, and the latest research on performance and business development.