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Hosted by Chris Wong & Lucie Tesarova · business · EN · 137 episodes
Ever had to have that difficult conversation with someone that you dreaded? You are not alone. Join us to explore how to improve how you handle difficult conversations with your team or loved ones. When we communicate better, we lead better, we perform better, we have better relationships, results and ultimately, a better life. Ready to learn? Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any future episode. Want to be a guest on our podcast? Let us know! https://bit.ly/3z4Sn5w
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The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations is hosted by Chris Wong & Lucie Tesarova. The show has published 137 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "How to Deliver Hard News to Someone Who Cares Deeply (Part 2), with Elizabeth Schuster & Marissa Ferrari." (13 October 2026, 24 minutes), "Is AI making us end the show?" (7 July 2026, 15 minutes), and "How to facilitate heavy group topics (Part 2 with Frank Velasquez, Jr.)" (30 June 2026, 23 minutes).
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 137 episodes.
Booking probability for The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations is 49%, and the host is rated Open on guests. The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations are Business & Management Consulting. The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations has a business audience.
Chris Wong & Lucie Tesarova hosts The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations, a business show with 137 episodes published.
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How do you tell someone who has poured their heart into a program that it's being cut, without losing their trust or their commitment to the mission? In Part 2 of our Season 4 premiere, Elizabeth Schuster and Marissa...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
Sorry for the click-bait title, but as season 3 comes to an end, Lucie and Chris have some big news to share. They also spend a few minutes talking about the rise of AI, especially how it impacts difficult...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
In part 2 of their conversation, Frank joins Chris and Lucie to talk through the steps of facilitating restorative circles, the preparation that makes group conversations successful, and the secrets of facilitating...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
In this inspiring interview, Tina Pullous Kraus shares her transformative journey from burnout and personal struggles to becoming a transformation trainer. Discover practical insights on emotional intelligence...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
In our follow up to last week’s episode, Ashley and Chris continue talking about navigating difficult conversations, especially when dealing with friends or family in a professional setting. Especially when they...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
In this week’s interview, Ashley Cox, a leadership mentor and expert in women in business, joins Chris to share her insights on leadership, gender dynamics, and building successful, people-centered businesses. ...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
If last week was helpful (or if you didn’t watch it, go back now and listen!), this week kicks it up to the next level. In part 2 of their conversation with Laura Morgan, she helps us navigate some tricky...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
One of the most common questions we get is “how do we manage the emotions that inevitably come up in difficult conversations?” And our guest this week, Laura Morgan, knows exactly how to deal with it. With a...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
Explore effective strategies for delivering bad news, managing difficult conversations, and fostering a supportive team culture with our guest today, Toby Campbell. Learn practical techniques, metaphors, and leadership...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
In this episode, Dr. Toby Campbell, an oncologist and expert in serious illness conversations, shares insights on how to navigate difficult medical discussions, especially around delivering bad news and organ donation...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
In this insightful interview, Gift Tshuma shares practical strategies for inclusive leadership, effective advocacy, and navigating difficult conversations in the workplace. Discover how to approach accessibility issues...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
Episode Overview In this powerful Part 1 conversation, hosts Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova sit down with Gift Tshuma — disability rights advocate, accessibility specialist, musician, and co-founder of Tshuma Consulting...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
Summary: In part 2 of their conversation, Chris, Lucie, and Travis walk through practical strategies for having difficult conversations, asking effective questions, and improving communication in leadership. They...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
Summary: This week, join Lucie and Chris as they interview Travis Dalrymple, a leadership coach and former entertainer, who shares his unconventional journey through various careers. He wrote a fun leadership book...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
In part 2 of their interview with Roberta Dombrowski, Chris and Lucie pick her brain on how to deal with the guilt trips and the reality that sometimes these conversations happen over and over again – often pushing your...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
Summary: In this week’s episode, Chris and Lucie get the privilege to interview Roberta Dombrowski, a coach who helps leaders function at their best. She’s also experienced in setting boundaries, both at work and...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
Rachel Platt shares practical strategies for addressing disrespectful behavior, giving effective feedback, and fostering respectful workplace environments. This episode covers handling difficult conversations, timing...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
In this conversation, Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova engage with Rachel Platt, a people strategist, to explore the dynamics of difficult conversations in the workplace. They discuss the importance of addressing...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
How do you tell someone they are not performing at the level you expect or need them to, without crushing them or demotivating them, and instead making them feel supported and motivated to improve? Hear how Peter...
The Art and Science of Difficult Conversations
In this conversation, Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova engage with HR consultant Peter Vinge to explore the complexities of performance conversations in leadership. They discuss the importance of clear communication, the...
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