About This Webinar
Why do we keep postponing the conversations we know we need to have? And if silence feels easier in the moment, why does it leave us more exhausted in the long run? Research shows that social stress accounts for up to 75% of stressful incidents at work and that withholding concerns increases emotional exhaustion. Yet many of us instinctively sidestep tension, even when honest dialogue could lighten our load.
In this session, participants will explore a practical, research-backed framework for navigating difficult conversations well. You’ll gain insight into your natural tendencies in moments of conflict—patterns that shape how you interpret and respond to tension—and learn approaches that help you communicate your needs without escalation and replace avoidance with productive dialogue. You’ll leave with concrete tools to improve communication with colleagues, students, and loved ones—and to support your own well-being in the process.
Note: Each webinar in the 2026 Wellness Series is a stand-alone professional development webinar; you can watch one or all and in any particular order that suits your needs. Register now.
