How to Handle Difficult Conversations

The High Performance Podcast

Avoiding tough conversations might feel easier, but it often holds us back.

In this episode, Jake and Damian unpack why leaning into difficult conversations is essential for growth, connection, and real leadership. With insights from guests like James Vowles, Emily Maitlis, Charles Duhigg, and Joleon Lescott, they reveal how feedback, when delivered and received with clarity and care, can transform relationships.

From reframing criticism to preparing with empathy, they explore practical ways to handle emotional discussions, without defensiveness or blame. Whether it’s shifting from accusation to curiosity or learning to speak with respectful candor, the episode is full of tools you can use right now.

Listen in as Jake and Damian explore how mastering hard conversations can unlock trust, growth, and stronger human connection.

Listen to the episodes mentioned:

Charles Duhigg: https://pod.fo/e/22db6c

Joleon Lescott: https://pod.fo/e/25003c

Les Ferdinand: https://pod.fo/e/2c5bda

Gary Lineker: https://pod.fo/e/12b34c

Emily Maitlis: https://pod.fo/e/19028a

James Vowles: https://pod.fo/e/21794f

Rene Meulensteen: https://pod.fo/e/2bd0c6