
Scripts for the Hard Stuff: What to Say When It’s Awkward, Emotional, or Personal
In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice Podcast, Dr. Tara Vossenkemper dives headfirst into the awkward, emotional, and straight-up uncomfortable territory of hard conversations. This is episode two of a four-part miniseries, and it’s all about giving you actual words to say when shit gets real. We’re talking underperformance, weird vibes, cultural misalignment, and tense moments that need some follow-up.
Tara breaks down how to start these convos (without sounding like a panicked robot), how to hold the space when emotions spike, and how to wrap things up without leaving people in a…
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