Tools for Difficult Conversations (November 8, 2023)

A talk given to Rick Hanson’s Wednesday night meditation group on tools for difficult conversations. In this talk, Oren covers four main areas: Inner preparation, Orienting to purpose and values, Rehearsing, and Key Tools. The key tools covered are: Create supportive structures; Let go of the outcome; Get Curious (ask questions, practice reflecting listening); Take it slowly (chunk information, focus on one thing at a time); Seek common ground / agreement; Share personal stories; Set limits with kindness For more about Oren’s work, teaching, and writing, visit: www.orenjaysofer.com