Mastering Tough Conversations at Work – Practical Tools for HR Leaders
- Start: 1:00pm
- End: 2:00pm
- Duration: 1 Hours
- Category: Regional Events
- Region: Auckland
- Online
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Most people avoid tough conversations at work, not because they don’t care, but because they’re unsure how to handle them well. Whether it’s addressing underperformance, giving difficult feedback, or raising a sensitive issue, the stakes feel high and the risk of making things worse is real.
Join this fast-paced session with leadership trainer and workplace communication specialist Terry Williams, and walk away with tools you can use immediately and pass on to the people you support. You’ll learn a simple, memorable framework for planning difficult conversations, how to strike the right tone between empathy and clarity, and what to say when emotions run high. Fewer tough conversations and more confident conversations.
Designed especially for HR professionals and people leaders, this session blends research-backed insight with real-world strategies because good intentions aren’t enough if you can’t get the words out.
If you support others to have these conversations, or want to get better at having them yourself, this is an hour you won’t want to miss.
Pricing
HRNZ Members and HRNZ Student Members = Free for a limited number
Non-member = $20.00
Please note our prices include GST. Payment for this event is due at the time of registration, if not received your ticket may be cancelled.
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Presenter Details
Terry Williams, The People Engagement Expert
Terry Williams is a leadership trainer, author, and professional comedian with 25 years of experience helping people "get better at getting better." He delivers engaging keynotes and workshops across the Asia-Pacific on change, motivation, and leadership—blending humour and psychology to make learning stick. Terry has written five books, including The Brain-Based Boss and Getting Better Buy-In, and is a Certified Speaking Professional. He’s performed stand-up internationally, supported community causes, and even appeared on TV. With real-world leadership experience across multiple sectors, Terry brings both insight and entertainment to the stage—and once sat on a National League basketball bench.
Sponsor Details
The People Engagement Experts
With thanks to Terry Williams, The People Engagement Experts
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