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A difficult conversation can take many forms — emotionally intense, sharing unexpected information, challenging someone, reasserting boundaries.Whatever ‘difficult’ looks like to you, we all have something in common: we’re terribly under-practiced in having these conversations.For Kate Crawshaw, role play can be the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to feeling confident about difficult conversations. Creating a container and taking the time to practice, rehash, and become familiar with our ‘difficult’ selves can make every conversation feel more manageable and ourselves more grounded.Vital work for facilitators, you’ll no doubt agree.Find out about:How role play can give us a second chance — or a practice run — with difficult conversationsWhy difficult conversations are made more difficult by their scarcityHow to set the rules in role play and maintain a non-judgement practiceWhy it’s fruitless to role play as yourselfWhy judgement is a core part of facilitation and why it can feel so difficult to defer itHow controlling the tempo of your conversations can settle your nervesHow to stop focusing on your own ‘performance’ by refocusing on the learning outcomeDon’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with your favourite podcast player.And download the free 1-page summary, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.LinksSerious WooConnect to Kate:On LinkedInSupport the showCheck out the podcast map to see the overview of all podcast episodes: https://workshops.work/podcast-map

A difficult conversation can take many forms — emotionally intense, sharing unexpected information, challenging someone, reasserting boundaries.Whatever ‘difficult’ looks like to you, we all have something in common: we’re terribly under-practiced in having these conversations.For Kate Crawshaw, role play can be the missing piece of the puzzle when it comes to feeling confident about difficult conversations. Creating a container and taking the time to practice, rehash, and become familiar with our ‘difficult’ selves can make every conversation feel more manageable and ourselves more grounded.Vital work for facilitators, you’ll no doubt agree.Find out about:<ul><li>How role play can give us a second chance — or a practice run — with difficult conversations</li><li>Why difficult conversations are made more difficult by their scarcity</li><li>How to set the rules in role play and maintain a non-judgement practice</li><li>Why it’s fruitless to role play as yourself</li><li>Why judgement is a core part of facilitation and why it can feel so difficult to defer it</li><li>How controlling the tempo of your conversations can settle your nerves</li><li>How to stop focusing on your own ‘performance’ by refocusing on the learning outcome</li></ul>Don’t miss the next episode: subscribe to the show with <a href="https://kite.link/workshopswork" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">your favourite podcast player</a>.And <a href="https://workshops.work/podcast/216" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">download the free 1-page summary</a>, so you can always have the key points of this episode to hand.Links<a href="https://www.seriouswoo.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Serious Woo</a>Connect to Kate:On <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katecrawshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9HVKKY6HYD9N2" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>Check out the podcast map to see the overview of all podcast episodes: https://workshops.work/podcast-map

Mastering Difficult Conversations: The Art of Communication through Role-Play with Kate Crawshaw

As a trainer do you want to be able to communicate at a deeper level with the team you are coaching? My guest this week is Kate Crawshaw, owner and founder of Serious Woo. Kate’s company helps leaders and teams to develop new skills and learn new techniques though training programmes using corporate actors. In this week’s episode you’ll learn:  Why approaching facilitation practically gives better results The value of applied improvisation What you can get out of celebrating failure  Check out the episode now! And subscribe to get more episodes like this one. 

As a trainer do you want to be able to communicate at a deeper level with the team you are coaching? My guest this week is Kate Crawshaw, owner and founder of Serious Woo. Kate’s company helps leaders and teams to develop new skills and learn new techniques though training programmes using corporate actors. In this week’s episode you’ll learn: <ul> <li>Why approaching facilitation practically gives better results</li> <li>The value of applied improvisation</li> <li>What you can get out of celebrating failure</li> </ul> Check out the episode now! And subscribe to get more episodes like this one.

How to give expert facilitation training using corporate actors w/ Kate Crawshaw

Having a tough conversation ... it certainly isn't something most of us seek out pro-actively. However, being (not) able to navigate those high-stakes conversations has a massive ripple effect - on your own health, your level of success, your team and business. In this conversation we are joined by Kate Crawshaw who's made it her career to teach others to have courageous conversations.  why it is important to have them [psychologically + financially] how to navigate through them [incl the preparation that goes in it] when to seek them out vs when to better let it go best ways to manage emotions [your own and your counter part's]  _____ Want to build and monetise your Personal Brand, become the Trusted Authority in your field and level up your Career?    Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources:   1.) Download the free Guide to learn 5 practical strategies on how to    2.) Book your complimentary    3.) Connect with  Check out all show notes and further resources over at

Having a tough conversation ... it certainly isn't something most of us seek out pro-actively. However, being (not) able to navigate those high-stakes conversations has a massive ripple effect - on your own health, your level of success, your team and business. In this conversation we are joined by Kate Crawshaw who's made it her career to teach others to have courageous conversations. why it is important to have them [psychologically + financially] how to navigate through them [incl the preparation that goes in it] when to seek them out vs when to better let it go best ways to manage emotions [your own and your counter part's] _____ Want to build and monetise your Personal Brand, become the Trusted Authority in your field and level up your Career?    Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources:   1.) Download the free Guide to learn 5 practical strategies on how to    2.) Book your complimentary   3.) Connect with Check out all show notes and further resources over at

49. Courageous Conversations [Interview with Kate Crawshaw]

What does creativity have to do with learning? How does being a creative thinker and creative learner help us to build self-awareness and be inspired to change? Kate Crawshaw and Trudi Boatwright, the creative duo behind Serious Woo, explain how and why their company seeks to bring creativity and humanity back into learning and work environments. 

What does creativity have to do with learning? How does being a creative thinker and creative learner help us to build self-awareness and be inspired to change? Kate Crawshaw and Trudi Boatwright, the creative duo behind Serious Woo, explain how and why their company seeks to bring creativity and humanity back into learning and work environments.