Confidence Before a Hard Conversation

Before the conversation, let's get your feet under you.

Breathe in for four, out for six. Twice more, in your own time.

You are not going in to win. You are going in to be honest and to stay yourself.

You already know the truth of your experience. You do not need anyone's agreement to make it valid.

If your voice shakes, that's alright. Shaking is not weakness. It's your body caring about the outcome.

You can be kind and clear at the same time. Those are not opposites.

Say: I can feel afraid and still trust myself.

One more long breath. You've done harder things than this.