The conversation you’re avoiding is the one that will set you free.

Have the conversation before you need to.

That’s the leadership move.

Because if you don’t?
You’ll have it in urgency.
In resentment.
In a moment when you’re not grounded—but reactive, cracked open, or burnt out.

And that’s rarely when we show up as our highest self.

Recently, I had one of those moments.

I knew something needed to be said.
A misalignment had been simmering beneath the surface—unspoken, unnamed.
I told myself it wasn’t “the right time.”
Tried to rationalize it away.
Maybe I was overreacting. Maybe it would pass.

(It didn’t.)

What started as a whisper grew into a weight.
And the longer I waited, the heavier it became.

When I finally had the conversation, it wasn’t perfect. But it was honest.
And more importantly, it set us free.

Here’s the truth: avoidance feels easier—but it’s not.

It leaks energy.
It delays clarity.
It keeps your leadership in limbo.

We tolerate misalignment because we confuse being nice with being kind.
But kind is clear.
Kind is courageous.
Kind tells the truth—with heart.

🧭 Want to lead with more clarity, courage, and connection?

Here’s a quick tool to help:

5 Steps to Emotionally Prepare for a “Tough” Conversation

1. Regulate First, Relate Second.
   Ground yourself. Breathe. Ask: What’s my intention here?
   
   

2. Name the Fear.
   What are you really afraid of? Voice it to yourself before you bring it to them.
   

3. Choose Your Leadership Energy.
   Anchor in values—not emotion. Lead from your Power Seat, not from people-pleasing.
   

4. Bring Curiosity, Not Control.
   Go in with questions, not conclusions. “What’s your perspective?” creates more connection than “Here’s what’s wrong.”
   
   

5. Visualize Completion.
   Imagine the relief on the other side. You’re not doing this to stir drama—you’re doing it to create peace.
   

Try one this week. Start small if you need to.

Because nothing robs your power more than what you keep tolerating.

Not saying the thing…
Not naming the need…
Not leading when your gut knows it’s time.

So—

What conversation are you avoiding right now?
And who would you become on the other side of it?

When you’re ready, here’s how I can help:

✅ Book a RESET strategy session to get grounded and move forward
(only 4 coaching sessions available/month)

✅ Tune into The Well Podcast — your next-level leadership starts here

🌊What’s Filling My Well Lately

Podcast: From Hustle to Harmony: Redefining How You Lead
Practice I’m loving: Pre-conversation journaling—“What would love say?” vs. “What would fear say?”
Tiny joy from this week: Golden hour strolls, listening to the birds

You are capable.
You are clear.
You are allowed to speak the truth.

ALL LOVE,


❤️ Mandy

P.S. New here? Welcome 👋 Here’s my favourite place to get started - The Seven Traits of The Well Resourced Leader.

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