Difficult Conversation At Work (AI Role Play Focus)

What you'll learn
You won't just learn what to say-you'll practice it immediately with role-plays that simulate realistic reactions (defensiveness, dismissiveness, time pressure)
Practice and handle realistic pushback, defensiveness, and ambiguity.
Assert needs, boundaries, and disagreements professionally without authority, maintaining trust and influence with peers, stakeholders, and managers..
Navigate upward and career-impacting conversations confidently, including managing up, asking for raises & promotions, responding to vague feedback, and more.
Choose the right words, tone, and medium (live, chat, or email) to reduce misunderstandings, protect your reputation, & communicate with clarity under pressure.
Requirements
No prerequisites are required.
Description
You won't just learn what to say, you'll practice it immediately with role-plays that simulate realistic reactions (defensiveness, dismissiveness, time pressure, misinterpretation).Difficult conversations are part of every job but most individual contributors are never taught how to handle them confidently.Instead,We avoid them.We over-explain.We hint instead of asking.We say yes when we should say no.And we replay conversations in our head afterward, wishing we'd handled them differently.This course is designed to change that.This course is a practical, skill-building course where you don't just learn what to say, then you practice it through realistic, guided AI role-play.You'll work through the exact conversations people struggle with most:asking for clarity, pushing back on deadlines, setting boundaries without authority, handling peer conflict, managing up, asking for raises or promotions, dealing with micromanagement, and more.Plus, instead of just passively watching videos, you'll rehearse these conversations with an AI that reacts like real people do( defensive, dismissive, rushed, vague, or emotionally charged) so you're ready for the real thing.What Makes This Course DifferentMost communication courses stop at frameworks and scripts.This course goes further.Every major scenario follows a Learn + Practice + Improve loop:1) Short Concept Lessons (5-10 minutes)You'll learn:Simple, repeatable frameworksClear language patterns that work for ICsCommon pitfalls to avoidWhat "good" actually sounds like in practice2) Guided AI Role-Play (3-8 minutes)You'll practice conversations with:A defined workplace scenarioA realistic AI personaA clear learner goalMultiple variation rounds with different reactions3) Debrief and UpgradeYou'll reflect, identify one improvement, and re-run the conversation stronger.This is how confidence is built through repetition, not theory.What You'll Learn and PracticeYou'll build a complete IC conversation toolkit, including how to:Speak up without sounding aggressiveSet boundaries without damaging relationshipsAsk for clarity, resources, or supportPush back on unrealistic deadlines and scope creepSay no without burning social capitalHandle defensive, difficult, or political coworkersGive peer feedback calmly and effectivelyManage up without "complaining"Disagree with your manager professionallyAsk for raises, promotions, and growth opportunitiesRespond to vague or subjective feedbackRepair trust after mistakes or tensionChoose the right medium (chat, email, or live) for tough messagesAcross many realistic role-play scenarios, you'll practice conversations that ICs face every day but rarely get to rehearse safely.Who This Course Is ForThis course is ideal for:Individual contributors at any levelHigh performers who want more influence and confidenceProfessionals who avoid conflict or over-explainPeople who want to advocate for themselves without sounding difficultAspiring managers who want strong communication skills before managingNo management title required.No corporate jargon.Just practical, real-world skills.The Core PromiseBy the end of this course, you won't just know what to say.You'll have practiced saying it, calmly, clearly, and confidently, even when the other person pushes back.That's what changes behavior.That's what builds credibility.And that's what moves careers forward.Enroll now and start practicing the conversations that matter most.
Individual contributors at any level who want to dramatically improve their communication skills,High performers who want stronger influence and confidence,People who avoid conflict or over-explain,Professionals who want to advocate for themselves without sounding aggressive
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