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Conversations Worth Having:
Your Toolkit for Shifting Tough Conversations into Collaborative and Productive Action
If you're ready to lead conversations that inspire action,
Reserve Your Spot Today!
A strategic leadership accelerator for
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Business owners or CEOs
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Mid-level managers/HR
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Emerging leaders
Sponsored by
September 16, 2025
8:30am - 3:30pm
ASU/SBDC Training Room
69 N. Chadbourne
San Angelo, TX
Difficult Conversations are Inevitable.
But as a Leader, You Can Drastically Improve the Outcome.
In this workshop based on the best-selling book Conversations Worth Having, you’ll learn how to turn resistance into alignment, tension into collaboration, and feedback into fuel for growth — so you can lead with clarity and confidence in every conversation.
CEUs
Provided!
Join us for a 1-day workshop where you'll shift your mindset, practice new communication skills, and leave ready to confidently lead impactful conversations.
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Live training for real-life application & interaction
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9-week post-event email accelerators to deepen learning
This isn't just training.
It's a transformational leadership experience.
We equip leaders to navigate tough conversations with confidence and intention.
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Reacting emotionally
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Fielding complaints
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Being drained by drama
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Avoiding giving feedback
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Surface-level communication
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Managing chaos
From:
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Responding with confidence
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Giving feedback that builds trust
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Meaningful dialogue that connects
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Creating calm, focused momentum
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Sparking ownership in others
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Enjoying relationships in alignment
To:
If you're ready to transform your conversations,
you're in the right place!
Special Guest Appearance:
Cheri Torres
Co-author of Conversations Worth Having
Cheri Torres is the co-author of the 2004 book "Conversations Worth Having" which she wrote with Jackie Stavros, who were united together by their passion for the power of Appreciative Inquiry. Their work shows that positive, inquiry-based conversations strengthen relationships, boost collaboration, and improve well-being at work and in life.
She will be sharing her real-life observations of how this framework has improved organizational productivity and potential.
High Level Agenda
Morning:
Shift Your Mindset and Conversations
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Understand how neuroscience affects human potential
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Learn to shift destructive thought patterns
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Discover how listening and asking generative questions can shift the direction of conversations
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Recognize generational preferences and how to shift without driving yourself crazy
Afternoon:
Reframe Conversations & Develop a Feedback Strategy
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Understand the power of a positive "frame"
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Experience the "flipping" technique to shift from problem-focused to possibility-focused discussions
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Learn how to handle angry people with grace and self-control
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Develop a feedback plan that creates trust and engagement
Great things happen when people choose words that inspire action and possibility. Be the person who starts that change - register now.
WHAT MAKES THIS TRAINING DIFFERENT?
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No gimmicks. No fluff. Just practical, real-world strategies with immediate impact.
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Live & Interactive. Engage in real-time discussions, Q&A, and networking with other leaders.
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A Proven, Research-Backed Methodology. The Converstions Worth Having program has been used with high-performing organizations worldwide.
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Direct Application to Business Results. Communication isn't just a skill - it's a leadership superpower.
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Personalized and Actionable. Work through your own real-world scenarios and leave with a customized action plan to tackle your biggest communication challenge.
Other Organizations Using Appreciative Inquiry
Transform the way you lead conversations—because better communication isn't a soft skill.
It's a competitive advantage.
Register Now! Spots Limited!
September 16, 2025
8:30am - 3:30pm (lunch included)
ASU/SBDC Training Room
69 N. Chadbourne
San Angelo, TX
Individual Tickets
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Experience "Conversations Worth Having" Risk-Free
We believe in the transformative power of this workshop. If you don't feel more equipped to handle challenging conversations with positivity and confidence by the end, we'll refund your investment—no questions asked.