PRIVATE PRACTICE PEER2PEER NETWORKS – Difficult Conversation Home Exercise Program

This session was presented in person at the Peer2Peer NetWorking Summit on April 30, 2026, in Alexandria, VA.

.02 CEUs/ 2.0 Contact Hours
Course level: Intermediate

During this session, participants will explore why it is critical to lean into difficult conversations as a leader and will leave with practical approaches for navigating difficult conversations while maintaining solid relationships. Throughout the session, participants will interact with and learn from eachother, and practice and reflect on the tools presented in real-time. Desired outcomes by the end of the session include renewed or increased confidence in approaching difficult conversations with others, and an appreciation for the collective experience, wisdom and mentorship within the room.

After attending this session, participants will be able to:

1. Identify common characteristics of difficult conversations and common conditions of successful management of difficult conversations.
2. Describe four tools to support navigation of difficult conversations.
3. Appreciation for each other as peer coaches, learning from past experiences with difficult conversations and applying some of that learning to current circumstances.
4. Ability to share at least one tip with a trusted teammate who you want to mentor in navigating difficult conversations.