How To Talk About Uncomfortable Things

Instead of avoiding a difficult subject, get clear - organize your ideas & boost your confidence.

Talking money is uncomfortable.

Pat faces that reality daily. He's an accountant who always talks about money.

Today, he has an important conversation on the calendar.

Pat hopes the new CFO doesn't turn into Jim Carrey in Dumb & Dumber —fingers in his ears saying, 'Lah, lah, lah.'

Signaling, "I'm not listening..."

Pat knows his plan will work. But he only has 8 seconds to influence the boss. This CFO moves fast, and he often interrupts.

Pat has to get to his point quickly & clearly.

He turns to my Get C.L.E.A.R. framework.

He follows the five steps to capture and keep the CFO's attention.

"To get caught up," Pat told him, "we need to use our resources where they are most effective. And here is where that is."

The CFO followed up with some quick questions and agreed with Pat's plan.

C.L.E.A.R. helped him get buy-in and boosted confidence in his message.

Pat left the office feeling accomplished that day.

Rightfully so.

For your next important communication, Get C.L.E.A.R.

Capture & keep attention. Get the job done.

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