LMTV #210: Resolving Difficult Conversations (Carol Pilkington)

If you’ve ever been involved in a sensitive or difficult conversation, whether with a significant other or with a colleague at work, then you know how uncomfortable the situation can be. You may find yourself struggling to find appropriate words to express your perspective without triggering a reaction from the other person. Or you may find yourself on the receiving end of some intense or painful words, and have difficulty avoiding a reactive outburst of your own.

Short of choosing to live as a “hermit”, there is probably no way to avoid challenging conversations altogether. However, everyone can learn techniques to reduce the level of challenge or conflict, and thus make such interactions more manageable. In fact, once you master some of the techniques, you may find yourself feeling confident enough that you no longer shy away from difficult conversations, and maybe even look forward to them in some way.

To help me shed light on this important Life Mastery topic, I’ve invited transformational and spiritual counselor Carol Pilkington to join me. With her extensive experience helping people deal with issues in anxiety, grief and loss, relationship and transition, she is well equipped to provide some amazing wisdom during this program. Here is a snapshot of what we plan to discuss:

* Understanding Our Triggers
* Avoiding Rabbit Holes
* Finding Neutral Balance
* Finding Resolution on Your Own

There’s no question that some interactions you have with other people—especially those who are important to you or who you work with—can be challenging, and even downright unpleasant. But with the right preparation and training, you can develop skill and confidence to approach such situations with compassion and love. With practice, you can become adept at handling every conversation and finding peaceful resolution quickly!

About Carol Pilkington
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Carol Pilkington is a Transformational/Spiritual Counselor and Astrological Counselor specializing in anxiety, grief/loss, relationships and transition. With over 30 years combined training in spirituality, astrological counseling, personal development and deep transformational work, Carol has learned the secret of how to rest quietly and comfortably in the vast Unknown and to appreciate the mystery and wonder that Life is. She has learned how to vanquish the many voices that tell us we’re not good enough, that we’re not worthy, and that we don’t matter.

Carol is a graduate of the Sher Institute of Astrology & Metaphysics, EST (better known now as the Landmark Forum) and holds a certificate in End of Life Care from the Twilight Brigade through the Veterans Administration. She is also an Ordained Non-Denominational Minister.

Carol is the Amazon Best Selling Author of “Your Amazing Itty Bitty Book of Astrology: 15 key Questions People Ask About Astrology”. She has received and been nominated for numerous awards such as Mentor of the Year, Women Who Make a Difference through the Los Angeles Small Business Journal, and she has received two awards from Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama for her service.