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Say It, Don't Avoid It: Having the Conversations That Matter

Difficult Conversations At Work (1)

19 Jan 2027   |   12:00 – 12:45

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Leadership Recharge 2027 Masterclass

Say It, Don't Avoid It: Having the Conversations That Matter

How do we move beyond the fear of saying the wrong thing and lead with greater confidence, curiosity and understanding?

Location: Online (via Zoom)

Open to Institute members.

CPD hours (for IoL members): 0.75

What you'll learn

  • Why the fear of getting things wrong affects how we communicate, decide and lead

  • How to use the ME US WE™ mindset framework to examine your own perspectives

  • How the people around you influence your thinking

  • The language of inclusion, and how your actions as a leader affect others

  • Practical ways to approach conversations with greater awareness and confidence

Recommended for

All members of The Institute of Leadership, especially anyone who wants to approach difficult or sensitive conversations with more confidence.

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Is this event CPD recordable?

Yes. This event is CPD-recordable for IoL members.

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Katie Allen

People & Communication Specialist
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Rachel Mullings

IoL Membership Manager

Katie Allen is a confidence and communication specialist, coach, and TEDx speaker. She hosts the Speaking Of Inclusion... podcast and is the creator of the ME US WE ™ framework, a model for building the self-awareness and relational skills it takes to have conversations that matter. After a decade running UK operations on oil refineries, Katie moved into a career in people and culture and now works with curious-minded people who want to have better conversations without the fear of getting it wrong. 

Visit Katie's website

With a strong background in membership, Rachel is passionate about building thriving membership communities and making your journey with us as smooth as possible. As a counsellor in her spare time, Rachel is particularly enthusiastic about The IoL’s focus on self-awareness through the MyLeadership tool.

Katie Allen

Katie Allen

People & Communication Specialist

Katie Allen is a confidence and communication specialist, coach, and TEDx speaker. She hosts the Speaking Of Inclusion... podcast and is the creator of the ME US WE ™ framework, a model for building the self-awareness and relational skills it takes to have conversations that matter. After a decade running UK operations on oil refineries, Katie moved into a career in people and culture and now works with curious-minded people who want to have better conversations without the fear of getting it wrong. 

Visit Katie's website

Rachel Mullings

Rachel Mullings

IoL Membership Manager

With a strong background in membership, Rachel is passionate about building thriving membership communities and making your journey with us as smooth as possible. As a counsellor in her spare time, Rachel is particularly enthusiastic about The IoL’s focus on self-awareness through the MyLeadership tool.