How to Have Difficult Conversations | Presented by Sandy Borstad (11/19/2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

How to Have Difficult Conversations | Presented by Sandy Borstad

Too often, we avoid addressing critical issues at work and in our personal lives simply because we don’t know how to initiate a tough conversation. We worry about hurting feelings and damaging relationships or making a tense situation worse. However, leaders, teams and colleagues can learn how to have tough conversations and overcome the fear and anxiety that might come with them. This interactive session introduces a framework designed to set clear expectations and shifts the narrative from reactive conflict resolution to proactive accountability. What tough conversation are you avoiding right now? Join us to learn how to approach your next challenging discussion with empathy, clarity, and confidence.

Meet Sandy Borstad

Sandy Borstad is a strategic Talent Development leader with over two decades of experience. She specializes in building high-impact learning experiences that drive performance, engagement and growth. Her career has spanned direct sales, higher education, manufacturing and energy, aligning talent strategy with business results to unlock individual and organizational potential. She is passionate about building a culture of continuous learning, developing leaders at every level and transforming how organizations grow through their people.

Schedule:

11:30-12:00pm - Networking & Lunch

12:00pm - 1:00pm - Presentation

Cost

$20 - members
$40 - non-members

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How to Have Difficult Conversations | Presented by Sandy Borstad (11/19/2026)