Watching Olympic coaches operate, as we have for 40 years, makes one thing very clear: the courage to have a direct conversation when needed is vital to helping someone reach their potential.
This is why we are pleased to share that our popular Managing Challenging Conversations program is now available in webinar and live keynote formats.
Coaching with Courage: The Tough Conversations is a one-hour tour of the communication skills leaders need to tackle their toughest coaching conversations with confidence. Be among the first to experience this new session in a special preview event with Third Factor Principal Trainer Garry Watanabe on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Drawing on lessons from our 40 years of work with world-class coaches, we’ll explore how to:
- Build the courage and mindset to initiate a direct conversation
- Structure a clear opening statement that gets tough coaching conversations off on the right foot
- Work through resistance and defensiveness using strategies to diffuse tension
- Manage your own reactivity to stay composed under pressure
Whether you are an individual looking for help with your own challenging conversations, or a leader tasked with creating a culture of courage and continuous improvement within your organization - you’ll leave armed with the inspiration and practical tools to get started.
Coaching with Courage: The Tough Conversations
March 6th 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT
About the presenter:Garry Watanabe is an expert on coaching and performance psychology with a wealth of experience working under the peak of pressure in both business and sport. As Principal Trainer for Third Factor, Garry has helped thousands of leaders apply the principles of coaching, collaboration and resilience in their professional and personal lives. His corporate clients include Deloitte, Toyota, RBC and the USGA.
