How to ace difficult conversations | S. Venkatesh | TEDxFIIB [Video]

Examples of difficult conversations from my journey as an author, investor and leadership coach:
– Investors and startup founders having differences of opinion;
– Couples shying away from conversations about money or life goals;
– Authors’ creative issues with editors;
– Employees hesitating to have conversations with bosses.
I link these to deeper beliefs, fears and childhood experiences, and demonstrate how our inner reality shapes our outer reality (fear of failure, need for approval etc.). The key is to have the difficult conversation with yourself first. I break this down into steps that anybody can follow to navigate difficult conversations.
S.Venkatesh is a bestselling author, investor and leadership coach. He is the author of two Amazon #1 bestselling thrillers AgniBaan and KaalKoot, described by The Times of India as ‘a heady blend of conspiracy, history and suspense’. He has held leadership positions across Asia with JP Morgan and Credit Suisse, helped invest over a billion dollars of capital, and been a Director on Boards of multiple companies. An alumnus of IIT Delhi and IIM Calcutta, Venkatesh has been ranked among the ‘100 Most Influential Coaching Leaders’ at the World Coaching Congress, and is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx