Prepare for a Difficult Conversation

Get ready for a hard 1:1 — your goal, calm phrasing for the key points, likely reactions, and how to respond.

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Prompt

    Help me prepare for a difficult conversation. I want to walk in ready — not with a script to read word for word.

What the conversation is about and what outcome I want:
{{situation}}

Who it's with and our relationship: {{person}}
What I'm worried about (how it could go wrong): {{concern}}

Please give me:
1. **Goal** — the outcome to aim for and the tone to hold, in a line or two.
2. **Opening** — a calm, non-accusatory way to start and name the topic.
3. **Key points** — the few things I need to get across, with suggested phrasing that's honest but not inflammatory.
4. **Likely reactions & responses** — how they might respond (defensive, upset, dismissive) and a steady way to handle each.
5. **Landing it** — how to move toward a resolution or next step.

Keep the phrasing human and specific to my situation, not corporate boilerplate. Don't assume facts I didn't give you or put words about others' motives in my mouth. If the outcome I want is unclear or seems at odds with the situation, raise that with me first.

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