Many lawyers deal with conflict ?regularly on the job. But when it comes to managing our professional relationships, we avoid difficult conversations.
There is something to be said for holding your tongue ? in some situations. But letting issues pile up and hoping they will go away is often a poor communication strategy (that is also true in our personal lives.)
That’s where coaching comes in. A good coach can help you decide when it is time to speak up, how to speak up, and when it is better to refocus your energy.