Elevation
Workshops & Webinars
Navigating Difficult Conversations at Work
These are the conversations people avoid, and the ones that matter most.
Difficult conversations are part of everyday working life. Whether it’s raising a concern, talking about personal challenges, or supporting someone else, these moments can feel uncertain, emotional, and high-risk.
At Elevation Occ Psy, we take a practical, evidence-based approach to helping individuals, managers, and organisations navigate these conversations with greater confidence, clarity, and care
Workshop:
Having Difficult Conversations at Work
Overview
A hands-on workshop focused on building the core skills needed to approach and navigate difficult conversations effectively.
What this covers
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Why difficult conversations feel challenging
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Understanding avoidance, emotion, and perceived risk
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How to prepare for conversations
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Communicating clearly while maintaining empathy
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Managing emotional or unexpected responses
Who it’s for
Individuals, teams, and managers
Workshop:
Speaking Up About Personal Challenges
Overview
Supports individuals in navigating conversations about personal experiences at work, including whether, when, and how to speak up.
What this covers
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The psychology of disclosure and speaking up
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Understanding perceived risks and uncertainty
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Approaches to communicating personal needs
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Navigating responses and outcomes
Who it’s for
Employees, individuals managing health conditions, neurodivergent employees
Workshop:
Supporting Others in Difficult Conversations
Overview
Focuses on how to respond when others raise difficult or sensitive issues, and how to create a safe and supportive environment.
What this covers
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The role of the listener
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Responding with empathy and professionalism
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Creating psychological safety
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Managing uncertainty and not having all the answers
Who it’s for
Managers, team leaders, HR, colleagues
Webinar:
Why we avoid difficult conversations, and how to change that
Overview
A practical and thought-provoking session exploring the psychology behind avoidance and how to approach conversations differently.
What this covers
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Why we avoid difficult conversations
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The role of emotion and perceived risk
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Common workplace barriers
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Practical strategies for change
Who it’s for
Individuals, managers, organisations
Webinar:
Finding Your Voice at Work: How to Speak Up with Confidence
Overview
Speaking up at work can feel difficult, especially when the stakes feel high or the outcome is uncertain. This webinar supports individuals in building the confidence to express themselves clearly, even in challenging situations.
What this covers
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Why speaking up can feel difficult
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Understanding fear, self-doubt, and perceived risk
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Preparing for conversations in a practical way
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Communicating clearly and confidently
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Managing different responses and outcomes
Who it’s for
Individuals who want to feel more confident speaking up at work
Working with Health Conditions & Cancer at Work
Supporting the conversations that are often hardest to have, but matter most.
Experiencing a health condition at work can change how someone engages with their role, their team, and their sense of identity. It also introduces conversations that many people feel unprepared for, whether that’s speaking up, responding as a manager, or navigating uncertainty together.
At Elevation Occ Psy, we take an evidence-based and human approach to supporting these conversations, helping individuals and organisations create environments where people feel heard, supported, and able to contribute.
Workshop:
Supporting Employees with Health Conditions
Overview
A practical workshop focused on how to support employees managing health conditions in a way that is informed, compassionate, and sustainable.
What this covers
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Understanding the impact of health conditions at work
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Recognising individual differences and needs
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Creating supportive and flexible working environments
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Having open and effective conversations
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Balancing organisational and individual needs
Who it’s for
Managers, HR professionals, organisations
Workshop:
Working with Cancer: A Guide for Managers
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Designed to support managers in navigating the complexities of working with and supporting employees affected by cancer.
What this covers
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Understanding the impact of cancer on work and identity
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Navigating conversations with sensitivity and confidence
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Supporting employees through treatment and return to work
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Managing uncertainty and ongoing change
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Creating a supportive team environment
Who it’s for
Managers, team leaders, HR professionals
Workshop:
Disclosure Conversations: When, How, and What to Say
Overview
Supports individuals and managers in navigating conversations around disclosure, including how to approach them and respond effectively.
What this covers
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The psychology of disclosure and decision-making
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When and how to have disclosure conversations
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Communicating needs clearly and confidently
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Responding to disclosure as a manager or colleague
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Navigating uncertainty and outcomes
Who it’s for
Individuals, managers, HR professionals
Webinar:
What employees with health conditions want you to understand (but may not say)
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Supports individuals and managers in navigating conversations around disclosure, including how to approach them and respond effectively.
What this covers
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The psychology of disclosure and decision-making
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When and how to have disclosure conversations
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Communicating needs clearly and confidently
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Responding to disclosure as a manager or colleague
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Navigating uncertainty and outcomes
Who it’s for
Individuals, managers, HR professionals
Webinar:
Navigating Work with a Health Condition: Conversations, Confidence & Control
Overview
Managing a health condition at work often involves navigating uncertainty, decisions about disclosure, and conversations that can feel difficult to approach. This webinar supports individuals in understanding their options and finding a way forward that works for them.
What this covers
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The realities of managing a health condition at work
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Deciding whether, when, and how to speak up
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Understanding your needs and boundaries
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Communicating with confidence and clarity
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Navigating responses and workplace dynamics
Who it’s for
Individuals managing health conditions, including cancer, or supporting someone close to them
CUSTOMISATION OPTIONS
All our workshops can be tailored to meet your specific individual or organisational needs, drawing from our expertise in occupational psychology and workplace inclusion.
Whether you're looking to enhance team capabilities, support organisational change, or develop specific workplace skills, we customise our evidence-based content to deliver maximum impact for your context.
FLEXIBLE DELIVERY OPTIONS
• Full workshop or condensed power-hour sessions
• Virtual or in-person delivery
• Individual or group formats
• Series-based learning programs
• Hybrid learning approaches
