Key Strategies for Effective Business Conversations with Leah Zimmerman

In this episode of KAJ Masterclass LIVE, join us for an enlightening conversation with Leah Zimmerman, founder of Stepping Stool Coaching, as we delve into the art of transforming challenging conversations for business growth. Discover valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate hard discussions in both personal and professional settings. Learn how to communicate effectively, build empathy, and achieve impactful results. 🔥 5 THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO🔥 Understanding the role of expectations and intentions in shaping conversations. The AAA approach: Acknowledge, Appreciate, Align for creating smoother communication. Recognizing the impact of self-consciousness and how to turn the spotlight on others. The importance of clarity in messaging for business leaders and entrepreneurs. Leveraging empathy and kindness to influence and create a positive impact in conversations. 🔥 CHAPTERS 🔥 00:00 Intro 01:07 Defining Hard Conversations 02:46 What Makes Conversations Hard 04:08 Lack Of Communication 05:56 Uncertainty And Judgement 08:20 Conversations As Relationships 09:27 Empathy And Understanding 11:40 Using Communication Tools 13:24 Conversations As Negotiations 16:30 Using The AAA System 18:10 Turning Spotlight On Others 20:34 Embracing Vulnerability 21:28 Changing Business Conversations 23:22 Speaking With Imagination 25:08 Introducing Stepping Soul Coaching 26:46 Offering Communication Lab 28:04 Concluding The Discussion 💼 BUSINESS INQUIRIES 💼 For partnership opportunities and inquiries, contact us at: kajmasterclass@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT KAJ MASTERCLASS LIVE Discover our handpicked products and services that support our channel and website. When you make a purchase through these links, you help us create more valuable content for you. Thank you for your support! 🎙 Elevate your podcast journey! Connect with top podcasters and guests on PodMatch. 🚀 After signing up, unlock a FREE exclusive 30-minute handholding session with me, whether you're a host or a guest. Join now: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/kaj 👗 Shop authentic Indian handloom sarees on Ethnics Land (Since 2018) and enjoy 15% off now!: https://www.ethnicsland.com/ ………………………………………………………………………………… 🎙 ABOUT THE GUEST 🎙 Leah owns Stepping Stool Coaching and makes hard conversations easy. Her expertise has developed through her experiences as an educator, theatrical performer, life coach and family business advisor. More than a life, leadership, conflict, or communication coach, she blends conflict resolution and communication expertise with a deep awareness of human behavior, positive psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness and skilled coaching technique. Her clients develop a comfort with themselves and an air of relaxed authority that builds their presence and stature as leaders. They go on to create harmonious relationships and prosperous businesses. Connect here: https://steppingstoolcoaching.com/ 🎤 ABOUT THE HOST 🎤 Your host, Khudania Ajay, is a seasoned content entrepreneur, podcast host, and independent journalist with over two decades of media industry experience. Having worked with prestigious organizations like CNBC (India), Reuters, and Press Trust of India, Ajay is now dedicated to helping you succeed through his LIVE Masterclasses. Connect with Ajay on LinkedIn:   / ajaykhudania   🌐 CONNECT WITH ALL THINGS KAJ 🌐 📺 Watch More:    / @kajmasterclass   🎧 Listen to Podcasts: https://pod.link/thekajstudio 📖 Read Our Blog: https://kajmasterclass.beehiiv.com/ 💻 Visit Our Website: https://thekajmasterclass.live/ 🌟 🔗 LinkedIn Page: https://bit.ly/3y2yKrM 🐦 Twitter:   / kajmasterclass   📸 Instagram:   / kajmasterclass  #businesscommunication #conversationsthatmatter #kajmasterclass