This might be awkward

Let’s be real—feedback is uncomfortable. Whether it’s telling your coworker they keep

interrupting you, asking your partner to pitch in more, or explaining to a total stranger that they

cut the line, giving (and receiving) feedback can feel like walking a conversational tightrope.

And yet, when we avoid it, things don’t get better—they get weirder, colder, and more

resentful. But avoiding hard conversations doesn't make the tension go away—it just lets it

fester. Resentments build, trust erodes, and misunderstandings show up everywhere—from

the apparatus bay to the breakfast table.

This emotionally intelligent and surprisingly fun session breaks down the art of real talk. You'll

learn how to navigate hard conversations with clarity, courage and care, recognize the role bias

and unspoken expectations play in feedback failure, and build the kind of communication

muscles that work everywhere—from your station life to your home life.

Expect real strategies, awkward truths, and just enough humor to keep it human.

Learning Objectives

1. Unpack the Awkward: Normalize the Discomfort of Feedback

2. Understand the Consequences of Staying Silent

3. Spot the Bias: How Assumptions & Prejudice Color Feedback

4. Get the Tools: Build a Personal Feedback Toolkit

5. Practice Across Contexts: From the station life to home life

6. Learn to Lead with Curiosity, Not Judgment