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What if you could navigate even the most challenging conversations with calmness, clarity, and confidence? This in-depth conversation with David Wood explores just that, diving into how to communicate more effectively in high-stakes moments, whether at work or in life. David shares his unique approach to coaching and communication, combining emotional awareness with practical tools. His latest innovation, WhisperLead AI, helps leaders role-play difficult conversations, receive coaching prompts, and even get real-time support during live interactions. Our discussion goes beyond mechanics to emphasize authenticity and vulnerability as leadership strengths. David unpacks common pitfalls in conflict—like poor framing, making assumptions, or avoiding others’ perspectives—and offers techniques for building trust and achieving shared outcomes. Whether you're leading a team or seeking better communication in your personal life, this conversation delivers practical wisdom and fresh ideas you can start using immediately. David left behind a high-powered career as a Consulting Actuary for Ford, Sony Music, and Chanel—trading Park Avenue boardrooms for a mission to transform lives and businesses. He didn’t just start a coaching business; he built the world’s largest coaching business at the time, ranking #1 on Google for "life coaching", serving 150,000 coaches globally. But David’s story is about more than success—it’s about resilience. He’s survived a paraglider collapse and a fractured spine, battled anxiety and depression, and most recently, took on acting in Hollywood! Today, he helps leaders 4X their clarity AND productivity, and to love their life. You’ll discover: • A powerful method for framing difficult conversations with positive intent • Why asking for the other person's perspective first can shift everything • How AI tools like WhisperLead can coach you in real-time • The link between vulnerability and stronger leadership • A practical model for brainstorming solutions collaboratively Learn more about David Wood’s services and resources here: https://focus.ceo/ Visit https://GrowStrongLeaders.com to learn more about our assessment and development tools. Get our books on Amazon: Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills: https://amzn.to/3jL0pEI Grow Strong Character https://tinyurl.com/3zwcanxa