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Courageous Conversations

Sometimes in our professional relationships with colleagues and parents we need to have conversations that are a bit tricky. We may find it challenging to pluck up the courage to raise difficult issues that we fear may result in adverse reactions or defensive responses from others.
Presented By Barbara Watson (PhD) and Bridgit Williams - InspirED ECE
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This webinar will introduce some of the key principles to keep in mind when having challenging conversations and share some skills that you can practice that will increase the chances of successful outcomes.

Presented By

Barbara Watson (PhD) and Bridgit Williams - InspirED ECE

Webinar Duration

Approximately 75 minutes

Skill Level

Suitable for Managers, centre owners, leaders, educators

What will you learn?

Sometimes in our professional relationships with colleagues and parents we need to have conversations that are a bit tricky. We may find it challenging to pluck up the courage to raise difficult issues that we fear may result in adverse reactions or defensive responses from others.

This webinar will introduce some of the key principles to keep in mind when having challenging conversations and share some skills that you can practice that will increase the chances of successful outcomes.

In this webinar we have:

  • Discussed why some conversations are hard
  • Explored common mistakes people make in difficult conversations and what to do instead
  • Explained and role modelled key skills to maximise your chances of having a productive conversation
  • Shared how to prepare yourself for interactions you think may be challenging 
Certificate of completion provided for your professional learning records

What others said about this webinar:

Allows you to take a step back and see the toddler's communication in a different light 
— KATIE
The ABC approach makes me reflect on why children will have certain behaviour
— TINA
I loved the words that described what we think of toddlers to what they actually are. A really positive and effective way to discuss toddler behaviours. 
— LAUREN
About the presenter

Barbara Watson (PhD)

PhD; MEdAdmin; BEd (ECE); Dip.Tchg (Primary)

Barbara is a qualified early childhood and primary teacher and has owned and managed early childhood centres. Having worked as part of the EC Professional Support team at the Faculty of Education for 7 years, she has strong links with The University of Auckland. While in this role Barbara facilitated a variety of workshops and programmes for a wide range of ECE services and also lectured on a number of ECE papers.

Barbara has a passion for supporting teachers to make effective links between theory and practice. Her Masters thesis focused on leadership and adult education and her PhD investigated how induction and mentoring programmes are enacted in education and care services. Barbara works with centre leaders as a mentor, coach and external appraiser. 

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