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Use AI to Prepare for Hard Conversations Without Over-Scripting (2026-04-23)

April 24 · 3 min · 3.4 MB
0:00-3:37

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Scripting a difficult conversation usually makes it worse, not better. The preparation that actually helps is thinking through the other person's perspective, their likely objections, and the emotional dynamics before you walk in. Today's episode covers a four-step AI workflow for doing exactly that — without over-preparing or making assumptions.

  • The preparation prompt: A structured prompt that maps the other person's likely perspective, surfaces the objections you're most likely to face, and helps you distinguish the outcome you need from the one you want.
  • The stress-test prompt: A single question that forces AI to argue against your position — surfacing the blind spots you've been avoiding.
  • Key watchout: Why AI will be more diplomatic than the real conversation, and how to ask for a harder simulation when the stakes are high.