Are You Objective or Assuming?

Episode #16 is enlightening! “Are you being objective? Or are you assuming?”  

This episode is part of our significant four podcasts series on navigating difficult conversations. One of the elements of a difficult conversation is that emotions are triggered, and often it's based on assumptions and not objectivity.  

Our guest Nicola Van Dam shares some great insights, anecdotes, and tips, such as the questions you should never ask and the go-to questions you should. This episode builds your awareness as to when you can be objective and why it matters to have meaningful and not difficult conversations. 

Nicola Van Dam is a learning officer in leadership training at Ontario Power Generation (everything that Nicola is sharing in this episode is based on her journey of learning and observations and is in no way affiliated with Ontario Power Generation). 

Nicola’s career journey has taken her to industries such as publishing, healthcare, and nuclear power, allowing her to connect with different leaders and leadership styles. This has led to her belief that authenticity is one of the top traits that enable a leader to be successful. Authentic leaders who show their “human side” are seen as relatable and are more likely to build trust with those around them through opening up about their own successes and lessons learned.   

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