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Scripts & Prompts for Tough Leadership Conversations
For Women Who Lead with Strength & Heart now!
Free guide to help you feel clearer, calmer and more confident in the conversations that matter most.
Tough conversations are part of your role. That doesn’t make them easy..
If you’re a woman in leadership, you’re likely:
Replaying conversations in your head before (and after) you have them
Balancing compassion with accountability
Navigating performance, behaviour, wellbeing and ethical issues
Considering HR, legal, cultural and psychological implications — all at once
…often without much real support.
You’re not alone in this.
And you’re not “bad at leadership” because these conversations feel heavy.
Most of us were never properly taught how to do them.
What's inside the guide?
In Scripts & Prompts for Tough Leadership Conversations (for Women Who Lead), you’ll receive:
Outcomes
Scripts & phrases you can adapt for:
Performance or behaviour issues
Conflict or tension between team members
Before‑conversation prompts to help you get clear and calm
After‑conversation reflection questions to support your growth as a leader
A simple framework you can use for any tough conversation, based on respected communication and leadership practices.
This is not about being “perfect”.
It’s about being clear, kind and values‑aligned — even when it’s hard.
This is for you if…
You’re a woman in a formal or informal leadership role You care deeply about people, purpose and impact You want to lead with both strength and heart You sometimes feel alone, second‑guessing how you handled a conversation
You do not need to have it all figured out.
You just need the right support and tools.
Who created this
I’m Laura Connarty‑Duncan, a leadership coach and strategic partner.
After 20+ years in leadership roles across sectors, I now support women leaders to navigate the real, messy, layered challenges of leadership — the ones that blend strategy, people, change, ethics, psychology, culture and the emotional load of responsibility.
My clients often say it feels like having “10 specialist consultants in one” — but with one trusted relationship and someone who truly understands their world.
This guide is a small taste of the kind of practical, values‑aligned support I bring to my coaching partnerships.
How it works
1. Pop your name and email in the form.
2. Check your inbox for an email from me with your guide.
3.Use the scripts and prompts to prepare for your next tough conversation.
4. Keep an eye out for my weekly emails with more bite‑sized leadership support.
What client say about Laura
From our very first session, I knew Laura was the right fit for me. Her guidance, insight, and support have been truly invaluable. She has an incredible ability to challenge, inspire, and empower - all while creating a space where I feel heard and understood.
I’m so grateful to be working with Laura and can already see the positive impact she’s having on my journey. If you're looking for someone to help you level up, I can’t recommend her highly enough!
Fiona
Thank you Laura, you are truly amazing at what you do!
I have taken leaps and bounds and you have supported me every step of the way. So glad my new business has you ♥️♥️♥️🙏
Sinead
FAQs
Q: Is this really free?
Yes. The guide is my gift to you. You’ll also receive my weekly emails with leadership insights and tools. You can unsubscribe anytime.
Q: Who is this best suited for?
Women in leadership roles — including executives, managers, NFP and arts leaders, board members and emerging leaders.
Q: Will this work in my organisation/sector?
The scripts are written to be flexible and adaptable. You can customise language and examples to fit your context, culture and policies.