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Navigating Difficult Conversations - A Repeatable Framework (Online)
Mon, Feb 23, 11:30 PM**Navigating Difficult Conversations - A Repeatable Framework** This professional development workshop supports HR professionals, People & Culture teams, business owners, managers and people leaders to strengthen how they approach difficult workplace conversations using a clear, repeatable framework. The workshop introduces a structured method for preparing, conducting and reflecting on difficult conversations at work. The framework can be applied across a wide range of workplace situations and refined over time as participants build experience and confidence. Rather than relying on instinct, personality or a single communication technique, the framework provides a consistent foundation that can be adapted to different people, roles and contexts. This reduces inconsistency and uncertainty while supporting effective communication and psychosocial safety in the workplace. Participants explore why similar workplace issues can result in very different outcomes depending on how conversations are approached. Through facilitated discussion and real-world examples, the workshop examines what has been shown to work in practice and where conversations can unintentionally escalate. During the workshop, participants apply the framework to a real difficult conversation they are preparing for, or reflect on a conversation that has already occurred. While the focus is on workplace situations, the framework is transferable and may also be applied to other high-stakes conversations where clarity, respect and accountability matter. The emphasis throughout is on building practical communication capability, equipping participants with an approach they can adapt to their own style and draw on when managing people or supporting others through challenging conversations. This approach is particularly valuable for HR resources and in workplaces without a dedicated HR function, where managers and business owners are often required to navigate difficult conversations alongside other responsibilities. **About the presenter:** This workshop is presented by Phyllis Peterson, a lawyer and accredited workplace mediator with over 25 years experience supporting people and organisations across Australia through difficult conversations, conflict escalation and psychosocial risk matters in diverse workplace settings. The session includes live Q&A. **Learning outcomes:** \- Understand the relationship between difficult conversations and change\, including how conversations form part of broader workplace change processes\. \- Identify when a conversation is a difficult conversation\, including recognising common challenges that arise in people management discussions\. \- Understand why preparation and strategy matter when approaching difficult workplace conversations\. \- Apply a repeatable\, step\-by\-step framework to prepare for difficult conversations in a structured and consistent way\. \- Approach difficult conversations with greater confidence and clarity\, supporting fairness\, consistency and appropriate documentation discipline\. \- Identify considerations relating to the pros and cons of having a difficult conversation\, including whether and when a conversation should occur\. \- Identify factors that can influence how a difficult conversation unfolds\, including context\, timing and roles\. \- Understand how triggers and escalation risks can affect workplace conversations\. \- Apply the repeatable framework to prepare for a real difficult workplace conversation\." **What you will take away:** \- A practical\, repeatable framework for difficult workplace conversations \- Greater awareness of triggers and escalation risks \- Clear guidance on how to prepare for difficult conversations \- Increased confidence when addressing sensitive issues \- Greater clarity about whether and when to have a difficult conversation **Who Should Attend:** This workshop is suitable for people who regularly need to navigate difficult workplace conversations, including: \- HR Managers and Senior HR Advisors \- People & Culture Leaders and HR Business Partners \- Business owners and SME leaders \- Managers and supervisors with people responsibility \- Team leaders and emerging leaders \- Workplace relations and employee relations practitioners \- WHS and psychosocial risk stakeholders In addition to HR, the workshop is designed for people who manage workplace issues as part of their role, including business owners and managers who are balancing HR responsibilities alongside their core work. No formal HR background is required. **CPD Information:** \- 2\.0 structured learning hours Suggested competency areas this workshop supports: \- Effective workplace communication and feedback \- Managing difficult conversations and conflict \- Coaching and supporting managers and people leaders \- Psychosocial safety awareness and risk reduction \- Structured approaches to people management conversations **Certificate:** Participants receive a Certificate of Completion upon attending the full workshop. The content is designed to support continuing professional development for HR and People & Culture practitioners, and may be used to record CPD hours with relevant professional associations, subject to individual requirements. Participants are responsible for confirming applicability to their own CPD obligations" **Earlybird price $180 plus GST (PROMO Code: MEETUP50 - $50 off) until 18 Feb 2026.** **To purchase your ticket navigate to:** [Your Mediation Workshops](https://yourmediation.com.au/workshops-ndc-everyone-215380-829801) **Visit us at: [www.yourmediation.com.au](https://yourmediation.com.au)** Got questions? Contact us at info@yourmediation.com.au or book a 15 minute Q&A **[here.](https://yourmediation.com.au/contact)** **What Happens After I purchase my ticket:** Once you register, we’ll get in touch to provide details for your online session.

SYDNEY 🔥 Business Networking Meetup @ Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
Fri, Mar 6, 2:00 AM**🔥Lassie & Edward Zia's Business Community is hosting a Business Networking Event @ Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour!🔥** Join like-minded people in Business for a fun and relaxing Networking Lunch and afternoon of Networking that you won't want to miss! Our Business Community includes a diverse range of friendly and supportive Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, CEOs, Managing Directors, Boss Ladies, Thought Leaders and Influencers, open and ready to meet like-minded individuals, to connect and grow their Networks! Our events are all about fostering and empowering meaningful connections, getting everyone out of their homes and offices to build a stronger Network within our Communities. **The Event:** Our gatherings are free to you and pretty casual, with minimum structure to allow natural flow of conversations. [Please make a donation, we really appreciate your support.](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ExcellenceAbove) Come along, grab lunch, introduce yourselves, make new friends, and connect with each other on your phones via Linkedin. Our leaders will give a brief introduction after lunch, feel free to move around and speak to everyone before and after, and enjoy a coffee and or beverages of your choice throughout the event too. **Before the event** Make sure that you have registered and updated your professional profile and install the Linkedin app on your phone, our preferred social media platform for high quality professionals and Business Partners. **After the event:** Touch base with those you have met and connect with any you may have missed on the day. Schedule a coffee meet and or come along to our next event to re-connect with others. **Parking:** Located in Darling Harbour, prepaid parking directly beneath Novotel Darling Harbour is available at Wilson Parking, provided that you book online 1 day prior, for $16. **First time with Us?** You're in good hands! We've been running networking events in since 2015 and beyond **About Us** Our Meetup Business Community has over 16k members and has become one of Australia's largest Business Networking Meetup groups. We host regular Networking events in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and zooms throughout the year, supporting a network of ever-growing businesses. With over 16,000 members in our Business Community, you have the best chance of meeting like-minded people to grow and scale your Network faster. **View all upcoming events [here](https://linktr.ee/LassieZia)** ### Frequently Asked Questions **What is the dress code?** Smart Business casual and be photo ready. **Do many people attend by themselves?** Many of our attendees come by themselves and friends, colleagues and first timers are always welcomed. **How can I make contact with any questions?** Simply direct message [Edward Zia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardzia/) with any further questions. We aim to create High Value and the best Business Networking Events available out there! **Meet - Like - Know - Trust** **Your Network is your Networth!** 🌏🌏🌏💙💙💙🔥🔥🔥 If you love our High Quality Business Networking Events, please Sign up to become a Member of the **[Awesome Influencer Vault](https://edwardzia.teachable.com/p/theawesomemarketingvault)** and help us keep them Running! We really appreciate your ongoing support!

Friday Afterwork Drinks — February🥂
Fri, Feb 27, 7:00 AM
Fast Friending: Meet new friends! (21-40/Happy Hour)
Sat, Feb 28, 8:00 AMLets meet new friends! Fast Friending is all about creating a warm, relaxed space where you can meet new friends, connect with like-minded ladies and gents, and enjoy meaningful conversations without any pressure. If you’ve been looking for a fun way to expand your social circle in Sydney, this is the perfect evening to join us. **Book tickets now & save money -** [https://sydney28thfeb.eventbrite.co.uk](https://sydney28thfeb.eventbrite.co.uk) \*You can use any debit or credit card to purchase your ticket at PayPal checkout. It will ask you for your email address but that is only to send you a receipt. You do not need a PayPal account. EVENT COST: Early Bird - A$ 10 per person Regular Ticket - A$ 15 per person Cash at meetup - If you have not purchased your ticket in advance then you can pay A$ 20 cash when you meet Nina at the venue. This event is designed for everyone looking to expand their social circle, whether you're new to the city or simply ready to meet new people! **What's more?** \- If you’re feeling a bit anxious or shy\, don’t worry\! Feel free to bring along one of your lady friends for free to make it easier to attend\. You’ll have company and won’t feel alone\, making it easier to relax and enjoy the experience\! 'Fast friending' is our fun and quick way to help you make new connections quickly with both ladies and gentlemen. These are people in the age group of 21 to 40 and so you will be on a similar wavelength. Naturally you can always choose who to speak with based on your preference! Nina, your host will be there to welcome you warmly into the group and also help you with introductions! We welcome locals and internationals both! **Here’s how our Fast Friending works:-** \- We will meet at 7\.00 and have time to get settle down and get a drink\. \- From about 7\.40 to 8\.40 we will run the fast friending system\. Half of the group \(mixed gender\) will stay in a fixed place and the other half of the group \(mixed gender\) will be asked to rotate\. During these intervals\, each pair of people will get the opportunity to talk to each other\. \- Nina will be hosting the evening and she will organize the fast friending process\. She will indicate when you should move to the next person\. \- From 8\.40 onwards we will stop the system and people will have to chance go chat and interact with those they have met as well as others\. If you are a bit shy or anxious then please come early. Nina will help you meet other members in a small group and help you settle down and get comfortable. All attendees are also welcome to bring a lady friend along with them for free. This will make it a lot less stressful for you as you will always have your friend alongside. **Our venue for the evening -** Shark Hotel is spacious, has comfortable seating and not very noisy. We have a reserved area where our members can meet each other in a supportive environment. \- We are not a close knit tight group\. Our evenings are warm and comfortable for members attending for the first time and those coming alone\. You will not feel alone\! \- We have many groups in this city\. Members of our other groups who RSVP are included as guests of the organisers in order to give you an indication of expected people\. \- This evening is for ladies and gents in the 21 to 40 age group\. While some will be at the younger end of this range there will also be others at the other end of the range and lots in\-between\! \- We are not a dating group\. Our events are not organised to manage your dating life\. Our group is created to help ladies and gents meet other like minded ladies and gents\. Please do not attend our event if a perfect gender balance is important for your enjoyment of our meet\-up\. Why do we have tickets? 1. Cover our costs - Our host is compensated for their time and work. We also pay meetup and have dedicated staff to manage our events, hosts, venues and communication. 2. Group Safety - By securing your ticket we have a record and you contribute to a well organized evening where everyone is more committed and better behaved. 3. Management - Tickets help us better manage attendee group size, book suitable space and activity. 4. ABOUT [fastfriends.co.uk ](https://fastfriends.co.uk/)- We have connected members successfully for the past 10 years. **Here are some videos which will give you some guidance -** How to make people like you at our socials -[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4guProkKrI) Why you should attend our evenings - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEjwGBXzJE8)

Navigating Difficult Conversations - A Repeatable Framework (Online) - CLOSED
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00 AM**Navigating Difficult Conversations - A Repeatable Framework (REGISTRATIONS CLOSED - New Dates TBA)** This professional development workshop supports HR professionals, People & Culture teams, business owners, managers and people leaders to strengthen how they approach difficult workplace conversations using a clear, repeatable framework. The workshop introduces a structured method for preparing, conducting and reflecting on difficult conversations at work. The framework can be applied across a wide range of workplace situations and refined over time as participants build experience and confidence. Rather than relying on instinct, personality or a single communication technique, the framework provides a consistent foundation that can be adapted to different people, roles and contexts. This reduces inconsistency and uncertainty while supporting effective communication and psychosocial safety in the workplace. Participants explore why similar workplace issues can result in very different outcomes depending on how conversations are approached. Through facilitated discussion and real-world examples, the workshop examines what has been shown to work in practice and where conversations can unintentionally escalate. During the workshop, participants apply the framework to a real difficult conversation they are preparing for, or reflect on a conversation that has already occurred. While the focus is on workplace situations, the framework is transferable and may also be applied to other high-stakes conversations where clarity, respect and accountability matter. The emphasis throughout is on building practical communication capability, equipping participants with an approach they can adapt to their own style and draw on when managing people or supporting others through challenging conversations. This approach is particularly valuable for HR resources and in workplaces without a dedicated HR function, where managers and business owners are often required to navigate difficult conversations alongside other responsibilities. **About the presenter:** This workshop is presented by Phyllis Peterson, a lawyer and accredited workplace mediator with over 25 years experience supporting people and organisations across Australia through difficult conversations, conflict escalation and psychosocial risk matters in diverse workplace settings. The session includes live Q&A. **Learning outcomes:** \- Understand the relationship between difficult conversations and change\, including how conversations form part of broader workplace change processes\. \- Identify when a conversation is a difficult conversation\, including recognising common challenges that arise in people management discussions\. \- Understand why preparation and strategy matter when approaching difficult workplace conversations\. \- Apply a repeatable\, step\-by\-step framework to prepare for difficult conversations in a structured and consistent way\. \- Approach difficult conversations with greater confidence and clarity\, supporting fairness\, consistency and appropriate documentation discipline\. \- Identify considerations relating to the pros and cons of having a difficult conversation\, including whether and when a conversation should occur\. \- Identify factors that can influence how a difficult conversation unfolds\, including context\, timing and roles\. \- Understand how triggers and escalation risks can affect workplace conversations\. \- Apply the repeatable framework to prepare for a real difficult workplace conversation\." **What you will take away:** \- A practical\, repeatable framework for difficult workplace conversations \- Greater awareness of triggers and escalation risks \- Clear guidance on how to prepare for difficult conversations \- Increased confidence when addressing sensitive issues \- Greater clarity about whether and when to have a difficult conversation **Who Should Attend:** This workshop is suitable for people who regularly need to navigate difficult workplace conversations, including: \- HR Managers and Senior HR Advisors \- People & Culture Leaders and HR Business Partners \- Business owners and SME leaders \- Managers and supervisors with people responsibility \- Team leaders and emerging leaders \- Workplace relations and employee relations practitioners \- WHS and psychosocial risk stakeholders In addition to HR, the workshop is designed for people who manage workplace issues as part of their role, including business owners and managers who are balancing HR responsibilities alongside their core work. No formal HR background is required. **CPD Information:** \- 2\.0 structured learning hours Suggested competency areas this workshop supports: \- Effective workplace communication and feedback \- Managing difficult conversations and conflict \- Coaching and supporting managers and people leaders \- Psychosocial safety awareness and risk reduction \- Structured approaches to people management conversations **Certificate:** Participants receive a Certificate of Completion upon attending the full workshop. The content is designed to support continuing professional development for HR and People & Culture practitioners, and may be used to record CPD hours with relevant professional associations, subject to individual requirements. Participants are responsible for confirming applicability to their own CPD obligations" **Earlybird price $180 plus GST (PROMO Code: MEETUP50 - $50 off) until 18 Feb 2026.** **To purchase your ticket navigate to:** [Your Mediation Workshops](https://yourmediation.com.au/workshops-ndc-everyone-215380-829801) **Visit us at: [www.yourmediation.com.au](https://yourmediation.com.au)** Got questions? Contact us at info@yourmediation.com.au or book a 15 minute Q&A **[here.](https://yourmediation.com.au/contact)** **What Happens After I purchase my ticket:** Once you register, we’ll get in touch to provide details for your online session.

"Wow! Party Social" @ Castlereagh Club! - Funky Fun Friday Night Drinks!
Fri, Feb 20, 7:00 AM**NOTE:** Over 20 people Attending from other popular MEETUP GROUPS! **"THE CASTLEREAGH CLUB"** a historic inner-city building, perfect for "Funky Fun Friday's" the ultimate Drinks Party Night Meetup After Dark! **"Wow! Party Social"** Friday Nights promoted by **"Events for Singles"** together with Unravel Travel Group, After Work Social and After Dark Meetup Groups. **Happy Hour:** "Bevs . Bites . Banter. Discover The Castlereagh in the heart of Sydney where dining meets elegance. Level 1 a bistro that offers a warm and friendly dining experience with unbeatable Happy Hour Pub Classics. **Venue:** The Castlereagh Club - City Tattersalls Group **Address:** Level B1 - 199 Castlereagh St, Sydney (Close to Town Hall and Gadigal Metro) **Entry Time:** 6pm - 9pm **Dress Code:** Smart Casual **Contact:** George 0435 801 602 or David 0422 952 277 **Who's Coming:** Members from other meetup group also join this event!
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