We’ve all been there—those moments when a conversation takes a sharp left turn. Emotions run high, words are misinterpreted, and instead of connection, we find ourselves in confusion or conflict.

Whether it’s addressing team tension, managing feedback, navigating differences, or simply saying something that feels difficult, hard conversations are a fact of life—and work.

At High 5 Adventure, we believe communication is a skill you can grow. That’s why we’re so excited to announce our newest training offering: Navigating Challenging Dialogue® Essentials, happening Monday, November 4th.

What Is Navigating Challenging Dialogue®?

Originally developed by educator, author, and leadership coach Beth Wonson, the Navigating Challenging Dialogue® process has helped leaders, teams, educators, and families shift from reactive communication to responsive leadership.

At its core, it’s a 4-stage framework that helps you:

• Stay grounded in emotionally charged situations
• Communicate clearly and compassionately
• Address conflict with curiosity instead of judgment
• Build trust and strengthen relationships—even when you don’t agree

This isn’t a lecture-style seminar. It’s experiential, practical, and coaching-rich. You’ll bring two real-life challenging conversations to work on during the session and walk away with a renewed sense of clarity, confidence, and direction.

What You’ll Gain

During this one-day training, participants will:

• Practice applying the NCD process to real conversations
• Learn skills like self-awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and active listening
• Explore how our brains react under pressure—and how to stay in “leader mode”
• Receive personalized coaching and support
• Join a private online community with digital resources and continued access
• Get digital copies of Beth Wonson’s books: Turn This Conversation Around and Mastering Feedback

You’ll also leave with a certificate of completion and, more importantly, a toolkit you can use in both personal and professional relationships for years to come.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for anyone who leads, teaches, supports, or interacts with humans (aka: all of us!). Specifically:

• Managers and team leaders looking to foster healthier communication
• HR professionals, educators, and facilitators navigating sensitive topics
• Coaches, counselors, and DEI advocates who hold space for complex conversations
• Anyone who’s ever said, “That didn’t go how I hoped…”

Why It Matters Now

In today’s world, we’re constantly faced with complexity—whether it’s at work, in our communities, or within ourselves. And while we can’t avoid difficult conversations, we can get better at having them.

If you’ve ever wished for a roadmap to handle conflict, feedback, or misalignment with more skill and less stress—this is it.