How to Have Tough Talks That Build Trust and Transform Culture | Speak With People Podcast

What if the conversations you’re avoiding are the very ones that could unlock alignment, trust, and momentum?

In this transformational episode, Jason Raitz sits down with Nicole Bianchi, executive coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Small Brave Moves and Five Tough Talks—to explore how brave leadership begins with bold communication.

Nicole shares the real reason leaders avoid hard conversations, and why choosing courage over comfort is the first step toward cultural and personal transformation. Whether you’re struggling to unify your team, elevate your performance, or lead with clarity, Nicole offers practical tools to lead better, speak stronger, and ignite change.