The Scripts Aren't the Problem... But You Might Be

In this episode of the Culture Focused Practice podcast, I’m coming in swinging at one of the most common traps leaders fall into: obsessing over scripts instead of showing up with actual presence.

If you’ve ever stalled a hard conversation trying to get the words just right, this one’s for you. We unpack why scripting becomes a crutch, what actually makes your hard convos land (hint: it’s not phrasing), and how to show up clear, grounded, and human. 

This is about ditching the safety blanket and building real trust instead.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Episode Teaser
00:14 The Real Issue: Presence Over Scripts
01:34 Agenda Overview
01:57 Script Obsession: Seeking Control
06:19 What Matters in Tough Conversations
15:58 Common Script Failures
18:58 Effective Preparation Without Overkill
25:35 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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