TRUST: Learn to Say the Hard Things

A 5-session leadership program to help you stop avoiding and start leading with clarity, courage, and trust.

Leadership breakdowns rarely come from strategy.

They come from the conversations that don’t happen.

Feedback that’s never given.

Tension that’s rising.

Engagement disappearing.

You know you should speak up, but you overthink, delay, or soften the message until the damage is done.

Silence is costing you time, trust, and momentum.

Here’s what others loved about the course

David G Director of Development

"This course helped me realize the importance of preparation and not just immediately jumping into addressing the conflict because I want things settled and wrapped up in a bow. He also gave some impactful language to consider using to ensure a positive path to resolutions. "

Anonymous

"Preparation and starting with a strong statement have brought the right energy to my meetings."

Anonymous

"I now focus on identifying shared goals and seeking alignment, reframing limiting mindsets, remaining curious, asking questions, and expressing gratitude."

This program is built for:

• Leaders who are tired of walking on eggshells

• Servant Leaders who want to level up their communication and influence

• Purpose-driven professionals who value honesty but struggle to say it directly

If you’ve ever said, “I just don’t know how to say it,” this is for you.

Meet Your Instructor

Chris Wong, LMHC, ACC

Talking about feelings wasn’t always easy. I didn’t grow up in a culture or family that spoke openly about feelings. In an immigrant family – everything was about working hard, putting your own desires behind the family’s needs and avoiding vulnerability.

So when I stumbled into the mental health field and started working with other people, I realized that I didn’t know how to be comfortable with emotions and have meaningful conversations.

But through years of experience as a licensed therapist and a leadership/executive coach, I’ve developed a specialized skillset that’s helped me effectively handle hard conversations, both personally and professionally, while staying true to my own values.

Including conversations with my family, with bosses, executives, negotiations with vendors and government agencies, and even hard conversations with close friends.

I learned that deep, emotional conversations with other people isn’t something to avoid – it’s the foundation for building deeper relationships.

And I’ve helped people learn how to set boundaries, assert themselves confidently, and get the outcomes they’ve been looking for – both in their personal and professional lives.

With this course, you’ll gain the same tools to manage challenging emotions, overcome resistance, and move conversations forward.

What's in the Course

You’ll learn the TRUST Framework, a 5-step method for leading hard conversations:

T – Think Through the Outcome
R – Reframe Your Mindset
U – Understand the Dynamics
S – Strategize the Conversation
T – Tactics to Move Forward

We break it down. We practice it. We apply it to the real conversations you’re already avoiding.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

By the end of this program, you’ll:

Know exactly how to prepare for a difficult conversation
Be able to say hard things without spiraling after
Build trust through honesty, not avoidance
Feel more calm, direct, and grounded in how you lead

WHAT’S INCLUDED

5 90-minute live group sessions (small cohort)
Individual coaching + feedback
Worksheets, tools, and prep templates
Real-time practice with your actual scenarios
Support from a coach who’s been in the room for hundreds of high-stakes conversations

ENROLLMENT DETAILS

Next cohort starts February 2026
Cohort size: 10 leaders max
Price: $900/person for this pilot

We’ll meet via Zoom