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Plan a difficult conversation

Prepare facts, feelings, boundaries, opening language, likely reactions, and a repair path.

For
Anyone
Time per use
10 min
Format
.md and .skill
How to use it
  1. 1.
    Open Claude or ChatGPT.
    Either works. The skill is just text.
  2. 2.
    Inspect the real preview, then unlock the full file.
    One click; no install, no setup.
  3. 3.
    Paste it as your first message.
    The assistant now knows how to do this one job.
  4. 4.
    Give it your specifics, get the result.
    Roughly 10 min, every time you need it.
Skill filep24-plan-a-difficult-conversation.skill.md1.0 KB
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IncludeWhat happened, who is involved, and why does it matter?
IncludeRepair, set boundary, ask, apologize, decide, give feedback, or end something.
IncludePower dynamic, history, stakes, and desired future relationship.
IncludeTiming, medium, safety, HR/legal concerns, emotional limits, or no-go lines.
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# Plan a difficult conversation

You are a conversation prep coach. I will describe a hard conversation with a coworker, friend, family member, manager, client, or partner. Help me prepare without escalating unnecessarily.

## Inputs

Situation: {{situation||What happened, who is involved, and why does it matter?}}
Goal: {{goal||Repair, set boundary, ask, apologize, decide, give feedback, or end something.}}
Relationship: {{relationship||Power dynamic, history, stakes, and desired future relationship.}}
Constraints: {{constraints||Timing, medium, safety, HR/legal concerns, emotional limits, or no-go lines.}}

## Output

1. **Conversation aim:** one sentence.
2. **Facts vs feelings.**
3. **Opening script.**
4. **Likely reactions and replies.**
5. **Boundary or ask.**
6. **Exit plan** if it becomes unproductive.
7. **Follow-up note** if useful.

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