{"product_id":"gentle-confrontation-handbook","title":"The Gentle Confrontation Handbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ad-guide__intro\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFind the words for the conversation you keep putting off.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA difficult conversation can start with one clear sentence. The Gentle Confrontation Handbook brings together sentence starters, a conversation structure and practice exercises in a concise, 14-page PDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ad-guide__split\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStart here when…\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“It’s fine” is easier to say than what you actually mean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA message gets rewritten again and again before it is sent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA request or boundary is clear in your head, but hard to put into words.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe focus is on preparing what you want to say and practising how to say it. Another person’s response is outside your control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s inside the 14 pages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI-statements:\u003c\/strong\u003e a structure for explaining your own experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour communication steps:\u003c\/strong\u003e observation, feeling, need and request, with examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA grounding exercise:\u003c\/strong\u003e a short pause to practise before returning to the conversation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA phrase bank:\u003c\/strong\u003e sentence starters you can adapt to your situation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeople-pleasing reframes:\u003c\/strong\u003e prompts for exploring more honest responses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree scripted scenarios:\u003c\/strong\u003e a partner interrupting, a friend cancelling plans and a coworker taking credit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA quick-reference card:\u003c\/strong\u003e the conversation formula and reminders to revisit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour purchase:\u003c\/strong\u003e one 14-page digital PDF from Common Ground Guides. Read it on a phone, tablet or computer. No physical book or shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Common Ground Guides","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54810134413654,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1046\/6132\/0022\/files\/Screenshot2026-07-24224851.png?v=1784929841","url":"https:\/\/commongroundguides.com\/products\/gentle-confrontation-handbook","provider":"Common Ground Guides","version":"1.0","type":"link"}