Transform Conflict into Connection: How Leaders Navigate Hard Conversations Without Losing Trust

In a world where good intentions and purpose can hide unspoken tension, conflict too often shapes team culture from the shadows. In this session, we’ll explore how leaders can move from reacting impulsively to responding intentionally when tough conversations arise. Stacey Bailey brings practical frameworks and real-world examples that help leaders recognize why conflict gets avoided, how unspoken tension impacts trust and clarity, and how to approach hard conversations in ways that build connection, not division.

Learning Objective:

Participants will understand the hidden cost of avoided conversations and leave with simple, actionable frameworks for navigating conflict in ways that strengthen trust, psychological safety, and forward momentum.

About Stacey Bailey

Stacey Bailey is a leadership coach and strategist who works with purpose-driven founders and leadership teams navigating growth, complexity, and change. She helps leaders have clearer conversations, align their teams, and build healthier ways of working without losing what matters most.

Stacey’s work is grounded in one core belief: leadership is a practice, not a personality trait. Through coaching, facilitation, and speaking, she supports leaders in turning tension into trust, strengthening relationships, and creating sustainable momentum that serves both people and performance.