Say it Now or Pay Later

Say It Now or Pay Later: Difficult Conversations Before Year-End

The 60-minute workshop that saves you from January cleanup

What to Expect

We're quickly approaching year-end. Deadlines are stacking, inboxes are overflowing, and everyone's counting down to "Out of Office." It's also the time of year when the tricky conversations seem to multiply: end-of-year reviews, budget decisions, team retrospectives, family dinners…

The problem? We're tired. Your team avoids conflict like it's contagious. You're worried about making things awkward right before the holidays. Or maybe past attempts went sideways—so why risk it now?

Whatever the reason, those conversations keep getting postponed. And that postponing? It has a cost.

This short, practical session will help you:

💬 Understand what happens to your brain and body when tension shows up
🧭 Learn practical frameworks to prep for saying what needs to be said (without losing your cool)
🎁 Get ready to walk into the holidays — and 2026 — with less baggage

No role-plays. No forced sharing. Just tools you can actually use — at work or around the table.

You'll Leave With

• One small shift that makes your next difficult conversation easier
• Language you can borrow right away
• The reminder that clarity really is a gift — for you and the other person

Format: 60 minutes · Teaching + Tools + Q&A
Date: December 3rd, 9am PST/Noon EST/5pm GMT/6pm CET
Host: Kate Leto — Executive Coach & Leadership Coach

About Kate Leto

Kate Leto is an Executive Coach with over 25 years of experience in product management, digital transformation, and leadership development. She has had a front-row seat to the evolving ways digital products are discovered, defined, built and delivered and now takes her experience into companies across industries.

Her work focuses on Intelligent Conflict — helping leaders and teams turn workplace tensions into drivers of clarity, trust, and better decisions. Kate's coaching spans individuals, co-founders, senior teams, and boards, guiding clients through growth and transformation.

Kate's first book, Hiring Product Managers: Using Product EQ to go beyond culture and skills, focuses on the importance of emotional intelligence in hiring and the work we do everyday.