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Dealing with Difficult People
Role Play
Rating: 3.7 out of 5(1,048 ratings)
2,464 students

Dealing with Difficult People

Successful Strategies to Make Tough Conversations Easier
Last updated 5/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Navigate the six most challenging workplace personalities with confidence
  • Transform difficult conversations into productive dialogue
  • Protect your well-being while maintaining professionalism
  • Move from reactive responses to strategic solutions

Course content

5 sections18 lectures1h 4m total length
  • Meet Your Instructors0:39
  • Introduction to Dealing with Difficult People2:25
  • Activity: Understanding Your Workplace Emotional Activators2:19
  • Activity: Analyzing Challenging Workplace Interactions1:49

Requirements

  • No experience required

Description

Ever wanted to scream into a pillow because of a challenging colleague? Or felt your stomach drop when a certain name appears in your inbox? You're not alone – and more importantly, you're in the right place.

Transform How You Handle Challenging Workplace Relationships

In this practical, strategy-packed course, you'll learn how to:

  • Navigate the six most challenging workplace personalities with confidence

  • Transform difficult conversations into productive dialogue

  • Protect your well-being while maintaining professionalism

  • Move from reactive responses to strategic solutions

What Makes This Course Different?

No theoretical fluff – just real-world strategies that work. You'll get:

  • Practical scripts you can use tomorrow

  • Specific techniques for each difficult personality type

  • Step-by-step frameworks for tough conversations

  • The CHILL OUT system for maintaining your composure

What You'll Learn

Module 1: Understanding Difficult Personalities

  • The six types of challenging people you'll encounter

  • How to spot their patterns before they impact you

  • Why they behave the way they do (and why it matters)

Module 2: The CHILL OUT System

  • A proven framework for handling any difficult interaction

  • Practical techniques for staying composed under pressure

  • Strategic responses that maintain relationships

Module 3: Real-World Applications

  • Scripts for common challenging scenarios

  • Strategies for virtual and in-person interactions

  • How to protect yourself while staying professional

Module 4: When Things Get Tough

  • What to do when nothing seems to work

  • When and how to involve others

  • Protecting your well-being and career

This Course is Perfect For:

  • Professionals dealing with challenging colleagues or bosses

  • Leaders managing difficult team dynamics

  • Anyone wanting to build confidence in tough conversations

  • Those looking to advance their career through better relationships

What's Included:

  • Tactical tips and tools you can use immediately

  • Real-world scripts and scenarios

  • Practice exercises and reflection activities

  • Downloadable resources and cheat sheets

Remember: You can't change difficult people, but you can absolutely change how you handle them. Ready to transform your workplace interactions?

Join us for this interactive, engaging course!

Deborah Grayson Riegel and Sophie Riegel

Who this course is for:

  • Professionals dealing with challenging colleagues or bosses
  • Leaders managing difficult team dynamics
  • Anyone wanting to build confidence in tough conversations
  • Those looking to advance their career through better relationships