You’ve rehearsed the conversation in the shower. Delivered a magnificent speech on the commute and won the argument while making a coffee. Then the moment arrives, you're in the board room. “No worries,” you say. “Whatever works for you.” And there goes the pay rise, the boundary or the price you intended to hold. If you hate confrontation, negotiation can feel exhausting before anyone has disagreed with you. You worry about appearing difficult, damaging a relationship or hea

A leader walks into a difficult conversation beautifully prepared. AI has helped analyse the situation, anticipate objections and draft a persuasive opening. Then the other person says: “You’re missing the point.” Now what? That moment reveals what leadership training needs to address. Preparation matters. So does the ability to recognise when your preparation rests on the wrong assumptions. Training leaders alongside AI means developing both capabilities: using technology to