Fireside Chat: Conversational Intelligence for Project Leads

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Fireside Chat: Conversational Intelligence for Project Leads

Hosted by Justin Bateh and Jill Avey

233 students

What you'll learn

Recognize the Hidden Signals That Erode Trust

Spot the subtle conversational habits that break down connection

Use Conversational Intelligence to Lead with Influence

Shift from top-down commands to co-creative dialogue

Build a Culture of Psychological Safety

Cultivate a team culture rooted in curiosity, not compliance

Strengthen relationships through intentional language

Turn difficult conversations into opportunities for alignment

Shift from top-down commands to co-creative dialogue

Create an environment where ideas surface and people speak up

Why this topic matters

Most project leadership breakdowns aren’t due to poor strategy; they’re due to poor conversation. Without trust, psychological safety, and mutual understanding, even high-performing teams stall. Conversational Intelligence gives project leaders the missing tools to build alignment, defuse tension, and co-create real solutions fast.

You'll learn from

Justin Bateh

CEO | 25,000+ learners | 80+ Projects | 8x Awards | LinkedIn Learning Instructor

As the CEO of Projects Right, a former Chief Operating Officer, and a PhD and PMP-certified leader, he brings hands-on expertise and real-world insights to every lesson. Justin is a 3x LinkedIn Learning Instructor, creator of the highest-ranked AI for Project Management course, and an 8x award-winning educator.

Jill Avey

Executive Coach, PCC

Jill is a Executive Coach to Fortune 100 companies and holds Ivy League credentials. Using her Signature 7-Step Passport to Promotion™ Framework, she combines neuroscience-based leadership strategies with real-world experience to help you move from stuck to unstoppable

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