Practice tools to build trust, encourage candor, and handle conflict constructively
Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
12:00 PM - 12: 45 PM (ET)
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Most teams don’t fail because people don't care. They struggle because they don’t know how to say hard things well.
High-functioning teams need practical ways to use trust when the conversation gets hard.
Join Robert Haddow Beaven and Dr. Nabeel Ahmad for a live session on moving beyond “polite” and reading the room with precision.
In this session, they will break down the simple, repeatable tools leaders can use to open up better conversations, reduce avoidable tension, and turn unspoken norms into productive action.
Robert Haddow Beaven
Co-Founder & CEO, Octahedron | Partner, changeforce
A transformative leadership and culture strategist redefining how organizations build trust and belonging as drivers of performance. Robert specializes in translating behavioral science into scalable systems that strengthen teams, accelerate decisions, and retain top talent.
As Co-Founder of the Better Man Movement and CEO of Octahedron, he has guided executives and teams across industries to operationalize inclusion and psychological safety. His work bridges data, design, and dialogue—helping leaders turn trust into measurable business value.
Dr. Nabeel Ahmad
CRO, Octahedron | co-founder, changeforce
Nabeel operates at the intersection of business, technology, and human capital, helping leaders conquer critical challenges.
For over 15 years, he has spearheaded human capital functions, architecting solutions that deliver undeniable business impact. His signature: unconventional yet research-informed methods for breakthrough results.
He also shapes the next generation of leaders as an adjunct professor at Columbia University.
What You'll Learn: Key Objectives
This session equips leaders with the tools to surface risk early and protect relationships while challenging ideas. You’ll gain critical insights to:
Master the 5 Practical Tools
Learn how to use "Ask before you tell," "Name the tension," and "Separate person from problem" to lower defensiveness.
Invite Feedback with Specificity
Understand why broad asks get polite answers, while specific asks get the useful truth needed for execution.
Respond Without Punishing Honesty
Discover how to respond to direct feedback so your team feels safe staying honest under pressure.
Takeaways & Outcomes
Attendees will leave this webinar with a clear framework they can apply immediately to improve team speed and alignment:
Surface Honest Feedback Earlier
Gain a method to identify where concerns are being softened or redirected into side conversations.
Encourage Productive Conflict
Learn how to shift behavioral norms so that your team challenges the idea without diminishing the person.
Lead with High-Stakes Candor
Stop guessing about alignment and start using repeatable conversation tools that reduce costly, delayed conflict.
Why attend?
This free webinar provides an executive-level lens into the behavioral mechanics of high-performing teams. It moves beyond the theory of trust to the practical reality of how it shows up in everyday meetings.
Hear directly from Robert Haddow Beaven and Dr. Nabeel Ahmad as they break down the tools effective leaders must learn to use to have the conversations that matter.
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