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Joanna Pera is an Executive Leadership Coach and Strategist with more than 25 years of experience in sales leadership, coaching, and leadership development. Through Powered by Pera, she helps senior leaders and executives strengthen decision-making, improve communication, and build high-performing teams through a coaching approach grounded in psychology, emotional intelligence, and business strategy. Known for her direct yet personable style, Joanna has worked with leaders across healthcare and other industries to improve team engagement, navigate complex workplace challenges, and lead with greater clarity and confidence. She is also a certified Social and Emotional Intelligence Coach and a member of the International Coaching Federation.

Posts (6)

Sep 5, 2026 ∙ 6 min

When Feedback Is Met with Denial: How Leaders Keep the Conversation Moving Forward

In the first article of The Courageous Conversations Series, Handling Difficult Conversations in Leadership: Preparing for the Response, we introduced three common reactions leaders may encounter during difficult conversations. The first is denial. You've prepared for the conversation. You know what needs to be addressed. You sit down with the employee, explain the concern, and expect a discussion about how to resolve it. Let's dive into how to respond to denial during feedback seasons.

Aug 14, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Handling Difficult Conversations in Leadership: Preparing for the Response

In our previous blog, The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Difficult Conversations, we explored what happens when leaders avoid difficult conversations altogether. Delayed feedback erodes trust, weakens accountability, and quietly impacts performance across an organization. But deciding to have the conversation is only the beginning. Handling difficult conversations in leadership requires more than knowing what to say. It also requires knowing how to respond when the conversation doesn’t go as planned.

Jul 1, 2026 ∙ 4 min

The Hidden Cost of Avoiding Difficult Conversations in Leadership

There is a conversation almost every leader has sitting in the back of their mind. It's the employee whose performance has started to slip. The high performer whose behavior is beginning to affect the rest of the team. The colleague who continues to miss expectations, but no one has addressed it directly.There is a conversation almost every leader has sitting in the back of their mind. It's the employee whose performance has started to slip.