Difficult Conversation Prep

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I need to have a difficult conversation and want to prepare what to say. Here is the situation:

Who I am talking to: {{who}}
What the issue is: {{issue}}
What outcome I want from this conversation: {{desired_outcome}}
What I am worried they will say: {{anticipated_objections}}
What I am afraid of: {{my_fear}}

Help me prepare by:
1. Writing an opening statement that is direct but not accusatory (under 60 seconds to say)
2. Listing 3 likely responses they might have and how I should answer each
3. Identifying the one non-negotiable for me in this conversation
4. Suggesting what I should do if the conversation gets emotional or defensive
5. Writing a closing statement that moves toward a next step

Tone: honest, calm, and solution-focused.