PDAC: Handling Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

Description

An Interactive Workshop with Casey Carpenter 

Join the PWC Professional Development Advisory Council (PDAC) on Wednesday, October 7th for an interactive workshop focused on navigating difficult conversations in the workplace with greater confidence, clarity, and empathy. The event will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at WSP USA, located at Penn One – 250 W 34th Street, 4th FL New York, NY.

Led by Casey Carpenter, this session will provide practical strategies for approaching challenging discussions, communicating effectively under pressure, and turning uncomfortable conversations into opportunities for stronger relationships and better outcomes. Through an engaging workshop format, attendees will gain actionable tools they can apply to conversations with colleagues, managers, clients, and teams. 

About Casey Carpenter 

An introvert and reformed wallflower, Casey almost lost her first sales job after struggling to learn insurance industry concepts. Her career took a turn when she won a district-level sales speech competition and discovered a powerful lesson: mastering your speaking skills and presence can help you win over any room. 

Today, Casey works with executives across industries around the globe at the intersection of speaking, presence, leadership, and empathy. She is sought after by organizations experiencing culture challenges, helping employees reconnect, communicate more effectively, and become productive together again. 

Casey is also a top-tier Guide for CHIEF, where she facilitates peer-group discussions for C-suite women leaders. 

2026 Events Committee: 

Co-Leads: Emily Patterson, Lucia Tarsia 

Apprentices: Sheila Moghadam, Giaa Park, Shivani Patel