Navigating Incivility & Difficult Conversations

NAVIGATING INCIVILITY AND DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS - With Anne Marie-Cade

Running for office often means navigating difficult conversations, whether it's dealing with hostile interactions while doorknocking, managing negativity on social media or responding to challenging questions from voters.

Join Anne-Marie, a civility expert, for a practical masterclass designed to help women candidates navigate challenging interactions, respond confidently under pressure and protect their wellbeing throughout their campaign.

In this session, Anne-Marie will:

• Share practical strategies to navigate and de-escalate difficult conversations

• Explore how to set boundaries when dealing with hostility or bad-faith interactions

• Provide techniques to stay calm, confident and in control during challenging situations

• Offer insights on protecting your wellbeing while staying true to your message

Whether you're preparing to run for office, actively campaigning or looking to build your confidence in difficult conversations, this masterclass will equip you with practical tools to handle challenging situations with confidence.

DATE: 3 November 2026

TIME: 12-1pm (AEDT)

PRICE: $20

LOCATION: Online

Women for Election's online MASTERCLASSES are here to help you develop specific campaign skills and realise your political leadership ambitions. Learn new skills – including campaign messaging, graphic design for campaigns, and digital strategy – in a supportive, politically neutral environment.

A quick note on our Terminology: WFE has an inclusive definition of ‘women’. We aim to engage with, and give voice to, the diverse experience of those who may identify as women – including trans, cis and non-binary.

In registering for this event, you are accepting and promising to abide by the Women for Election Code of Conduct for events, including observing WFE’s values of collaboration and inclusion. 

You also acknowledge that this event provides a safe space and therefore shall not record this meeting, including through video recording, sound recording, automated minute taking and other tools, unless they are required to assist in case of a disability. 

Read the full Code of Conduct HERE.