☆ So, you are saying that the uncertainty about who will be your new supervisor is creating stress for you.

☆ I am eager to help you; I know you are going through some tough challenges.

☆ I understand that you would like more frequent feedback about your performance.

☆ Tell me what I can do to help.

☆ I can see that the current situation is intolerable for you. What changes would you like to see?

☆ I was also very conflicted about returning to work after the birth of my son.

☆ I can see that John's criticism was very upsetting to you. Which aspect of his critique was most disturbing?

☆ Tell me more about your proposal to reorganize the department.

☆ So, you think that we need to build up our social media marketing efforts.