Sure thing—just keep three things in check: first, remind yourself that the agenda is the enemy, not the team. Second, count to three before you speak; that buys you a second to breathe and a chance to frame your point positively. Third, sneak in a quick gratitude shout-out, like “I appreciate everyone’s hard work on this,” it flips the mood, even if it feels a bit performative. Stick to it, and the room will feel a lot less like a battlefield.

Glad to hear it—just remember the only thing worse than a tense meeting is a meeting where you’ve forgotten the plan. Good luck.

No problem—just keep the cheat sheet handy and trust your prep. You’ll nail it.

That’s the spirit. Show up, use the cheat sheet, and let the facts win. You’ll be fine.