Prep the talk you're avoiding.
Tough Talks is a private, fully offline workspace for preparing difficult workplace conversations — performance gaps, behavior issues, pay decisions, conflict, endings. Prepare the talk, hold it calmly with Room Mode, then debrief and get better every time.
Where is my data stored?
Entirely on your device. Tough Talks has no account, no cloud and no analytics. Nothing you write ever leaves your iPhone or iPad unless you export it yourself.
How do I back up my talks?
Settings → "Export backup (JSON)". Keep the file anywhere you like; restore it later from the same screen. Restoring replaces all current data.
The Face ID lock won't turn on.
Face ID, Touch ID or a device passcode must be set up in iOS Settings first. If biometrics are removed later, the app fails open so you are never locked out.
Reminders don't arrive.
Reminders are optional local notifications. Allow notifications for Tough Talks in iOS Settings, and note that the 1-hour reminder can't be set if the talk starts in less than an hour.
Is this legal or HR advice?
No. Tough Talks is a preparation workspace. For dismissals, disputes or anything with legal weight, involve HR or a qualified professional first — rules differ by region.
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