Ep 153 - What to do when you’re put on the spot at work

Influence & Impact for female leaders

There’s nothing worse than that moment in a meeting where you’re put on the spot and your mind goes blank.  Or your boss asks you a question you weren't expecting! The seconds seem to last for hours, panic sets in and you often end up either making up something you later regret or mumbling something vague and apologetic.

It doesn’t have to be that way.  Join me in this episode as I share with you…

• How to shift your mindset and take the pressure off those situations, allowing you to perform better

• The exact powerful phrases you can use to respond when you’re put on the spot

• How to buy yourself a moment to think

• How to delay giving any answer until the following day

• How to respond confidently when asked for information you don’t have to hand

This is the Influence & Impact podcast for women leaders, helping you confidently navigate the ups and downs of leadership and feel less alone on your journey as a leader.

My name’s Carla Miller, I’ve been coaching leaders for the past 15 years and I’m your new leadership bestie.  And as your bestie I’m here to remind you of the value to bring to your organisation, to help believe in yourself and to share practical tools and insights from myself and my brilliant guests that will help you succeed in your career.

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We’ve got great episodes coming up including one on overcoming your fears around public speaking and how you support a team member who doesn’t believe in themselves.

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