Conflict—don’t let it silence you!

Last week in Zurich I spoke to an international group of senior women at The Boardroom about power and presenting.  

Their biggest unifying fear is being publicly challenged—many admit they’d  rather avoid speaking than risk a battle.  

So we dug into techniques to manage that fear and see off the challenge (which incidentally happens more often in your anxiety dreams than in real life). 

🛡 DEFLECT—use humour, if it feels authentic. But be careful of self-deprecation if it gives away your power. 

🕵️‍♀️ EXPLORE—be open, establish the intent (it’s often less harsh than it first sounds).

🙋‍♀️ INVITE—ask others in the room what they think. 

🛑 STOP—move it to a later/private slot. 

🧘‍♀️ BREATHE—manage your own stress response.

We can do this! The vlog has some real examples and do add what works for you in the comments below.

Next Week

The dazzling Rachel Schofield on giving your career a January MOT, and whether it might be time to quit like Jacinda. 

See you then!

Christine