About this episode

Heather Monahan shares strategies for maintaining power and composure when faced with intimidation and bullying.

What happens when someone tries to intimidate, bully, or control you? In this episode, I share the lessons I've learned in my life about standing up for yourself, staying calm under pressure, and refusing to let someone else dictate how you respond. I break down how to respond instead of react, speak up when you're being disrespected, and navigate difficult conversations. I also share how to recognize when someone may be threatened by you, address conflict from a place of curiosity, and know when it's time to stop shrinking yourself to fit somewhere you've already outgrown. Tune in to learn how to stay powerful when someone tries to intimidate you. In This Episode, You Will Learn: WHY staying calm can shift the power dynamics in the room. How to respond to BULLYING and DIFFICULT PEOPLE without becoming aggressive. The “I'M CONFUSED” approach I use to open difficult conversations. What I noticed in the room when I was unexpectedly fired after 14 years. WHY reacting gives someone else control, while responding puts you back in charge. How to turn REJECTION INTO REDIRECTION when your old life suddenly falls apart. The importance of curating the PEOPLE AND CONTENT you allow into your…

People in this episode

Host: Heather Monahan

Topics covered

• intimidation
• self-advocacy
• conflict resolution
• personal growth
• emotional intelligence

Keywords

• intimidation
• bullying
• conflict
• self-advocacy
• emotional control
• personal growth
• difficult conversations

Sponsors

NetSuite, Momentous

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Square

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