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How to deal with interruptions
In this episode, Chris and Lucie discuss what to do when someone keeps interrupting you while you speak, or, when you are the one who keeps interrupting others and want to stop :)
Key Takeaways:
Reasons for Interrupting:
Having lots of ideas and wanting to share them.
Reacting emotionally (anger, upset) and wanting to defend yourself.
Feeling a need to show expertise or control the conversation.
How to Stop Interrupting Yourself:
Self-awareness: Notice how often you interrupt.
Note-taking: Jot down ideas as the other person speaks to come back to later.
Calming Techniques: Use grounding tools…
The skinny
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