Breaking In To Conversations

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes | Published on: 17 June 2018
So, let’s dive deeper into a fantastic discussion: ‘breaking into conversations.’ In a previous post, we talked about the ‘Push Style’ of influence—using your words, voice, and body language to amplify your assertiveness. This strategy is great for everyday office interactions, but things can get a tad trickier when it comes to meetings. Imagine this scenario: As you sit in a meeting, you begin bursting with ideas and insights, but every time you try to jump into the conversation, you hit a brick wall. Does this sound familiar? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Asserting yourself in a meeting setting can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded. But fear not! There’s a little trick you can use to make your voice heard. It’s all about leveraging your body language to your advantage. You heard me right – your body can speak volumes before you even utter a word.

Here’s how it goes down!

Next time you want to contribute, lean in, extend your hand, part your lips, and smoothly assert, “Excuse me, I’d like to add a point.” It’s like a dance – fluid, seamless, and oh-so-effective. Trust me; it works like a charm. Now, let’s discuss why this works. When you lean forward and raise your hand, it’s like a visual cue that screams, “Hey, pay attention!” The more you do it, the more your colleagues will notice. It’s all about conditioning—Pavlov would be proud. The one golden rule with this little trick? However, whatever you say, it better packs a punch. I’m talking valuable insights, game-changing ideas—the whole nine yards. Because if you start spouting nonsense, the magic will wear off quickly.

Feeling inspired yet?

Good, because we’re just getting started. See, no matter how assertive you are, there’s always room to improve your game. Take storytelling, for example. It’s like the secret sauce of communication—irresistible and oh-so-powerful. Visit our blog for tips on how to master the art of storytelling like a pro. Maybe you’re all in for assertiveness, but you’re unsure if what you have to say adds any value. Don’t sweat it; we’ve got you covered. Start by questioning those sneaky thinking patterns—distortions, generalisations, deletions. It’s like shining a light on the murky waters of communication, revealing clarity in the chaos. Oh, and did I mention success stories?

Yeah, we’ve got those too.

Tune into our vlog for real-life tales of assertiveness triumphs – trust me, you won’t want to miss it. Ready to master the art of assertiveness in meetings? Click here to schedule a chat with us. While you’re at it, why not check out our Engaging Executive Vlog for even more tips and tricks? The world is your oyster, my friend—it’s time to make some waves. Don’t let up on your quest to level up as a leader, alright? There’s this secret sauce to being a top-notch leader, and guess what? It’s all about influence. Seriously, you’re golden once you crack that code and figure out how to wield influence like a pro. It’s like adding a superpower to your leadership toolkit. So, dive deep into understanding the importance of influence, how it’s built, and how you can use it to steer your team towards greatness. Trust me, it’s a game-changer you don’t want to miss out on!

Want to work on this?

There is always something you can add in. Check out this blog for how to up your game in storytelling. Maybe you are all in for this and that’s great! But you just aren’t sure if what you will say offers value. Well, here is a suggestion. Speak up and question troubled people when they use Distortions, Generalisations or Deletions, read here to learn more on this. Would you like to listen to a success story in being a bit more assertive? Watch this Vlog

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