Podcast - When to Speak Up and When to Shut Up

We can all relate to having those moments of regret for something said or not said. The bottom line is: There are times when you should speak your mind and there are other times when the best course of action is to simply hold back and take a mental note. But how do you discern when? In this episode, I’ll provide insight with specific examples and, also, share a template to help you quickly navigate a variety of different conversations with confidence.

You’ll find out:

The importance of asking yourself “what is your intent?” before offering your thoughts to someone
Why/how you must consider the timing of a situation before volunteering your opinion
Why you must self-analyze your emotional state before speaking your mind
The beauty of accepting someone as they are and not have unrealistic expectations of that person
Why it’s imperative to walk into a dialogue thinking of it as a conversation vs a confrontation
Specific examples of situations where it’s better for you not to say anything
When to use body language vs words
Times you shouldn’t repeat your point
The moment I realized I needed to stop engaging in debate (i.e., trying to convince that my position is the right one)
Specific examples as to when you have an obligation to speak up
When people are far more inclined to respond favorably to what you have to say
A personal anecdote describing the time I spoke up and told someone why I thought they were participating in abuse (and the outcome of that conversation)
Why you must weigh the options of: what people think of you for speaking up vs what does/doesn’t happen because you stayed silent
Reviewing the power of intention / timing / delivery