Do you ever feel like you’re constantly dealing with the same frustrating challenges in your business?
Maybe you get stuck managing messy revisions from unexpected sources, or a client keeps hitting you with last-minute rush work.
In this episode, I discuss how we often react to these situations rather than respond thoughtfully—and why that difference matters.
We explore two key steps to improve your responses:
- Taking a pause before making decisions.
- Asking yourself better, more open-ended questions that lead to more productive solutions.
This episode is all about how the quality of your internal questions can shift your perspective and help you navigate difficult situations with clarity.
Listen below or subscribe to the podcast on your favorite platform.
The notes that follow are a very basic, unedited summary of the show. There’s a lot more detail in the audio version. You can listen to the show using the audio player below. Or you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Key Topics and Bullets:
- Experiencing repeated issues with clients
- Rash decisions or regrettable actions
- Reacting responding to stress
- Importance of taking a pause
- Avoid making decisions on the spot
- Allow time for reflection and thought
- Asking different set of questions
- Paying attention to internal conversations
- Exploring ways to manage expectations and boundaries
- Creating a mutually beneficial experience
- Practicing new questioning techniques in stressful situations
- Making rash decisions and reacting under stress
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