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WHAT TO SAY AND HOW TO SAY IT

Language for Pressure-Based Moments

Things in life and at work get sticky and mucky.

Bridging the gap takes effort.

With all the education, strategy, and tactics we have offered you so far, you might still be thinking, Sure, that works in theory, but what about all the high-pressure situations that are challenging? You may be thinking, I’m not good at thinking fast enough on my feet. I fumble and stumble to find words, ask questions, and reply with responsible language!

To that end, below are some common situations where our clients have said, “Help! I’m under pressure! What can I say?”

The language below will help you find responsible ways to engage and move toward bridging the gap. We have chosen common pressure-based ...

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