Listen "EP68: The Trust Leak"
Episode Synopsis
We have all been there.
A customer asks a simple question, we give a quick answer that is close enough, and suddenly the entire emotional temperature of the conversation drops.
Their confidence dips.
Their posture changes.
And without realizing it, we have sprung a trust leak.
In this episode, we explore the subtle ways consultants accidentally drain customer confidence, why those moments matter so much, and how to repair trust before the deal slips away.
You will learn:
• The early-career mistake that taught me how fragile trust really is
• Why vague answers, hedged tone, and “small guesses” hurt CX more than pressure ever could
• The emotional science behind trust erosion
• How to plug leaks using clarity, tone discipline, and predictable phrasing
• Simple fixes you can use on your next up
If your conversations ever feel like they slide in the wrong direction without warning, this episode will hit home.
Free Tool of the Week: Trust Leak Detector
I created a one-page tool that helps consultants identify the three most common leak points and rebuild confidence fast.
Download it here:
👉 Link to your AutoKnerd webpage with the tool
Use it with your team, or keep it on your desk as a quick reset before every customer.
New episodes every Thursday.
If you find value in AutoKnerd, share this episode with another consultant or manager who deserves to build trust with less stress and more clarity.
Be kind out there, folks.
A customer asks a simple question, we give a quick answer that is close enough, and suddenly the entire emotional temperature of the conversation drops.
Their confidence dips.
Their posture changes.
And without realizing it, we have sprung a trust leak.
In this episode, we explore the subtle ways consultants accidentally drain customer confidence, why those moments matter so much, and how to repair trust before the deal slips away.
You will learn:
• The early-career mistake that taught me how fragile trust really is
• Why vague answers, hedged tone, and “small guesses” hurt CX more than pressure ever could
• The emotional science behind trust erosion
• How to plug leaks using clarity, tone discipline, and predictable phrasing
• Simple fixes you can use on your next up
If your conversations ever feel like they slide in the wrong direction without warning, this episode will hit home.
Free Tool of the Week: Trust Leak Detector
I created a one-page tool that helps consultants identify the three most common leak points and rebuild confidence fast.
Download it here:
👉 Link to your AutoKnerd webpage with the tool
Use it with your team, or keep it on your desk as a quick reset before every customer.
New episodes every Thursday.
If you find value in AutoKnerd, share this episode with another consultant or manager who deserves to build trust with less stress and more clarity.
Be kind out there, folks.
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