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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textMID WEEK MINI: Check the Question Before You AnswerEver start talking and hope your brain catches up with your mouth? Yeah, we've all been there. Join Ish and Sacha as they share the power of the pause and the phrases that help you actually answer the question being asked (not the one you think you heard).Key Phrases to Have Ready:"Before I answer, let me check - are you primarily interested in X or Y?""Can I ask you to clarify?""Help me understand, are we talking about this... or is it more than that?""Just so we're all on the same page, can I summarise what we've covered..."The Process:Take a moment - don't answer straight awayBreathe in, fill your brain with oxygen (actually helpful!)Use a clarifying phrase to buy time and ensure understandingCheck if everyone in the room is having the same conversationThe Payoff: Helps meetings be more effective, go faster, and reduces waffle and noise. When you answer the actual question asked, everyone wins.
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