How to Be Heard When You are Interrupted | Stop People from Interrupting You

How to Be Heard When You are Interrupted | Stop People from Interrupting You // Isn’t it frustrating when you’re trying to make a point, and someone constantly interrupts you? In this video, I share 4 tips to deal with interruptions – what to say and DO the next time you’re interrupted by someone.

You deserve to be heard, my friend. That means you’ll need to learn tactful ways to stop someone from constantly interrupting you.
Get ready to handle interruptions LIKE A PRO so that you and your message get heard.

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Here’s a breakdown of the video:

I’ve broken down interruptions into 4 different categories based on how mild or aggressive they are.

▶ 1. Well-intentioned interruptions:

This is where someone who wants to support you or is excited about your idea interrupts you. Your best bet is to acknowledge their point and them continue speaking. You can tell a well-intentioned interruption form the tone of interrupter.

▶ 2. Focus-shifting interruptions:

This is where the interrupter completely changes the topic. You know that if you let them have their way, you’re going to lose control of your message. Here, you will need to intervene and take back all the control of your message and address their comments later on.

▶ 3. Counterproductive interruptions:

Have you been in a meeting where everyone just talks over each other and NO WORK is being done? Yep. Those interruptions can be massively counterproductive. If you already know that a few people tend to interrupt n your meetings, you need to set expectations early on. Establish that you plan to

▶ 4. Chronic interruptions:

Yep, these interruptions are aggressive and borderline on bullying. If you find yourself being chronically interrupted, you will need to have a conversation. At first, initiative a group conversation where the whole team can discuss effective communication skills. If that doesn’t help, have a private conversation.

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