3 More Ways to Respond When Someone Interrupts You

A CEO shares three ways to handle interruptions at work. Stay calm and assertive to keep your voice in the room. Practical tactics for maintaining your presence when someone talks over you.
Getting interrupted is incredibly frustrating, but it can be really hard to know how to deal with it well. As a female CEO who's built a multi million dollar company from scratch, I faced my fair share of interruptions. Here are three more ways that you can answer the next time somebody interrupts you. I respect your opinions, but the constant interruptions make it really hard for me to contribute. Let's maybe take turns talking. Just a moment. I'm not done yet. Please wait for me to finish. No matter how you answer, though, make sure you keep your tone of voice calm and neutral. Remember, what you have to say is and it matters. So don't let interruptions silence your ideas or diminish your power. You deserve to be heard. If you found these tips helpful, follow me for more advice on how to take up more space in your life and career.
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