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In this episode, we answer a letter from an introvert who stepped into a role created specifically to manage strong-willed, independent professionals, and our listener suddenly finds herself struggling with assertiveness and accountability.

Through practical advice and actionable strategies, Dr Liv and Dr Emma explore how to bridge the expertise gap while still commanding respect.

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In this episode, you'll discover:

• why understanding your team deeply must precede any attempts at change
• how to communicate with conviction even when you doubt yourself
• specific phrases that can transform how your directives are received.

The episode highlights a powerful metaphor: effective leaders sometimes need to be "loud ambulances on a mission" – creating temporary discomfort in service of a greater purpose that everyone understands and values. We examine common communication pitfalls that undermine authority and provide alternative approaches that inspire collaboration rather than resistance.

Whether you're managing specialists, subject matter experts, or simply a team that's been doing things their way for years, this conversation offers a roadmap for leading with confidence when you lack technical expertise.

Listen now to transform how you approach leadership in unfamiliar territory and turn your outsider perspective into your greatest strength.

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Are you a leader or professional in need of advice on interpersonal dynamics, team leadership, or other related areas? We are here to help you!

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Have you ever poured your heart and soul into leading your team, only to feel completely undervalued despite your best efforts? You're not alone. This episode tackles one of leadership's most painful paradoxes - when caring deeply for your team seems to make you more vulnerable to burnout and resentment.

In this episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma share a powerful coaching exercise centered around "Mrs. Paddington," a parable about a dedicated professional who eventually resigns after feeling chronically underappreciated. This story creates a safe space for teams to discuss complex issues without defensiveness, opening doors to genuine understanding.

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Try this exercise with your team and watch as perspective-taking creates pathways to genuine appreciation and sustainable working relationships. Your team can't read your mind - but with the right approach, they can learn to see through your eyes.

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Do YOU have any questions for Human-Savvy?

Are you a leader or professional in need of advice on interpersonal dynamics, team leadership, or other related areas? We are here to help you!

Please send your letter to info@behumansavvy.com with the title "Dear Human-Savvy..." and we promise to fully anonymise it and record an episode entirely devoted to tackling your challenge!

Also, we deeply value your feedback. Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to info@behumansavvy.com or follow and message Dr Liv on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-liv-oginska-53b345200

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What do you do when a colleague treats you as if you're invisible?

In this deeply relatable episode, Dr Liv and Dr Emma unpack a listener's letter about workplace incivility that strikes a chord with anyone who's ever felt dismissed or ignored during meetings.

This episode, the hosts:

• explore the passive-aggressive behaviour
• reveal the psychological underpinnings of workplace incivility
• discover why most people who demonstrate these behaviours
• delivere practical, actionable strategies for confronting passive-aggressive colleagues while preserving professional relationships
• share specific phrases to initiate these difficult conversations, emphasizing curiosity over accusation

(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Liv Oginska >>> )

(click here to contact / learn more about Dr Emma McConnell >>> )

Ready to transform your leadership or professional journey? Listen now for practical strategies to shift perceptions, build authentic authority, and create a team dynamic based on mutual respect rather than intimidation.

Click here to find more leadership resources connected to the Human-Savvy Podcast Episodes >>>>

Do YOU have any questions for Human-Savvy?

Are you a leader or professional in need of advice on interpersonal dynamics, team leadership, or other related areas? We are here to help you!

Please send your letter to info@behumansavvy.com with the title "Dear Human-Savvy..." and we promise to fully anonymise it and record an episode entirely devoted to tackling your challenge!

Also, we deeply value your feedback. Please email us your thoughts, ideas and suggestions to info@behumansavvy.com or follow and message Dr Liv on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-liv-oginska-53b345200

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