How do you feel about being interrupted when you're speaking? When do you feel it is appropriate to interrupt others? Apparently we only wait 17 seconds on average in a conversation before interrupting. And yet you may feel frustrated, when you are interrupted yourself. In this episode we explore if it is appropriate to interrupt others, and strategies to manage being interrupted when we are speaking in meetings. What you will learn in this episode: Why people interrupt Is it ever OK to interrupt others? Your CQ cultural intelligence and understanding others' interruptions How to interrupt appropriately Strategies to stop others from interrupting you Resources: Discover more about our individual coaching programme, 9 steps to communication confidence: https://culturecuppa.com/individuals Explore our CQ cultural intelligence assessments and team training: https://culturecuppa.com/leaders-and-managers Listen to episode 22: Making your non-verbal communication work: https://culturecuppa.com/podcasts/making-your-non-verbal-communication-work Sign up to receive future episodes of the podcast as soon as they are released: https://culturecuppa.com/get-free-insights Follow me on LinkedIn for more strategies, skills and tips: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-rennoldson Email me: [email protected] Website: https://culturecuppa.com

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