If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to answer “What’s your greatest weakness?” in a job interview—or how to ask for a raise without it getting awkward—this episode is for you. Jefferson sits down with workplace communication expert and viral career content creator Erin McGoff to break down the exact words to use in the trickiest on-the-job conversations. From handling passive-aggressive coworkers to quitting your job with grace (and keeping that door open), Erin shares practical advice and real scripts you can start using today. This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 40% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson or use code JEFFERSON at check out. Order my new book, The Next Conversation, or listen to the full audiobook today. Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review! Suggest a topic or ask a question for me to answer on the show! Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. Join My School of Communication Watch my podcast on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Follow me on LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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There is one place that is probably more important in your life than any other place, and it's the place that you spend the most time, the workplace. Today, I've brought you somebody who knows the workplace like nobody else. She's the most followed content creator in specifically career and workplace strategies, and I want to talk to her today, Erin McGough. Erin, thank you so much for coming.
Jefferson, thank you so much for having me. It's so great to get to talk in person after exchanging so many DMs.
Yeah, I know. We were encouraging each other along the way as we were each growing. I know you have over 6 million followers across all your platforms, which is incredible. And it's been really fun to cheer each other on along the way. So congratulations with everything.
Oh my gosh, congratulations to you. Your book is fantastic. It's on my bookshelf. And I have to say real quick, my mom is your biggest fan ever. And she loves your content so much. So shout out to mom.
Shout out to mom. What's mom's name?
Claire. She's the one from Texas from the Panhandle.
Oh, that's right. That's right. Claire, love that you're from Texas. Thanks for following me. That's awesome. This is one of my favorite kind of conversations when I can talk to other creators who are similar in space because it could be a very lonely space when you're getting into it. And this is a question that I ask just about every one of my guests that I have. And this is the first question.
Specifically with communication, Erin, how does Erin McGough talk to herself? Like, I want you to share with people the, how do you encourage yourself? What's the self-talk like before we start talking about how to engage with everybody else?
Oh, so important. The way that you communicate with yourself is the most important person you will ever communicate with is yourself. I always say like my key to confidence is just being your own best friend, you know, talking to yourself the way that you would talk to a best friend. So, you know, if I look in the mirror and I hear that thought of, oh, I don't look very good today.
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