Handling Interruptions: How to Keep Your Voice Heard | How to Handle Interruptions at Work

We’ve all been there… you’re finally about to say something valuable in a meeting, and someone interrupts you, loudly, confidently, and completely taking over your point. It can make you feel invisible, undermined, or disrespected. But the truth is: interruptions don’t have to shrink you. In this episode, I’m teaching you how to confidently handle interruptions at work, get your point across clearly, and take back your power without raising your voice or losing your composure. These tools will help you speak up, stay calm, and hold your space with executive presence every single time. Join me for practical, simple communication techniques you can use immediately, and don’t forget to sign up for the FREE Speak to Get Promoted Webinar where I’ll teach you even more tools to help you become an unforgettable communicator. FREE Speak to Get Promoted Webinar: https://www.unforgetablespeakers.com/... Chapters 00:00 – Why interruptions feel so undermining 00:28 – Understanding why people interrupt you 01:05 – Step 1: Stay calm and pause 01:43 – Step 2: Use eye contact to regain control 02:12 – Step 3: Assertive phrases that help you finish your point 02:48 – Step 4: Using someone’s name respectfully (“Peter, as I was saying…”) 03:26 – Step 5: How posture and body language show authority 04:05 – Step 6: Reinforcing your point after the meeting (email follow-up) 04:38 – Quick recap: The 4-step interruption recovery process 05:10 – Next steps to build confidence 05:25 – Join the FREE Speak to Get Promoted Webinar 05:40 – Subscribe & remain unforgettable