The Jefferson Fisher Podcast Erin McGoff: How to be Instantly More Confident at Work
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May 13, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Erin McGoff, a workplace communication expert and viral career content creator, shares invaluable insights for boosting confidence at work. She provides practical scripts for navigating tricky conversations, like tackling the infamous interview question about weaknesses. Erin also reveals strategies for addressing passive-aggressive behavior and negotiating raises gracefully. With anecdotes from her own experiences, she emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and effective communication in building professional relationships.
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Answering Weakness in Interviews
- Spend only 10% of your time naming a weakness and 90% describing how you are working to improve it.
- Choose a real but non-critical weakness that shows self-awareness and commitment to growth.
Handling Passive Aggression
- Don't take passive-aggressive behavior personally and get curious instead.
- Ask directly if the person meant their comment genuinely or was hinting at something to clarify intentions.
Workplace Communication Struggles
- Most workplace communication struggles stem from needing help with interpersonal dynamics or seeking validation.
- People usually know what they want to say but need the right words to avoid conflict and be understood.
