Tips for Managing Emotions in Sdr Roles

STOP LOSING YOUR SH*T & LEARN TO MASTER YOUR EMOTIONS.   Recently, I watched a president of a company lose his temper.   He screamed, swore, stomped around, threw things, & slammed the door. He was completely out of control. And his behavior was absolutely unacceptable.   As educated, capable leaders, we must hold ourselves to a higher standard.   You must master your emotions, because over reacting can cost you everything.    ❌ People go to prison for one reaction.   ❌ People lose their jobs for one reaction.   ❌ People lose their relationships for one reaction.   The good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way.   You can learn to master your emotions & respond instead of react:   1. Increase Your Self-Awareness: Develop a deep understanding of your emotions. Regularly check in with yourself to identify how you're feeling and why.   2. Develop Emotional Intelligence: Study emotions in depth & understand how your emotions impact others.   3. Practice Mindfulness and Meditation: Use these techniques to observe your emotions without judgment, self soothe & avoid impulsive reactions.   4. Recognize Triggers: Identify your emotional triggers, such as situations, people, or specific thoughts. Knowing your triggers can prevent reactivity.   5. Engage in Breathwork: Deep, slow breathing calms your nervous system. When overwhelmed, pause & focus on your breath, inhale deeply through your nose & exhale slowly out your mouth.   6. Explore Progressive Muscle Relaxation: This technique involves tensing & then relaxing each muscle group in your body to reduce physical tension that accompanies strong emotions.   7. Learn Cognitive Restructuring: Once you develop deeper levels of self awareness, you can challenge irrational or distorted thoughts that cause intense emotions.   8. Practice Emotional Labeling: Use precise words to pinpoint your feelings & manage them effectively. 9. Amplify Your Empathy: Develop empathy for yourself & others by seeing the situation from their perspective.   10. Utilize Healthy Outlets: Find healthy ways to release your intense emotions, such as breathwork or physical exercise.   11. Incorporate Stress Reduction Techniques: Daily stress reduction practices such as exercise, a healthy diet, adequate sleep, & time management are critical for emotional regulation.   12. Check for Side Effects: Certain medications & supplements, especially those related to hormones, can adversely impact your mood. Talk to your physician if you think this may be an issue for you.   13. Seek Professional Help: If emotional regulation remains a significant challenge, consult a therapist, counselor, or qualified coach to provide you with personalized guidance & support.   Learning emotional regulation is a valuable skill that can greatly improve your life, both personally and professionally.   To be your best & achieve your highest levels of success, YOU MUST MASTER YOUR EMOTIONS.   👉 Do you agree?

Ever felt ashamed for reacting emotionally at work? Here’s what I wish I knew 20 years ago. When I was 18, I lost someone I admired at work. It was sudden, It reminded me of losing my dad at 11. I had no idea what to do with my emotions. No one coached me. No one said, "Pause first." So I just... reacted. Years later, in leadership roles, I still wasn’t ready. Now, I understand what Warren Buffett meant: “You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you.” Restraint isn’t cold. It’s how you protect your power. 9 ways I’ve learned to channel emotion, not shut it down: 1) Put energy into action → Don’t waste passion defending. → Ask: “How can I use this to move forward?” 2) Turn criticism into fuel → Don’t let feedback drain you. → Use it to show what you can do. 3) Save your fire for what matters → Don’t fight every battle. → Save your strength for what counts. 4) Turn frustration into planning → Don’t let setbacks stop you. → Ask: “What would I do differently next time?” 5) Pour into people who pour back → Don’t chase those who don’t show up. → Focus on the ones who help you grow. 6) Turn pushback into learning → Don’t take resistance personally. → Ask: “What am I missing that they see?” 7) Choose impact over ego → Don’t aim to be right. → Aim to be effective. 8) Study calm leaders under stress → Don’t copy the loudest voice. → Notice who really leads the room. 9) Create space before you respond → Don’t hit send on the first draft. → Say: “Let me think and get back to you.” This isn’t about stuffing emotions down. It’s about knowing when they help And when they hurt. 🧠 What’s one reaction you’d take back if you could? Or one moment where restraint made all the difference? 👇 Share your story in the comments. ____________________________ ♻ Repost to share this with someone navigating the same line. 👉 Follow Stephanie Eidelman (Meisel) for more on leadership presence.

Would you like a technique to help keep your emotions and communications in check during meetings? In your minds eye, imagine yourself getting ready to present at an important event then your phone rings, you answer it, and you end up hearing some really bad news. What would you do to compose yourself? You’re on in 5 more minutes. That type of scenario is real, I’ve experienced it and so have a lot of other individuals. Bad news BEFORE a presentation is challenging enough, but what about something that triggers your emotions negatively DURING an important meeting, perhaps by a  colleague saying something upsetting or that makes you feel angry. What can you do to keep your emotions in check? First, remove the emotion and instead consider what's being said. Avoid taking it personally and clarify the meaning with a question. And an effective technique is to focus your mind on something in the room that is factual, e.g. look at the wall and silently tell yourself what color it is, or count the number of people in the room. This will reset your brain, giving you a chance to calm down while keeping your emotions, and more importantly, your REPUTATION intact. Whether you feel triggered in a sales call, performance review, interview, or team meeting you only need to “act cool” for a few moments before the feelings will pass. Use the "brain reset" technique and you get to keep your shining reputation! #communicationtraining #leadership #emotionalintelligence

Underrated superpower: staying calm in chaos. 5 research-backed strategies to master it. Last week, I was in a meeting when a leader let out an audible sigh during a tense meeting. The sigh wasn’t just a sigh. It was a signal of frustration that spread to the whole team. People disengaged, the room grew tense, and the project suffered. We’ve all been there. One sigh, one eye roll, one tense moment. And suddenly the room shifts. It’s a reminder,  even small reactions can have big consequences. Here’s the thing:  Your brain’s amygdala can hijack your body in high-stress moments, triggering fight-or-flight mode.  It overrides the rational prefrontal cortex,  making it harder to think clearly  or make good decisions. But the most successful leaders I’ve seen stay calm. Especially when things feel crazy.  Their calm inspires trust,  strengthens relationships,  and turns chaos into clarity. Want to do the same? Try these 5 proven techniques: 1️⃣ Understand Amygdala Hijack (and How to Stop It): When stress hits, the amygdala can hijack your ability to think clearly, overriding the rational prefrontal cortex and making decision-making nearly impossible. Tip: Spot the signs (racing heart, flushed face) and remind yourself, “This is a biological response—I can take control.”   2️⃣ Hack Your Nervous System with Breathwork: Slow, controlled breathing signals your brain that you’re safe. Tip: Try Box Breathing. It reduces cortisol and reactivates the rational part of your brain. 3️⃣ Ground Yourself Physically: Grounding techniques interrupt emotional overwhelm by bringing your focus to the present moment. Tip: Plant your feet firmly on the floor or lightly touch your fingers together while counting to 10. 4️⃣ Label Your Emotions: When emotions run high, naming them can create psychological distance. This practice, known as affect labeling, helps you step back from intense feelings and respond with clarity. Tip: Instead of saying, “I’m so angry,” try reframing it as, “I’m having the thought that I feel angry.” 5️⃣ Use a Mantra to Stay Centered: Mantras are a powerful way to interrupt emotional escalation. Tip: Repeat phrases like, “This will pass” or “This isn’t about me. This is about business.” Each technique works on its own, but together, they give you the tools to master any high-pressure moment. Stress is inevitable.  Chaos is inevitable.  But calm?  That’s your leadership edge. And your greatest strength. What’s your go-to strategy for staying calm? ♻️ Share this to make calm contagious. ➕ And follow me (Amy) for more.