How To Quickly Calm Down When You Get Triggered At Work

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by Dina Denham Smith

May 18, 2022Oval cutout of black and white eye with a small flame in the pupil, over a teal and blue bubble backgroundCSA Stock
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It’s not always easy to maintain your calm and appear perfectly composed at work. Emotional things happen every day: unexpected comments that derail you, overly harsh bosses, frustrating colleagues, making mistakes. When these things happen in public settings, it can be hard to keep cool, especially if your internal resources are already low.

Dina Denham Smith is an executive coach to senior leaders and teams at top global companies such as Adobe, Netflix, PwC, Dropbox, Goldman Sachs, Stripe, and numerous high-growth startups. A former business executive, she is the lead author of the bestselling book Emotionally Charged: How to Lead in the New World of Work. Connect with her on LinkedIn or at dinadsmith.com, and subscribe to her newsletter for proven strategies to accelerate your success.
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