The Business of Being Brilliant: when we 'overreact' to small things
- Alice Sheldon
- May 27
- 1 min read
Why do small things at work sometimes trigger big reactions?
A throwaway comment. A meeting that doesn’t go your way. A moment of feedback.
🎙️ I loved talking with Helen Beedham on The Business of Being Brilliant about what’s really going on in those moments – and what helps.
We explored:
🟣 Why we get triggered – and how to work with it
🟢 How unmet needs shape team dynamics
🟠 Empathy vs sympathy – and why the difference matters
🔵 What your “fingerprint needs” can teach you about thriving at work
Click here to listen (30 minutes), or find the episode wherever you usually get your podcasts.
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