Do you work for a neurotic boss?

You are capable. You know your numbers. You've done this before. But the moment there is a board meeting or executive presentation, your boss spirals and catapults into weeks of prep and endless rehearsals.

In this episode, Erin shares an executive coaching story about a seasoned P&L leader reporting to the COO whose boss demanded over-preparation and fully scripted talking points before presenting to the board.

The problem? No executive wants to be read to.

Erin breaks down three strategies to handle the panic without sacrificing credibility or authenticity.

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Tweetable Comments

"If you start reading from a script, they are going to immediately want to poke their eyes out."

"If I had 45 seconds and like seven bullets, what would I say?"

"Comply and then don't comply when you get in the meeting."

"Do not let them make you go down that inauthentic river and deliver something that doesn't connect."