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Get the Elephant Out of the Room: Outsmart Difficult People at Work

Get the Elephant Out of the Room: Outsmart Difficult People at Work

Released: 2026-02-16
© Chris Webber
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96 Episodes
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96 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2026-02-16
© Chris Webber
Most Recent Episode
Surviving a Parental v Adult Onslaught

Surviving a Parental v Adult Onslaught

How to cope when a colleague shouts at you and becomes parental!  In this episode I talk to Mary Gregory who shares her experience from the past.  The lesson is that timing matters, but also that you need to respond with intention, not emotionally.
Time: 38:15
How to cope when a colleague shouts at you and becomes parental! 
In this episode I talk to Mary Gregory who shares her experience from the past. 
The lesson is that timing matters, but also that you need to respond with intention, not emotionally. 
The patience to allow them to vent and to allow them to exhaust the emotion is a great start. It is important to let them feel heard, but not to allow them to win. 
We discuss the mechanism of Transactional Analysis and how power can affect culture, with some very interesting currency! 
Mary talks about how meeting rooms can be used as a power lever.
Mary Gregory is an award winning Executive Coach and author of the book Ego:Get Over Yourself & Lead. 
She works with senior leaders who want to lead with authenticity, navigate complexity with clarity, and grow real, grounded confidence. Much of her work focuses on supporting women and those navigating systemic barriers, but she also coaches male leaders committed to conscious, inclusive leadership.
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I share my experiences and insights into various profiles of difficult people at work. Through stories and my personal experiences, I explain how you can achieve success despite them. 
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Episode ID: 1000749967382
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Release Date: 16/02/2026, 17:30:00

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In this practical and powerful podcast series, Christopher Webber reveals the lessons he has learned through a varied and illustrious career: success at work isn’t about what you say—it’s about how you say it. 
He talks to a variety of people about their experiences of difficult people and shares insights you can use to overcome the challenging people who slow down decisions and create negativity. 
The podcast accompanies the book, Get the Elephant Out of the Room available on Amazon, eBook and on the website www.gettheelephantout.com 
Managers who micromanage, colleagues who self-promote, and customers who push boundaries. Difficult people aren’t just annoying—they’re career roadblocks. But what if you could turn them into stepping stones to success?

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