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In this episode, we tackle one of leadership's most challenging aspects: providing direction during uncertainty. Drawing from our own experiences, we explore how to maintain team confidence when you don't have all the answers yourself. Whether you're navigating a restructure or implementing a new project, discover practical strategies to lead effectively through ambiguity without sacrificing credibility.

Key points from this episode

• Why leaders struggle with admitting uncertainty and how transparency builds more trust than false confidence
• The critical difference between providing answers versus providing stability and structure
• How to maintain visibility and communication during change, even when you have no updates
• Practical language techniques to communicate clearly without overpromising
• Ways to maintain team engagement by focusing on what's within your control

00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview

01:00 Real-World Example: Leading Through a Site Closure

02:45 The Challenge of Balancing Honesty and Clarity

05:00 Effective Communication Strategies During Uncertainty

08:00 The Importance of Visibility and Regular Updates

10:14 Handling Information You Can't Share

12:00 Creating Space for Team Members to Process Change

13:20 Language Tips: Replacing Vague Phrases with Clear Statements

15:08 Maintaining Team Engagement Through Collaborative Focus

17:00 Key Takeaways for Leading Through Uncertainty

Useful Links

Join The Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ Leaders

Connect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangan/

Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/

Follow the Catalyst Careers LinkedIn page for career tips and advice

Interested in working with us?

Get in touch about career or leadership development, outplacement workshops or recruitment support via the Catalyst Careers website

In this episode, we speak with career coach Jude about strategies for handling promotion rejection and how to transform this challenging experience into a catalyst for professional growth.

Key points from this episode

• How to manage the emotional impact of missing out on a promotion
• Effective ways to process and learn from feedback
• Strategies to rebuild confidence and create a powerful action plan
• How to decide whether to stay with your company or move on
• Why promotion setbacks often lead to greater long-term career success

[00:00:00] - Introduction and guest Jude's background

[00:06:00] - Typical emotional reactions to promotion disappointment

[00:14:00] - Moving past initial emotions and accessing support

[00:17:00] - Getting valuable insights from feedback

[00:25:00] - How successful people turn setbacks into opportunities

[00:34:00] - Deciding whether to stay or leave after promotion disappointment

[00:37:00] - Quick wins and practical advice for immediate action

[00:38:00] - Information about Jude's book and resources

Useful Links

Join The Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ Leaders

Connect with Jude on LinkedIn

https://www.thinkwithjude.com/

Interested in working with us?

Get in touch about career or leadership development, outplacement workshops or recruitment support via the Catalyst Careers website

Mentioned in this episode:

Catalyst Career Club for £50k+ Leaders & Managers

Moving up the career ladder needs an inside edge - strategies that allow you to unlock your full potential and position yourself as a true leadership talent. And that's exactly what the Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ Leaders provides. No fluff, no corporate jargon. Just a down to earth, purposeful injection of oomph for your career from Pamela & Jacqui Use the code PODCAST to get your first month for £1 https://www.pamelalangan.com/catalystcareerclub