We make room for anger and frustration at work, but rarely acknowledge hurt or sadness. Why? In this episode, Lola and Mamuna dive deep into what it really looks like when emotions show up at work — and why pretending they don’t belong can hurt careers, teams, and culture.

From personal stories to practical coaching, we unpack how to recognize, process, and use emotions constructively instead of suppressing them. Whether you’re a new manager, a senior leader, or navigating your own career, this conversation will help you rethink how you show up and how you support others.

We cover:

• 🧠 It’s normal, not weakness — why emotional reactions don’t make you “unprofessional”

• 🔎 Recognizing triggers — and why sometimes it takes time to realize you’re having a response

• ⏸️ Pausing before you react — tools to slow down and reset

• ⚠️ The cost of suppression — how bottling things up leads to burnout & toxic cultures

• 🪞 Role vs. self — learning that feedback is often about the role, not you personally

• 🗣️ Practical scripts you can use in the moment:

  • “I need a moment before I respond.”

  • “This is hitting me harder than I expected — let’s regroup.”

• 👩🏽‍💼 Leaders set the tone — how empathy and emotional honesty build trust & safety

• 💡 Pro Tip: Empathy always wins as a leader

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Let’s get real, let’s get human, and let’s stop pretending emotions don’t belong at work.