When dealing with manipulators, saying less can protect you more. In this episode, Dr. Dennis Becker and Robin Golinski dive into the power of brevity—and why over-explaining makes you an easy target. Through live role-play, mindset shifts, and simple, real-life tactics, you’ll learn how to respond with calm confidence, defuse manipulation in the moment, and stop feeding the fire. Whether it’s a toxic boss or a needling sibling, this episode teaches you how to stay neutral, keep your cool, and take control.
🎯 Learn how to:
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<li style="font-weight:400;">Break the habit of over-explaining</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Use the “Broken Record” technique effectively</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Respond with neutral tone, confident volume, and simple words</li>
<li style="font-weight:400;">Protect your credibility and emotional energy</li>
</ul>
🔗 Visit <a href='http://outwitinrealtime.com/'>OutwitInRealTime.com</a> to catch up on past episodes and submit your questions!
 
Topics
 
00:53 The Power of Brevity in Communication
01:33 Understanding Manipulation Tactics
04:24 Mindset and Cultural Considerations
08:28 Improv Scenarios: Handling Manipulation at Work
18:53 Starting with Confidence
19:25 The Power of Consistent Tone
20:45 Mastering the Broken Record Technique
22:58 Handling Manipulative Tactics
25:18 Sibling Dynamics and Emotional Triggers
27:48 Consistency and Resilience
29:27 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

When dealing with manipulators, saying less can protect you more. In this episode, Dr. Dennis Becker and Robin Golinski dive into the power of brevity—and why over-explaining makes you an easy target. Through live role-play, mindset shifts, and simple, real-life tactics, you’ll learn how to respond with calm confidence, defuse manipulation in the moment, and stop feeding the fire. Whether it’s a toxic boss or a needling sibling, this episode teaches you how to stay neutral, keep your cool, and take control. 🎯 Learn how to: Break the habit of over-explaining Use the “Broken Record” technique effectively Respond with neutral tone, confident volume, and simple words Protect your credibility and emotional energy 🔗 Visit OutwitInRealTime.com to catch up on past episodes and submit your questions! Topics 00:53 The Power of Brevity in Communication 01:33 Understanding Manipulation Tactics 04:24 Mindset and Cultural Considerations 08:28 Improv Scenarios: Handling Manipulation at Work 18:53 Starting with Confidence 19:25 The Power of Consistent Tone 20:45 Mastering the Broken Record Technique 22:58 Handling Manipulative Tactics 25:18 Sibling Dynamics and Emotional Triggers 27:48 Consistency and Resilience 29:27 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

When dealing with manipulators, saying less can protect you more. In this episode, Dr. Dennis Becker and Robin Golinski dive into the power of brevity—and why over-explaining makes you an easy target. Through live role-play, mindset shifts, and simple, real-life tactics, you’ll learn how to respond with calm confidence, defuse manipulation in the moment, and stop feeding the fire. Whether it’s a toxic boss or a needling sibling, this episode teaches you how to stay neutral, keep your cool, and take control.
🎯 Learn how to:
<ul>
<li>Break the habit of over-explaining</li>
<li>Use the “Broken Record” technique effectively</li>
<li>Respond with neutral tone, confident volume, and simple words</li>
<li>Protect your credibility and emotional energy</li>
</ul>
🔗 Visit <a href="http://outwitinrealtime.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">OutwitInRealTime.com</a> to catch up on past episodes and submit your questions!
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Topics
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00:53 The Power of Brevity in Communication
01:33 Understanding Manipulation Tactics
04:24 Mindset and Cultural Considerations
08:28 Improv Scenarios: Handling Manipulation at Work
18:53 Starting with Confidence
19:25 The Power of Consistent Tone
20:45 Mastering the Broken Record Technique
22:58 Handling Manipulative Tactics
25:18 Sibling Dynamics and Emotional Triggers
27:48 Consistency and Resilience
29:27 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Less Is More: Outsmarting Manipulators with Brevity

Welcome to Outwitting the Manipulator, the podcast that gives you powerful techniques to protect yourself as manipulation is taking place. Your hosts are authors and communication experts Robin Golinski and Dr. Dennis Becker.
You can find the book, Outwitting the Manipulator, on Amazon:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Manipulator-Protecting-Yourself-Real-Time/dp/1953806244">https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Manipulator-Protecting-Yourself-Real-Time/dp/1953806244</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Manipulator-Protecting-Yourself-Real-Time/dp/1953806244"></a>
Our main website:
<a href="https://www.outwitinrealtime.com/">https://www.outwitinrealtime.com/</a>
Apple Podcasts:
 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outwitting-the-manipulator/id1644706232">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outwitting-the-manipulator/id1644706232</a>
Spotify:
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4peb6yxqyrYQllAo8c6KTE?si=NbBsepYzSc-FWrwOjHAuCA">https://open.spotify.com/episode/4peb6yxqyrYQllAo8c6KTE?si=NbBsepYzSc-FWrwOjHAuCA</a>
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Welcome to Outwitting the Manipulator, the podcast that gives you powerful techniques to protect yourself as manipulation is taking place. Your hosts are authors and communication experts Robin Golinski and Dr. Dennis Becker. You can find the book, Outwitting the Manipulator, on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Manipulator-Protecting-Yourself-Real-Time/dp/1953806244 Our main website: https://www.outwitinrealtime.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outwitting-the-manipulator/id1644706232 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4peb6yxqyrYQllAo8c6KTE?si=NbBsepYzSc-FWrwOjHAuCA To get your copy of Robin and Dennis's on-Demand Training Course made up of eight video modules, practice worksheets and more, go to www.manipulator.help and use the password FREEDOM to get 25% off. In their friendly and expert style, Robin and Dennis will help strengthen your ability to defend yourself from manipulation as it is happening.

Welcome to Outwitting the Manipulator, the podcast that gives you powerful techniques to protect yourself as manipulation is taking place. Your hosts are authors and communication experts Robin Golinski and Dr. Dennis Becker.
You can find the book, Outwitting the Manipulator, on Amazon:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Manipulator-Protecting-Yourself-Real-Time/dp/1953806244" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Manipulator-Protecting-Yourself-Real-Time/dp/1953806244</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Manipulator-Protecting-Yourself-Real-Time/dp/1953806244" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>
Our main website:
<a href="https://www.outwitinrealtime.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.outwitinrealtime.com/</a>
Apple Podcasts:
 <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outwitting-the-manipulator/id1644706232" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/outwitting-the-manipulator/id1644706232</a>
Spotify:
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4peb6yxqyrYQllAo8c6KTE?si=NbBsepYzSc-FWrwOjHAuCA" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/4peb6yxqyrYQllAo8c6KTE?si=NbBsepYzSc-FWrwOjHAuCA</a>



To get your copy of Robin and Dennis's on-Demand Training Course made up of eight video modules, practice worksheets and more, go to <a href="http://www.manipulator.help" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.manipulator.help</a> and use the password FREEDOM to get 25% off. In their friendly and expert style, Robin and Dennis will help strengthen your ability to defend yourself from manipulation as it is happening.

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