Sudden encounters can cause us to go silent, stutter, and look for the right words.

This can happen if you find yourself face-to-face with someone famous. It can also happen when you meet someone in a leadership role in your company. You might even struggle to find the right words when you speak to your manager.

It's easy to end up disappointed and wondering where your impactful message went.

We're going to explore why this happens and what to do to prevent it.

After today's show, you'll have a better grasp of these situations and how to handle chance encounters.

This episode could also be titled "Think Before You Act!".

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