What to Say at Work (When Your Brain Is Mush)
May 21, 2025
by
Gargi Potdar
You’re in a meeting. Someone turns to you. “Thoughts?”
And suddenly, your brain goes:
🧠 404: Thought not found.
We’ve all blanked out during a 1:1, rambled through a team update, or sat in silence after mentally rehearsing our point 12 times. And in high-stakes moments? The nerves hit harder than the espresso.
Enter -> Micro-Coaching
This isn’t your dad’s performance review.
Micro-coaching is real-time, bite-sized guidance that helps you navigate the actual awkward, tense, “oh crap” work moments - not just the theoretical stuff.
Feedback like this - “Just be confident!” isn’t helpful when your voice is cracking and your Slack is blowing up.
Not everyone freezes the same way. Some of us ramble, some shut down, and some over-explain. That’s where your personality comes in.
Why Personality Matters
How you respond in high-stress moments isn’t random, it’s wired into how you’re built.
If a coach (or an AI model) doesn’t understand your personality, the advice will miss the mark. Real support only works when it’s aligned with you.
Here’s how different personality types tend to react under pressure:
Powerful types jump in fast - sometimes too forcefully when they feel challenged.
Amiable types hold back to keep the peace, even when they have strong opinions.
Precise types get stuck trying to say things just right, and end up going silent.
Versatile types talk through their thoughts as they go and risk losing the plot.
The key to real coaching? Understanding how you’re wired - so the advice actually fits how you think, speak, and lead.
POV: Your Brain Left the Chat 🧠
You know the moment: you're suddenly called on in a meeting, and your brain... disappears. Total blank.
But instead of spiraling, imagine getting a quick cue that matches how you think and process under pressure. Something like:
"Start with: 'Here’s one angle we could explore...'”
Boom. Instant direction. Your brain has a starting point. No more guessing, overthinking, or awkward silence.
Now you're grounded. You find your words. You move forward. That’s the magic of getting support that actually fits your communication style - right when you need it.

Why It Matters
Micro-coaching helps you:
Speak up (even when it’s uncomfortable)
Communicate in a way that feels like you
Stop second-guessing everything you say
Because people don’t need perfect communication. They need authentic, self-aware, and clear communication - especially in fast-paced, high-stakes workplaces.
TL;DR:
Most communication advice is generic.
Your communication style is personal.
You need a coach that you can use in those every day work moments when it matters most
And that’s what makes it work.
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For the moments you usually Slack your manager or text your work bestie like, “Help!! How do I say this?”
Tag your work bestie or manager who always helps you figure out what to say or do 👇
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