In the Media
Martin Probst, Founder and CEO (Chief Education Officer) at PROfound Leadership, regularly writes for the PROfound Blog. Other Media which he has appeared in are listed below.
Let’s connect on Socials
Live from our social media platforms
Stop defending. Start understanding.
When someone challenges us, our natural instinct is often to explain ourselves. Unfortunately, that's usually the moment we stop listening. The most persuasive leaders don't rush to defend their position. They pause. They ask questions. They seek to understand before trying to be understood.
Sometimes one genuine question is more powerful than ten convincing arguments.
👉 Read the article: profoundleadership.com.au/3-reasons-youre-less-persuasive-than-yo#wemakeiteasyM#leadershipskillss#leadershipl#ProfessionalDevelopmente#leadershiptrainingi#grouptrainingu#onlinetrainingn#leadershipcoachingi#communicationm#persuasionp#listeningskillsn#difficultconversationsv#influence#influence
Most leaders think persuasion comes from having the perfect answer. I used to think the same. But the more I work with leaders, the more I realise the opposite is true.
The most persuasive leaders aren't the quickest to speak. They're the quickest to become curious.
If you've ever found yourself explaining, defending or trying to convince someone who simply wasn't listening, this article is for you. I share three simple shifts that can transform difficult conversations into opportunities to build trust and genuine influence.
👉 Read the full article here: profoundleadership.com.au/3-reasons-youre-less-persuasi#wemakeiteasyh#leadershipskillss#leadershipi#ProfessionalDevelopmentf#leadershiptraining #grouptrainingi#onlinetrainingn#Purposei#leadership#Purpose #leadership
3 reasons you're less persuasive than you think
profoundleadership.com.au
Persuasion isn't about having better answers. Discover three simple leadership habits that build trust, strengthen relationships and make your conversations far more effective.This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
Have you ever walked away from a conversation wishing you had responded differently? Whether it's a frustrated colleague, an upset customer, a defensive team member or a challenging workplace interaction, emotionally charged situations can quickly escalate when we react instead of respond.![]()
Conflict is an inevitable part of life. The good news is that while we can't always choose the situation we face, we can choose how we interpret it and how we respond. That is where our greatest power, choice and freedom lie. By understanding what drives behaviour beneath the surface and developing greater emotional self-mastery, we can reduce defensiveness, build trust and influence conversations in ways that turn conflict into collaboration.![]()
Join us for a live, FREE Meetup session on Thursday, 13 August at 7pm AEST. Signup via the Meetup platform: www.meetup.com/stretch2succeed/events/315608789/
See you there!
www.meetup.com
**DE-ESCALATING TENSE SITUATIONS** **Transform emotionally charged conversations into productive outcomes** Have you ever walked away from a conversation wishing you had r
Assertivess & Confidence Mistake #3: Taking ownership of problems that belong to others.![]()
Many leaders are exhausted because they're carrying responsibilities that don't belong to them.
Answering every question. Solving every problem. Making every decision.
Great leaders don't build dependency. They build capability.
Sometimes the most powerful leadership question is: "What do you think?"![]()
👉 Read the article: profoundleadership.com.au/the-3-mistakes-that-undermine-leadership-confidence/![]()
#WeMakeItEasy #leadershipskills #leadership #professionaldevelopment #leadershiptraining #grouptraining #onlinetraining #leadershipcoaching #Assertiveness #Confidence



