How to Keep Your Cool When Leadership Gets Messy
- Bianca Lager
- Apr 15
- 1 min read
What to do when you’re pissed at work—but still need to lead the room.
When a Director-level friend called me crying last week, I knew I had to hit record.
She felt invisible in her org. She said, “They don’t take me seriously. I lose my cool in meetings. I think they hate me.”
Maybe you’ve felt it too—undermined, disrespected, and dangerously close to snapping.And when you’re trying to lead, that’s a trap.
In this new podcast episode, I share:
Why your brain spirals in tense moments
How to pause and label the threat to regain control
A 3-part framework to keep your presence, not your panic
👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x0_pcr4vDEo
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Let’s keep leading—BRASH-style.
—B
If You’re a Startup Leader…
…who’s navigating power dynamics, performance pressure, and your own growth in real time—this is the work I do.
Through coaching, speaking, and online courses, I help leaders like you build the BRASH skills that actually grow your career:
Bold – Own your presence and take up space.
Relentless – Push forward, even in the face of resistance.
Assertive – Communicate with confidence and clarity.
Strategic – Be intentional and calculated in your approach.
Honest – Lead with integrity and authenticity.
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