Out of the Fire: Moving out of that “Now what?” Moment | 005
08/28/24 • 26 min
When a crisis strikes and it feels like you're fighting fires in every direction, the biggest hurdle often isn't the emergency itself—it's deciding to ask for help. Maartje sheds light on the initial steps to take when overwhelmed, emphasizing the importance of recognizing when you need support. She reveals that the first move is often the hardest but most crucial, encouraging leaders to overcome the stigma associated with seeking external expertise. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that reaching out for help isn't a sign of weakness, but a strategic step towards regaining control and steering your business back to stability.
About the Host:
Your host, Maartje van Krieken, brings a wealth of experience from the front lines of business turmoil. With a background in crisis management, managing transformation and complex collaboration, she has successfully guided numerous organizations through their most challenging times. Her unique perspective and practical approach make her the go to First Responder in the arena of business turmoil and crisis.
Podcast Homepage: https://www.thebusinessemergencyroom.com/
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When a crisis strikes and it feels like you're fighting fires in every direction, the biggest hurdle often isn't the emergency itself—it's deciding to ask for help. Maartje sheds light on the initial steps to take when overwhelmed, emphasizing the importance of recognizing when you need support. She reveals that the first move is often the hardest but most crucial, encouraging leaders to overcome the stigma associated with seeking external expertise. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that reaching out for help isn't a sign of weakness, but a strategic step towards regaining control and steering your business back to stability.
About the Host:
Your host, Maartje van Krieken, brings a wealth of experience from the front lines of business turmoil. With a background in crisis management, managing transformation and complex collaboration, she has successfully guided numerous organizations through their most challenging times. Her unique perspective and practical approach make her the go to First Responder in the arena of business turmoil and crisis.
Podcast Homepage: https://www.thebusinessemergencyroom.com/
https://www.thechaosgamesconsulting.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maartje/
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The Business Emergency Room Podcast - Out of the Fire: Moving out of that “Now what?” Moment | 005
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Maartje van Krieken: Hey, welcome back. Thanks for tuning in. Today's episode I've titled Out of the Fire. I want to talk today about first aid kits, so tools, tricks or tactics to help in business emergencies. And considering this is the first toolkit episode, I want to talk about the moment, the moment when the goings got tough, when you're wondering, what now? Now? What? What are the things that you can do in those initial moments when everything is too much, reall
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