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Career & Leadership Real TalkTake ownership of your career Author: Pamela Langan & Jacqui Jagger
Welcome to Career & Leadership Real Talk; a weekly podcast full of guidance and advice for ambitious managers who are ready to take ownership of their career. Its hosted by Pamela Langan, a job search coach and c.v. writing expert, and Jacqui Jagger, a mindset and leadership coach. Were here for you if you want to have more impact, land a new job or get the promotion you know you deserve. Theres no high level, intellectual theory here its a fluff-free zone Well be talking about how to stand out in your job search, how to hit the ground running in a new role and how to cope when things arent going *quite* the way you want at work In our career clinic section well answer real questions from listeners and our clients, and well also share our take on books on the topics of careers, leadership, & management so you can decide which are worth your time You can connect with us on LinkedIn feel free to DM us with any questions youd like us to answer on the show! https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangancoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/ Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Ep 161 - When a Team Member Undermines You - How to Recognise It and What to Do
Episode 161
Monday, 6 April, 2026
Managing a team member who's being disrespectful is one of the most confidence-shaking situations a leader can face, precisely because it's so hard to name. Is it a conduct issue? A personality clash? Or is it you? In this episode, we unpack what disrespectful behaviour from a team member actually looks like, why leaders so often hesitate to act, and what to do when you're ready to address it.We share real examples from our own experience and client work, and walk through a practical approach that doesn't require you to go in heavy-handed, but does require you to stop waiting.Key points from this episodeHow disrespectful behaviour often hides in plain sight — and why high performers aren't immune from itThe self-reflection step most leaders skip before addressing conductWhy curiosity is one of your most underused tools in these conversationsUsing the AID framework (Action, Impact, Desired behaviour) to tackle it directly without the emotionWhat to do if it doesn't improve — and why escalation is rarer than you think00:00 Introduction and episode overview00:26 What does disrespectful behaviour actually look like?03:00 The grey areas: when you're not sure if it's a conduct issue07:00 How many people wish they'd waited longer vs. acted sooner?08:30 Why addressing it is a development opportunity for both of you10:00 Setting clear expectations before the conversation14:00 Pam's example: when the negativity wasn't what it seemed16:00 Using curiosity to get underneath the behaviour20:30 Where to start: a step-by-step approach23:00 The AID framework in practice24:30 If it doesn't improve: escalation, consistency, and keeping records26:30 Final thoughtsSonnet 4.6Useful LinksConnect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangan/Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/Follow the Catalyst Careers LinkedIn page for career tips and adviceInterested in working with us? Get in touch about career or leadership development, outplacement workshops or recruitment support via the Catalyst Careers website
