ZOOM Executive Coaching S4 Session #03

April 20th, 2024

Mastering Detached Involvement

Oh, the joy of managing our emotions at work. When our career is humming along and relationships are strong, we find emotion regulation simple. Throw in a chaotic customer, a project gone wrong or one antagonistic colleague, and serenity goes out the window. What makes some people so good at managing these rough patches, when it seems so tough for us?

It’s because some have learned to master what’s known as detached involvement. This is the ability to stay emotionally balanced and objective, even while being deeply involved in a situation. That’s the key…”while being deeply involved.” It’s easy to stay calm when we keep our employer or workplace at arm’s length. This is not a solid professional growth plan, however. Growth requires engagement.

So, what can we do to learn how to master detached involvement?

Start by watching this video to explore techniques you can start implementing, first thing tomorrow morning, as a foundation for managing those pesky emotional outbursts at work. You’ll be glad you did.