EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 35 MIN
The Emotional Cost of a Vague Message at Work
from The Purpose Pursuit · host Hannah Miller
It started with a vague Friday email: “Can we talk on Monday?”No context. No explanation. Cue the spiral.In this episode of The Purpose Pursuit Podcast, I’m joined by Laura to unpack how small moments at work, like a poorly timed message, can trigger big anxiety, especially when psychological safety is lacking.We explore:- Why “Can we talk?” can send your nervous system into overdrive- The difference between being kind and creating true safety- 3 tiny, real-world tweaks to build better relationships at work- How to lead (and live) in a way that people feel safe around youWhether you're managing a team, navigating tricky work dynamics, or replaying your own version of the Friday email - this one’s for you.Get The Purpose Pursuit: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuitConnect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/Connect with Hannah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmillerListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443cJoin The Purpose Pursuit Course: https://www.hellosidekick.co/thepurposepursuit
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It started with a vague Friday email: “Can we talk on Monday?”No context. No explanation. Cue the spiral.In this episode of The Purpose Pursuit Podcast, I’m joined by Laura to unpack how small moments at work, like a poorly timed message, can trigger big anxiety, especially when psychological safety is lacking.We explore:- Why “Can we talk?” can send your nervous system into overdrive- The difference between being kind and creating true safety- 3 tiny, real-world tweaks to build better relationships at work- How to lead (and live) in a way that people feel safe around youWhether you're managing a team, navigating tricky work dynamics, or replaying your own version of the Friday email - this one’s for you.Get The Purpose Pursuit: https://geni.us/ThePurposePursuitConnect with Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellohannahmiller/Connect with Hannah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellohannahmillerListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-purpose-pursuit/id1728277525?i=1000679973398Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wrBZfttoflvzJCjMyhjCk?si=1759c32ac727443cJoin The Purpose Pursuit Course: https://www.hellosidekick.co/thepurposepursuit
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