When to Speak Up

We spend so much time waiting for the “perfect moment” to speak up — but the truth is, that moment rarely comes. In this episode, I break down why delaying hard conversations only creates bigger problems, how to recognize when now is the right time, and a simple framework to help you decide when to speak and when to pause. You’ll learn the difference between a better time and a perfect time (spoiler: one doesn’t exist), plus a golden rule that can save you from saying something you’ll regret. If there’s a conversation you’ve been putting off, this episode is for you.

*BONUS* see if you can spot the nugget at the start of this episode before we dive in 😆

Order The Next Conversation Workbook: jeffersonfisher.com/workbook

Thank you to our sponsors:

Cozy Earth. Upgrade Your Every Day. Get 20% off at cozyearth.com/jefferson or use code JEFFERSON at check out.

Momentous. Visit livemomentous.com and use code JEFFERSON for 35% off your first order.

Wayfair. Visit wayfair.com

BetterHelp. Click betterhelp.com/jeffersonfisher for a discount on your first month of therapy.

Order my new book, The Next Conversation (jeffersonfisher.com/book), or listen to the full audiobook (amazon.com/Next-Conversation-Argue-Less-Talk/d…) today.

Like what you hear? Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review!

Suggest a topic or ask a question (jeffersonfisher.com/topic) for me to answer on the show!

Want a FREE communication tip each week? Click here to join my newsletter. (jeffersonfisher.com/newsletter)

Join My School of Communication (jeffersonfisher.com/membership)

Watch my podcast on YouTube (youtube.com/@jeffersonfisher?themeRefresh=1)

Follow me on Instagram (instagram.com/jefferson_fisher)

Follow me on TikTok (tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson?lang=en)

Follow me on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher)

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices