In this week’s episode of the Commical Podcast, Marie speaks with Tamara Jawad, PR Manager of the Parramatta Eels. Tamara talks about diving headfirst into hard conversations. She takes us through her own experience tackling communication apprehension when at 3 months pregnant she received a call about her dream job.
Open and honest, Tamara shares some of the fears she faced when having to break the news to her prospective employer. From potentially losing the opportunity, to managing being a mother and professional – she discusses how she was able to overcome her apprehensions. She also highlights the importance of being transparent, and why we need to cut the fluff and get to the truth.
In this moving story, Tamara proves that overcoming communication apprehension is more accessible than we think. She shares the inspiring response of her employer, and her own tips on finding calm and addressing difficult situations.
Tamara’s experience shows us that there are things we can’t control, and that’s okay. We can’t always anticipate how someone will react; however, we can be prepared, grounded and take ownership of our actions. It’s important to believe in ourselves, and that no matter how hard a conversation is, there are always solutions and opportunities waiting for us.
