Ever faced criticism right in the middle of pursuing your dreams? Imagine delivering a speech only to be interrupted—and challenged—publicly! Would you know how to handle being heckled in real-time? Carina Groombridge opens up about this unexpected moment and how you can turn public pushback into empowered growth.
In this episode of You Are Your Biggest Asset, host Carina Groombridge reveals what happened when she was heckled during a live speech—and the powerful lessons that came from it. If you’re someone who shies away from conflict or fears negative feedback in your business, this episode will show you how to set healthy boundaries, confidently address objections, and keep moving forward as a leader.
Key Takeaways:
✔ How to handle public criticism or interruptions with grace and assertiveness.
✔ The importance of boundaries (and how to set them in high-pressure situations).
✔ Why your growth as a business owner depends on handling “quality problems” and not letting fear of judgment hold you back.
Timestamped Breakdown:
⏱ [00:00] Welcome: Carina sets the scene and previews her heckling story—why it’s a “quality problem” of business growth.
⏱ [03:30] Core Insight #1: The boundaries strategy Carina teaches (buffer phrases, saying no) and what sparked the objection.
⏱ [08:15] Core Insight #2: How Carina responded in the moment, what she learned from being challenged in public, and how it grew her as a speaker.
⏱ [14:00] Core Insight #3: The difference between “new” business challenges vs. bigger growth-level problems, and why confronting these moments is essential for scaling.
⏱ [19:45] Final Thoughts & Next Steps: How to keep growing alongside your business, a special invitation to connect, and Carina’s encouragement for taking on your own “quality problems.”
Call to Action (CTA):
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Links and Resources Mentioned:
📲 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/
📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carina.groombridge
🌐 Website: www.carinagroombridge.com
📅 Schedule a Call: https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycall
⭐ Boundaries course: https://www.carinagroombridge.com/badbitchboundaries
About the Host:
Carina Groombridge is a business coach, entrepreneur, and mom who helps service-based business owners scale sustainably while embracing their role as their biggest asset. With a mix of actionable strategies and mindset work, Carina empowers her clients to create thriving businesses without burnout.
Closing Message:
"Your business will only grow as much as YOU do. Remember to invest in yourself, because you are your biggest asset!"
This podcast is hosted by Carina Groombridge, produced and edited by Phil Better, and supported by strategic growth and monetization guidance from Phil Better Inc.
