What To Do When Someone Senior Promises Help and Then Goes Silent
2026-09-29
A senior leader says they would love to help, promises introductions and resources, and then goes quiet. You follow up and hear nothing.
It is easy to start combing through what you did wrong. It's natural that most of us treat this as a problem on our end. But it's actually a negotiation. You need something from someone who has no obligation to give it and no urgency of their own, and how you handle that gap decides whether you get the support you were promised.
This episode is about shifting from wondering what you did wrong to asking what in the situation needs to change.
In this episode, I'll cover:
Stop reading someone else's silence as a verdict on you
See why a warm yes in the room doesn't always become action
Rethink what your follow-up is actually there to do
It is easy to start combing through what you did wrong. It's natural that most of us treat this as a problem on our end. But it's actually a negotiation. You need something from someone who has no obligation to give it and no urgency of their own, and how you handle that gap decides whether you get the support you were promised.
This episode is about shifting from wondering what you did wrong to asking what in the situation needs to change.
In this episode, I'll cover:
Stop reading someone else's silence as a verdict on you
See why a warm yes in the room doesn't always become action
Rethink what your follow-up is actually there to do
🎯 Done feeling overlooked while you watch others move forward?
Executive coaching helps you advocate for yourself, get clear on where you're going, and take ownership of your next step. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/susietomenchok/new-meeting
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🚀 Ready to Get What You Want?
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.
📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/our-book--the-art-of-negotiation
Learn more about booking me for a workshop: www.susietomenchok.com/workshops-and-training
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Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok
Executive coaching helps you advocate for yourself, get clear on where you're going, and take ownership of your next step. Book your call here: https://calendly.com/susietomenchok/new-meeting
_____________________
🚀 Ready to Get What You Want?
Listening is great, but real change happens when you take action. Join my newsletter for exclusive negotiation strategies, scripts, and real-world case studies you won’t hear on the podcast. Sign up now at www.negotiationlove.com—it takes 10 seconds and will change how you view and negotiate forever.
📖 Continue Your Professional Growth with These Resources:
Get my Book: The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation:
www.susietomenchok.com/our-book--the-art-of-negotiation
Learn more about booking me for a workshop: www.susietomenchok.com/workshops-and-training
_____________________
Remember, negotiation is more than a skill—it’s a mindset.
💕Susie
www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok
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