On Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Traci Austin, Founder & Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting, to unpack a practical shift for stressed leaders—turn complaints into clear requests. We tackle why avoidance masquerades as strength, how accountability reduces stress, and a simple blueprint for reframing “My boss never supports me” into outcomes. If you lead in the trades—or any high-pressure workplace—this episode offers straight-talk tools to set expectations, give/receive feedback, and build trust without micromanaging.
About the Guest :
Traci Austin is a strategist for HR and leadership in the trades. With 20+ years of experience, she helps construction and skilled-trades companies attract, develop, and keep talent, and equips supervisors with goal-setting, feedback, and accountability systems that build teams people don’t want to leave.
Key Takeaways:
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Complaints are often avoidance; accountability begins with naming facts, not stories.
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Use the video-camera test: what would footage show (words, tone, behaviors) versus your interpretation?
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Reframe a complaint into a request with four steps: Facts → Impact → Specific Request → Follow-through.
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Ask, “What does support look like to you?” to move from vague frustration to actionable clarity.
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Define “what winning looks like” before holding anyone accountable (done = specific, observable).
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Feedback fuels confidence: name what worked (the 80%) before coaching the 20% that needs refinement.
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Distinguish accountability vs. micromanagement: clear goals and standards reduce oversight creep.
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Allow brief venting with boundaries—but always ask, “What do you want to do with this now?”
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Culture tip: talk to people, not about people; redirect disparaging talk into direct, constructive dialogue.
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First step today: get curious. List your top complaints and convert each into one clear, respectful request.
Connect with the Guest
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LinkedIn: Traci Austin (Elevated Talent Consulting)
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Resource:Tough Talk Blueprint (free download referenced in the episode)
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Company: Elevated Talent Consulting
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