Outwitting the Manipulator
Manipulation doesn't announce itself. It shows up mid-sentence, mid-meeting, mid-argument — and by the time you realize what happened, it's over.
Dr. Dennis Becker and Robin Golinski — communication experts with 50+ years of combined experience — break down the tactics manipulators use and hand you specific, practical techniques to respond in real time. No therapy-speak. No "just set boundaries" advice that sounds great on paper and falls apart the second someone pushes back.
Each episode tackles a specific manipulation tactic — gaslighting, shame, trust erosion, reframing, and more — and gives you the language and strategy to hold your ground while it's happening. Not after. Not in hindsight. Right now, in the moment.
Whether it's a coworker, a partner, a family member, or someone you can't walk away from, this show teaches you to recognize the play and change the outcome.
You can't change the manipulator. You CAN change the outcome.
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Episodes
Nov 2, 2022
Nov 2, 2022
22 min
Robin and Dennis discuss humor as a manipulation tactic. Humor can make you feel loved and happy, but it can also be a powerful weapon in the world of manipulation. The dangers of irony, sarcasm and more.For more info on Robin and Dennis please visit: www.outwitinrealtime.comFor the book Outwitting the Manipulator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953806244/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_S8YEHV3QCZD3AQ2P0RP9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Oct 26, 2022
Oct 26, 2022
36 min
In this episode Robin and Dennis discuss the four most terrible tactics used to manipulate (blame, bullying, name-calling and public humiliation) and the ways to avoid them.For more info on Robin and Dennis please visit: www.outwitinrealtime.comFor the book Outwitting the Manipulator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953806244/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_S8YEHV3QCZD3AQ2P0RP9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Oct 18, 2022
Oct 18, 2022
23 min
In this episode Robin and Dennis discuss the element of persuasion and how it differs from manipulation. Learn how to protect yourself -- by knowing what you are protecting yourself from.For more info on Robin and Dennis please visit: www.outwitinrealtime.comFor the book Outwitting the Manipulator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953806244/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_S8YEHV3QCZD3AQ2P0RP9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Oct 12, 2022
Oct 12, 2022
23 min
In this episode Robin and Dennis discuss how a manipulator looks to make you a target for manipulation. Learn to develop self-awareness about vulnerabilities that can make you a target. The show also covers things you can do to make yourself a little less vulnerable.For more info on Robin and Dennis please visit: www.outwitinrealtime.comFor the book Outwitting the Manipulator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953806244/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_S8YEHV3QCZD3AQ2P0RP9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Sep 8, 2022
Sep 8, 2022
23 min
What is manipulation; how do we define it? Robin and Dennis discuss why manipulators manipulate. Most pain points in your life Inevitably has to do with manipulation. Learn where the birth of this control and manipulation typically takes place, and how to handle it.Get the book Outwitting the Manipulator: https://www.amazon.com/Outwitting-Manipulator-Protecting-Yourself-Real-Time/dp/1953806244Contact Dr. Dennis Becker: https://speechimprovement.com/dr-dennis-becker/Contact Robin Golinski: https://speechimprovement.com/robin-golinski/