Having been the only woman in countless meetings and the youngest person at the table, Daphne Tideman, Freelance Growth Advisor and Consultant at Daphne Tideman Ltd., understands the struggle of getting your voice heard. It was frustrating for her. But, over time, she’s learned how to overcome it.

In this episode, Daphne shares how learning to speak other people’s languages has allowed her to be more convincing and resonate with others. But beyond that, she’s also discovered how to grow her confidence and value herself outside of the bounds of work. Listen to hear the valuable lessons she’s gained from her mistakes and strategies she uses to overcome the pressure of heading a Growth team, learning new skills, freelancing in Growth, and more.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. The power of speaking your executive’s language

2. To get to the heart of a matter keep asking the question “So what?”

3. Have goals and passions outside of work to help you find more balance in your life

Things to listen for:

[4:29] The crossroads that led Daphne to the Growth industry

[14:18] Being the only woman in a meeting

[17:35] Remembering work isn’t your whole life

[20:42] The power of joint goals

[21:54] How to get your ideas heard

[32:56] Focusing on things in your control

[35:28] Being in your comfort zone is OK

Resources:

- Connect with Daphne on her website and subscribe to her newsletter

- Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn or Twitter

- Learn more about Navattic

- Learn more about MadKudu