Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills 79. From Panic to Poise: How to Speak Clearly When the Stakes Are High
Dec 15, 2025
Feeling panicked in high-stakes meetings? Discover how Missy, an aspiring VP, transformed her communication style to project confidence and poise. Learn about her journey from speaking in circles to delivering clear and concise messages. With practical tools from the Speak Like a Senior Leader program, she crafted compelling presentations and improved team communications. Uncover powerful strategies for overcoming perfectionism and stepping into a leadership role with newfound clarity.
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Joining At A Career Inflection Point
- Missy joined Speak Like a Senior Leader when private equity purchased her company and new opportunities appeared.
- She wanted to be seen as VP-ready and to improve verbal articulation with executives.
Presentation Signals Leadership Readiness
- Articulation matters more as scope grows because executives have limited time and different expectations.
- Shifting how you present signals readiness for leadership beyond doing the work.
Winning In Leadership Meetings
- Missy stood up in department leadership meetings and felt proud for being articulate and to the point.
- She received meaningful questions and better engagement instead of confused looks.
