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Don't be shy at work - how to speak up in any meeting

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Oct 24, 2025
Talented professionals often go unnoticed simply for being quiet. Learn 10 powerful phrases to confidently express your opinions in meetings and stand out. Discover how to join conversations smoothly, agree or disagree politely, and clarify points effectively without sounding nervous. Gabby emphasizes that making mistakes is part of learning and how small phrases can help you hold the floor. Boost your career by mastering confident communication in English-speaking workplaces!
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ANECDOTE

Quiet Talent Gets Overlooked

  • Gabby Wallace shares that many competent people get overlooked because they stay quiet in meetings.
  • She explains she was shy in her 20s but learned to speak up and wants to help others do the same.
ADVICE

Speak Up Despite Mistakes

  • Try speaking up even if you worry about grammar or accent, because trying beats silence.
  • Make a habit to speak at least twice in meetings to train your brain and get noticed.
INSIGHT

Confidence Often Trumps Quiet Competence

  • American work culture rewards those who appear confident, not just those who are smartest.
  • Habits of speaking up and making small efforts create career momentum more than silent competence.
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