Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills

40. How to Get Your Voice Heard in Meetings (Without Overthinking It)

Apr 30, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Meeting Hesitation Anecdote

  • Melody imagines a scene where a professional hesitates to speak in a meeting, losing an opportunity to share valuable ideas.
  • The hesitation comes not from lack of ideas, but from difficulty in speaking up at the moment.
INSIGHT

Inner Voices Block Contribution

  • People often hesitate in meetings due to internal voices telling them to wait for the perfect moment or not interrupt.
  • This inner dialogue creates barriers to contributing, rather than laziness or lack of ideas.
INSIGHT

Silence Costs Visibility in Meetings

  • Meetings offer rare visibility to managers and peers, making them critical moments to be heard.
  • Silence can lead to being overlooked, not due to lack of value but due to lack of visibility.
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