How to Speak up in Meetings - with Confidence

One of THE most common things I get asked is, “How can I be more confident and speak more meetings?”

While this is a challenge not limited to women, the question seems to mainly come from women who work in male-dominated industries.

If you feel that you struggle with being heard in meetings or that you want more confidence then this video will help. In it I share practical tips and strategies that I train my own clients, and that you can apply immediately at work.

The ability to to be a valuable participant in meetings is a MUST have skill that is vital to your career advancement. It can also strengthen your influence, and it will more likely get you noticed, promoted and recognised for your leadership potential.
You can't afford not to level up your meeting skills and confidence.

In the comments below let me know what you struggle most with in meetings – do you get cut off and interrupted all the time?
Do you find it hard to even interject and share your ideas?
Do you preface everything you’re about to say and apologise for taking up the space like “I’m sorry to interrupt the flow of conversation, but...”

Let me know what you do and let’s tackle this together.

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[aqeelkirmani]

I can't help but appreciate the symmetry of ur position in between the two vases 😐

[KCSMITH]

TECHNIQUE: One way to make sure you get heard is to wait for a pause or silent moment. If someone starts talking at the same time, advise the room that when that person is done speaking, that you have something to say. Be ready to speak and jump right on in when that person is done. A second way, is to raise your hand to let it be known that you have something to say. You may have to raise it a few times.
Once the room knows that you have something to say, they will get on your side and make sure you have a chance to speak. At this point, they can't wait to hear what it is that you have to say which will be encouraging giving you more confidence to speak. You only have to say excuse me to get their attention never having to apologize. Speak, knowing that what you have to say is valuable and they will receive it as just that. Speak, not caring what anybody is going to think because if it matters to you, thats all that matters.

[feelthethunder]

Watching this as a guy, cause why the hell not

[bradleysica]

This woman is so amazing in how she relates to her viewership. She is very likeable and talks very sweetly. Brad (Maine)

[iamyourcoach_Rosy]

Congratulations. I'm so glad this channel is growing so well, great to see a channel get the recognition they deserve. Can't wait to see where this channel goes from here.

[unstoppable-ar]

You're articulate. I love how you break down the video to small sectors. Thank you. I'm a man who has all the confidence in meetings and I will implement this to further enhance my presence in meetings and others around me.

[infinitybless]

I usually don’t say much in meetings. I just listen. I’m the kind of person that takes backstage. I make things happen by doing it and showing how it will be efficient. I’m more of a doer than talker. ❤

[maggiesun]

Watched this long time ago. Never thought a time would come for me to dig this up and saver every bit of it for my next meeting! So very helpful!! Recently I've been quite frustrated with one of our meetings where I was constantly cut off by one of my colleagues. After a while, I found myself feeling dreadful to even go to the meeting anymore. Now examing it, it's really like what you said - a male dominated (I'm the only female of us 4), and it seems ok among the three of them. I will try your technique in our next meeting. Thank you so much for providing so so much values in your videos!

[idselseno]

English is my second language and I can use it in above average level. The biggest challenge for me is how to explain things specially technical ones to non technical members of the meeting. It takes some brain power to think for the technical solution(solved inside the head using native language) then translate them into English. In some occasions it could make me look as if I don't know enough answers because of stuttering and a lot of filler words (uhmm). Oh those bad memories! 😅🤢

[dharinisridhar]

Your videos are quite useful, thank you for sharing! The trouble I face often times is either I second guess myself about what I want to communicate in a meeting or my thoughts are way ahead of what I am actually communicating. Because of the mismatch I sometimes find it difficult to speak coherently.

[unbelvbl]

I like that this didn’t turn into a male bashing session.
Women get cut off by women as they are by men.
Women should speak up when they are interrupted, without anger, BUT even if the anger is there, they should not hold back because of it and speak up anyway; they’ll get better at it with time.
- A male listener

[abubakerbugembe]

Have been so much apologetic but with these clues you have shared, I will rock well in meetings. Thank you.

[purpyy]

Thank you Shadé! As a man starting off my career I find your videos very helpful!

[Anurag_Saxena]

I first ignored your procrastination clip but later found interview tips fascinating... Keep them crisp concise and come considerate 👍

[akshitamehta-rashid]

Women generally are not considered smart enough to contribute their ideas and opinions in a male dominated meeting. But with your confidence you can ensure you are heard. Very valuable tips, great content n you are a beauty with brains. I am a new subscriber n love both your content n the delivery style which is so elegant n classy

[pierrevia]

It is very rarely for me to comment on any video but all your videos are awesome.
Your contributions to the social media should be recognized.
Thanks so much!

[Anonymous-knph]

Your Beauty dragged me in but your Brain is equally as astonishing as you are.

[tramnguyenngocphuong]

1. Don’t apologize for interrupting/ bothering before sharing your ideas.
2/ Tack back
3./ Value your ideas, thought
4 /create space for others

[everythingsamsungpro]

Seems like A perfect and gorgeous lady....
I am not gonna lie...her beauty dragged me here ....but when i reached here, she is a motivational speaker which is rare combination for a beauty, plus her voice & Accent is also very very good. Clear This is called the beauty with brain

[faakhir-]

Great content Shad‘e. It's actually the need of hour and you just earned a subscriber:)
Keep up the good work!!!