Meetings are such a mind game.
You’ll have something smart to say…
but your timing feels off.
Your voice feels shaky.
And suddenly you’re convincing yourself everyone else is more confident than you.
And then the meeting ends.
And you’re like: I said nothing again.
You’re not alone.
The Communication Challenge: Speaking Up Without Overthinking
It’s not that you don’t have ideas.
It’s that speaking in front of people feels like:
➡️ pressure
➡️ judgment
➡️ “don’t mess this up”
➡️ the fear of sounding weird
So your brain chooses silence to stay safe.
Why This Happens
Meetings feel high-stakes because they’re public.
Even if it’s just 6 people on Zoom.
Your brain hears:
“This affects how they see me.”
So it tries to protect you by keeping you quiet.
✅ 1 Key Takeaway
You don’t need confidence. You need a starter sentence.
Confidence comes after you start.
Try This Today (3 steps):
Step 1: Choose one moment you will speak.
Pick ONE moment before the meeting starts. So you are ready.
Step 2: Use a “bridge sentence.”
A bridge sentence eases you in.
Step 3: Keep your point short.
One point. One breath.
Ready-to-Use Scripts:
Script 1:
“I want to add one quick thought.”
Script 2:
“Can I share a perspective from my side?”
Micro-Practice Moment (30 seconds)
Say out loud:
“I want to add one quick thought.”
Repeat it 3 times slowly.
Reflection Prompt
Where do you hold back even though your idea matters?
You don’t have to be loud to be powerful.
You just have to begin.
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