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

Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills

Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills
40. How to Get Your Voice Heard in Meetings (Without Overthinking It)
Apr 30, 2025 Episode 40
Melody Wilding

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Speaking up in meetings shouldn't feel like a high-wire act. But for so many thoughtful professionals, it does. You’ve got great ideas, valuable insights, and the experience to back them up, yet the words don’t come out when it counts. The moment passes, and you’re left replaying what you could have said. In this episode, Melody tackles how to speak up in meetings without spiraling into self-doubt or perfectionism. You’ll learn the real reasons your voice gets stuck, and practical ways to finally change that.

What You’ll Discover: 

  • How to jump into fast-moving conversations without interrupting or sounding aggressive
  • A go-to phrase that helps you jump in when meetings move quickly
  • What to say when your mind goes blank and you still want to sound composed
  • A quick mindset shift that helps you stop replaying meetings in your head

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