Linda Raynier Podcast

👉FREE COMMUNICATION GUIDE - If you blank out when talking to coworkers or feel like you don’t belong, access my 'Confident Communication at Work' PDF guide for free: https://bit.ly/mistjan26

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📙Hear more of my story and lessons learned in my new best-selling book “The Quiet Achiever” - available now! https://www.lindaraynier.com/book

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Have you ever left a meeting replaying everything you didn’t say? Or perhaps you finally found the courage to speak up, only to feel like your words were ignored or came out tangled in too much detail?

For many intelligent, hardworking professionals, "letting the work speak for itself" is a mantra we were raised with. But in the modern workplace, being invisible is a silent career killer. If you’re tired of being the "doer" while others are seen as the "leaders," this video is for you.

Today, I’m sharing the 3 specific communication mistakes that keep Quiet Achievers stuck—and the exact shifts you can make to be seen as a calm, competent authority.

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0:00 – Why your communication is costing you promotions

1:48 – Client Success: Moving from nervous to Fortune 500 leader

2:38 – Mistake #1: Hiding behind your work (The "Log Fire" Analogy)

4:55 – The danger of non-Western cultural modesty in the office

6:10 – The "Tomorrow Morning" Fix: Setting the intention to speak

8:15 – Mistake #2: Drowning people in technical details

10:02 – Focus on the "Why" instead of the "What"

11:13 – Mistake #3: Waiting for the "Perfect" moment to contribute

13:20 – How to use "Add-on Phrases" to join the conversation

15:26 – Why progress beats perfection in leadership

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Interested in listening to my videos as a podcast? https://www.lindaraynier.com/podcast

CONNECT WITH ME:

Website: https://www.LindaRaynier.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaraynier

Instagram: /lindaraynier

👉FREE COMMUNICATION GUIDE - If you blank out when talking to coworkers or feel like you don’t belong, access my 'Confident Communication at Work' PDF guide for free: https://bit.ly/meetjan26yt

🗣 READY TO APPLY? If you want to go from quiet and shy to a confident communicator and leader at work, click link below so we can schedule a time to see if we’re a fit to work together: https://bit.ly/meetjan26q

📙Hear more of my story and lessons learned in my new best-selling book “The Quiet Achiever” - available now! https://www.lindaraynier.com/book

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You can be the hardest working person in your organization, but in today's workplace, visibility matters more than anything else. If you’ve tried to speak up only to find your voice sounding shaky or your words jumbling, you aren't alone.

This video provides three proven communication strategies to help you overcome meeting anxiety and speak with authority, even if you are naturally quiet. We explore how to anchor yourself in your unique value and how to prepare for the "terrain" of a meeting rather than just reading from a technical script.

By mastering these shifts, you can move from being overlooked to being calm, clear, and respected by senior leadership

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0:00 – The struggle of being told to "speak up more"

0:47 – Why visibility matters more than hard work

1:14 – From invisible to influential: Client success stories

2:10 – Strategy 1: Know your value, not just your work

3:40 – The formula to identify your unique value

5:15 – Strategy 2: Prepare the "terrain," not just a script

7:15 – Questions to ask to anticipate meeting dynamics

9:51 – Strategy 3: Projecting calm authority through the body

10:36 – The 4-4-8 breathwork method for instant calm

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Interested in listening to my videos as a podcast? https://www.lindaraynier.com/podcast

CONNECT WITH ME:

Website: https://www.LindaRaynier.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaraynier

Instagram: /lindaraynier

👉FREE COMMUNICATION GUIDE - If you blank out when talking to coworkers or feel like you don’t belong, access my 'Confident Communication at Work' PDF guide for free: https://bit.ly/shyjan26

🗣 READY TO APPLY? If you want to go from quiet and shy to a confident communicator and leader at work, click link below so we can schedule a time to see if we’re a fit to work together: https://bit.ly/shyjan26qtc

📙Hear more of my story and lessons learned in my new best-selling book “The Quiet Achiever” - available now! https://www.lindaraynier.com/book

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Do you find yourself staying silent in meetings, even when you have the best ideas in the room? If your shyness feels like a barrier to the leadership role you know you deserve, you aren't alone—but you might be at risk of staying invisible.

In a professional landscape increasingly dominated by AI, your technical skills are no longer enough to guarantee advancement. For the shy high-achiever, the "Iceberg Theory" reveals that your communication struggles aren't a lack of talent, but a byproduct of deep-seated internal narratives.

In this video, I break down why being "the quiet one" can hinder your career and how to shift your energy into that of a calm, grounded leader. I introduce the CLEAR framework for preparation and the S.A.Y. structure for delivering impactful recommendations. You will learn to eliminate weak language like "I think" and replace it with executive-level conviction. Whether you are a professional navigating a new corporate culture or a naturally introverted manager, these strategies will help you claim your seat at the table without needing to be the loudest voice in the room.

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0:00 – The "Hard Worker" Trap: Why being shy is costly

2:45 – AI & Communication: Why your voice is your #1 asset

5:15 – The Iceberg: Why your voice freezes in meetings

9:30 – Cultural Mindsets: Why "staying humble" holds you back

12:10 – The World is Your Mirror: Projecting leadership energy

14:50 – The CLEAR Framework: Steps for articulate updates

17:30 – The S.A.Y. Structure: Delivering expert recommendations

20:40 – 2 Words to stop using to sound more confident

22:15 – Mastering Small Talk: Building visibility quietly

24:55 – Your Voice Matters: Stop excluding yourself from growth

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Interested in listening to my videos as a podcast? https://www.lindaraynier.com/podcast

CONNECT WITH ME:

Website: https://www.LindaRaynier.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaraynier

Instagram: /lindaraynier

👉FREE COMMUNICATION GUIDE - If you blank out when talking to coworkers or feel like you don’t belong, access my 'Confident Communication at Work' PDF guide for free: https://bit.ly/3stepjan26

🗣 READY TO APPLY? If you want to go from quiet and shy to a confident communicator and leader at work, click link below so we can schedule a time to see if we’re a fit to work together: https://bit.ly/3stepjan26qtc

📙Hear more of my story and lessons learned in my new best-selling book “The Quiet Achiever” - available now! https://www.lindaraynier.com/book

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Do you ever find yourself fully prepared for a meeting, only to have your words get jumbled the moment you open your mouth? I know exactly how frustrating it is when your heart starts racing and your expertise seems to vanish just because you’re in a room with senior leadership. In this video, I’m sharing why many "Quiet Achievers" subconsciously energetically shrink in executive settings and how you can shift that internal narrative to claim your seat at the table.

We’ll dive into my "What, Who, and How" framework to help you anchor in your expertise and position your insights so they resonate with every stakeholder. I also break down the S.A.Y. framework—a simple way to structure your thoughts so you always sound composed, professional, and persuasive. It’s time to stop letting your quiet nature hold back your career advancement and start being seen as the leader you already are.

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2:12 - Importance of self-awareness in communication.

2:33 - How can individuals overcome feelings of insecurity in meetings with higher management?

3:52 - Strategies for overcoming anxiety in meetings.

7:06 - What should individuals do if they do not know the answer to a question in a meeting?

7:43 - The role of audience understanding in effective messaging.

9:35 - The SAY framework for structuring communication.

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Interested in listening to my videos as a podcast? https://www.lindaraynier.com/podcast

CONNECT WITH ME:

Website: https://www.LindaRaynier.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaraynier

Instagram: /lindaraynier

👉FREE COMMUNICATION GUIDE - If you blank out when talking to coworkers or feel like you don’t belong, access my 'Confident Communication at Work' PDF guide for free: https://bit.ly/3Yrtz1i

🗣 READY TO APPLY? If you want to go from quiet and shy to a confident communicator and leader at work, click link below so we can schedule a time to see if we’re a fit to work together: https://bit.ly/49HOHGI

📙Hear more of my story and lessons learned in my new best-selling book “The Quiet Achiever” - available now! https://www.lindaraynier.com/book

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Do you struggle to speak up in meetings, advocate for yourself, or feel truly seen at work as an introverted or quiet professional? In this interview, I sit down with Emmy-award-winning journalist, top keynote speaker, and Soulcast Media CEO Jessica Chen—best-selling author of Smart Not Loud: How to Get Noticed at Work for All the Right Reasons—to talk about how quiet achievers can build real executive presence, visibility, and confidence without becoming someone they’re not.

In this conversation, we dive into the mindset and communication skills that help quiet, thoughtful professionals get recognized, promoted, and respected in loud workplace cultures. You’ll learn practical frameworks, scripts, and daily habits you can use to speak up, handle tough questions, and build a powerful career brand while staying true to your quiet nature.

Find more from Jessica here: https://jessicachenpage.com/ and her book Smart, Not Loud here: https://smartnotloudbook.com/

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00:00 Why you may stuggle to speak up in meetings - an introduction

02:02 Introducing Jessica Chen (Emmy award winner, CEO of Soulcast Media, LinkedIn Learning instructor, featured in Forbes/Fortune/Entrepreneur) and what Smart Not Loud is about.

04:59 Quiet culture vs loud culture: how your upbringing shapes your communication at work

11:04 It's not about changing who you are, it's about teaching new skills to expand the person you are

12:12 How to answer on-the-spot questions when you don’t have the perfect answer (transparency + pivoting)

16:10 The 4A framework to chime into fast-paced meetings (Active listening, Acknowledge, Anchor, Answer)

20:20 Building calm, confident executive presence through connection and active listening

23:15 Overcoming nervousness: Anchor in expertise, own your message with conviction

27:43 Promotions reality: Build alliances & visibility (hard work alone isn't enough)

31:35 Authentic connections: Use universal topics like food/travel to bond & brand yourself

34:56 Mindset for leaders: introspection to shift internally & get promoted

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Interested in listening to my videos as a podcast? https://www.lindaraynier.com/podcast

CONNECT WITH ME:

Website: https://www.LindaRaynier.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaraynier

Instagram: /lindaraynier