The Art of Speaking Up

Ever walked out of a meeting thinking "that did not go well"?
Maybe you talked in circles. Maybe you didn't sound confident. Maybe a tough question caught you off guard and you froze.
If this sounds familiar - you are not alone, and most importantly, you can 100% overcome thi.  
In this episode, I teach the one skill you need to thrive during those high pressure moments.  Most professional development advice ignores what I’m covering in today’s episode - and yet, it’s the most important thing you need.  .
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why working on your speaking skills alone won't fix your confidence at work
The two-skill framework behind confident communication (and the one skill they forget to teach you)
The real reason you feel like you're "back at square one" after every hard meeting
How to speak confidently and feel unshakable even during the tough meetings
If you’re ready to unleash your biggest possible voice as a leader - this one’s for you.

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If you want to have a successful corporate career - your reputation is the #1 most powerful asset you need to build.  But here’s the catch - a good reputation isn’t always enough to propel you into leadership.  In fact - certain kinds of GOOD reputations can actually slow down your path towards corporate leadership roles.

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down these mechanics in detail.  I’m teaching you the 4 types of “good” reputations, how to know which one(s) you have, and I’m explaining which ones get you ahead and which ones make it hard to break into leadership.  If you’re hungry to rise up in the 9-5 world, you do not want to miss this one.

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The dream scenario is you walk into that next meeting feeling totally ready.  You’re prepped with talking points, you share them seamlessly, and you leave feeling amazing.
But real life is usually much messier than that.  You don’t have time to prepare.  You’re the least experienced person in the room.  The conversation takes a messy turn you weren’t expecting.
These moments can feel like uphill battles.  But - what if I told you that these uphill battle moments are the most valuable thing that can happen to you professionally?  
When you prove to yourself you can navigate those tough moments and speak with confidence - even though it felt hard - you build a deep sense of confidence that makes you feel unshakable as a leader.
Today’s episode is all about how to do that.  Today I’m talking with 3 women who I worked with in The Art of Speaking Up Academy.  You’re going to meet  Maya, Danya, and Liz
Danya Tesarski is an experienced energy industry leader whose career spans engineering, project development, and asset management.
Maya Phillips is a strategy, growth, and transformation consultant who specializes in technology implementations at hospitals.
Elizabeth (Liz) Everett is a strategic healthcare leader passionate about developing talent, building meaningful partnerships, and creating innovative solutions that advance the future of pharmacy
Each of these women have gone on their own journey of building confidence so they can lead effectively in those challenging moments.  You’ll hear the stories of how they grew their confidence, and their advice on how to push past the self-doubt so your voice as a leader.
Let’s dive in.  
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The meeting habits you bring into the room at work determine whether you’re seen as a leader (and not just a hard worker). In this episode, I teach you four meeting habits that grow your reputation and get you seen as the capable, strategic leader you know you can be.
Most ambitious women are doing great work. But great work isn't enough to get you promoted - you have to show up in meetings as someone who leads, who creates impact, and who knows how to be strategic.
I'm breaking down the four habits that make that happen: inspiring, directing, challenging, and resolving.
For each habit, I walk you through what it is, how to tell if it's a growth area for you, and how to get good at it — using one simple analogy. You'll learn how to share your work in a way that inspires trust, how to be direct without coming off as aggressive, how to challenge people (even senior ones) without fear, and how to resolve problems out loud so leadership sees how capable you truly are.
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Do you struggle to speak up and share your expertise in the room?  If you feel like there’s a gap between your skills in your role and the skills you show people in meetings - today’s episode is for you.  Today I’m explaining why it can be hard to feel confident speaking up in meetings, even when you have solid expertise you want to share.  I’m teaching you the 3 bridge skills that’ll help you bridge the gap between the knowledge you possess, and your ability to speak up and share it in meetings.  If you’re ready to start playing a bigger game and you want to show up big and bold in the room - you’re going to love this one.
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