4 STRATEGIES TO SPEAK UP

Want to talk but can’t say a word?
 
I know the feeling… but don’t quit, your opinion is valuable to the group, I’m sure!
Even if that’s not your style, or you think you’re too shy, too perfectionist, don’t want to be confronted… do not hold yourself back! Be careful because failing to make your voice heard at key moments may be detrimental to your career.
Go for it!
 

1. Make your presence known early in: Talk in the first 10 minutes. Preferably be the 1st or second person to speak. This will calm your nerves of anticipating every single word.
2. Ask questions, become an active participant: for every meeting, try to say at least one thing– you can ask a question or comment on what’s being said.
3. DON’T CENSOR YOURSELF
4. Accept that disagreements are inevitable. And they actually contribute to create more solutions