Speak Up Confidently at Meetings: Workplace Communication

Name: Speak Up Confidently at Meetings: Workplace Communication
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Speaking Confidently in meetings

Created byKiran deep Sandhu

Last updated 4/2023

English

English [Auto],

What you'll learn

Understand why we don't speak during Meeting
Importance of Speaking Up in Meetings
Strategies to Shift our Mindset towards Meeting Communication
Strategies to Equip be more confident in meetings

Course content

5 sections • 16 lectures • 39m total length

Introduction4:23
Learn practical strategies to speak up confidently in meetings and bridge workplace communication gaps, drawing on real-life experiences of overcoming self-doubt and increasing visibility.
What this course will cover0:56
Explore why we stay silent in meetings, reveal why we should speak more, adopt a mindset shift, and apply immediate strategies to elevate your confidence in upcoming meetings.
Why do this course with me?1:18
Learn from Kirandeep Sandhu, a certified John Maxwell coach and TED speaker, who trains leaders to build their brand, boost visibility, and amplify influence through confident communication.

Myth about Speaking1:35
Explore glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, and learn why about 75% of people experience it.
3 Main reasons why we don't speak up6:01
Explore the three main reasons we don't speak up in meetings: low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, and lack of assertive communication skills.
Mindset Barriers2:07
Overcome mindset barriers by crushing automatic negative thoughts, such as low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, and upbringing, to speak up confidently in meetings and grow beyond comfort zones.

Rephrase Strategy3:13
Shift your mindset by reframing negative thoughts into evidence-based beliefs, turning ants into positive thoughts. Use the rephrase strategy to empower you to speak up confidently, because your voice matters.
Pre-Meeting Preparation3:53
Invest in pre meetings by preparing sentence structures, rehearsing ideas, and testing them with trusted colleagues to gain feedback, build confidence to speak up in meetings, and secure idea champions.
Share Partly constructed ideas3:25
Develop courage to share partly constructed ideas despite imposter syndrome and invite team input, using a sentence starter to explore them together and gain clarity.
Take Input to be Inclusive1:37
Ask for input on your partially constructed ideas to demonstrate confidence and refine your thinking with team input, turning meetings into inclusive, collaborative discussions.
Ask Questions2:08
Ask curious questions to show engagement and help the team leader feel heard. Gain clarity on next steps and the roadmap by asking what can we do to support.
Roadblocks0:57
Overcome roadblocks to speaking up in meetings by recognizing a culture of suppression, reclaim confidence, and apply strategies to bounce back when you are asked to shut down.
How to Bounce back when you hit Roadblocks3:24
Bounce back after being shut down by spotting negative thoughts and reframing them. Prepare with facts and arrange a one-on-one with the leader to align expectations and boost confidence.

How Leaders can encourage the culture of Speaking Up in Meetings2:24
Leaders foster a speaking up culture in meetings by creating safe spaces, inviting input, and acknowledging contributions, so all voices are valued and guide profitable growth.
Why should you speak up in Meetings0:42
Speak up in meetings to make your voice heard and build your leadership brand. Increase visibility as a team player and influence decision makers by seizing opportunities.

Requirements

Basic understanding of English

Description

When we don't speak up in meetings, we may miss out on opportunities to contribute to the discussion or influence the outcome of the meeting. Here are some potential consequences of not speaking up in meetings:

Your ideas or opinions may not be heard: If you don't speak up, others may not be aware of your ideas or opinions, which could be valuable to the discussion.
You may miss opportunities to learn: Meetings can be a great opportunity to learn from others and gain insights into different perspectives. By not participating, you may miss out on valuable insights and learning opportunities.
You may be seen as disengaged: If you don't speak up in meetings, others may assume that you are not interested or engaged in the discussion, which could impact your reputation.
Decisions may be made without your input: If you don't speak up, decisions may be made without your input or consideration of your ideas, which could impact the outcome of the meeting.

Overall, not speaking up in meetings can limit your ability to contribute to the discussion, influence decisions, and learn from others. It's important to find ways to participate and share your ideas, even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone.

So let's embark on this journey of personal growth by becoming an effective communicator so that you can build your leadership brand, increase visibility, and amplify influence.

Who this course is for:

Individuals wanting to learn how to be more confident during business meetings
Middle level Managers
Emerging Leaders

Speak Up Confidently at Meetings: Workplace Communication

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 7min

Barriers to Speaking Up3 lectures • 10min

Strategy to shift the Speaking Mindset7 lectures • 19min

Tips for Leaders2 lectures • 3min

How to Continue the journey with me?1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

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