In this episode, we dive into the importance of speaking up and being heard in meetings, especially as ambitious leaders in management roles. We discuss the frustrations that can arise when you feel like your contributions aren't being valued and explore strategies to ensure your voice carries the weight it deserves. Join us as we consider the barriers that hold people back and share practical tips to help you communicate with confidence and impact. Key points from this episode Why it's crucial to speak up and be heard in meetings, both for your own career and as a responsibility of leadershipLearn how to identify and overcome the personal barriers that may be holding you back from contributing fullyUnderstand the power of adapting your communication style to the preferences of your audienceTips for building your influence and credibility outside of meetings to amplify your impact within them Useful Links Join The Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ Leaders Connect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangan/ Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/ Follow the Catalyst Careers LinkedIn page for career tips and advice Interested in working with us? Get in touch about career or leadership development, outplacement workshops or recruitment support via the Catalyst Careers website Enjoyed this Episode? If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify