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-Have you ever been in a meeting and after 30 minutes, you realize you haven’t said a word? As time passes, the pressure builds, and you become more stressed about speaking up. The longer you wait, the harder it feels to contribute. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many professionals, especially emerging leaders, struggle with speaking up in meetings, and this hesitation can make their expertise go unnoticed.
+Have you ever been in a meeting and after 30 minutes, you realize you haven’t said a word? As time passes, the pressure builds, and you become more stressed about speaking up. The longer you wait, the harder it feels to contribute. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many professionals, especially juniors, struggle with speaking up in meetings, and this hesitation can make their expertise go unnoticed.
 
 Here are seven actionable ways to confidently speak up more in meetings:
 
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 Before the meeting, take a few minutes to mentally prepare. Remind yourself that your input is valuable. Go over the agenda, anticipate discussion points, and think of areas where you can contribute. A confident mindset will make speaking up easier.
 
-### Get Support from a Colleague
+### Get support from a colleague
 
 If you’re hesitant, having an ally in the meeting can help. Coordinate with a trusted colleague beforehand to support each other. They can prompt you to share your thoughts or reinforce your points.
 
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 Engage with your colleagues' ideas by building on them. If someone makes a great point, acknowledge it and add your perspective. This makes speaking up feel more natural and collaborative rather than confrontational.
 
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+Senior team members should also make an effort to engage juniors by providing them an opportunity to voice their thoughts and opinion.
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 ### Ask questions
 
-You don't always need to have an answer—asking a good question is just as valuable. Thoughtful questions can drive discussion and show that you're engaged. This is an easy way to contribute without feeling the pressure to provide solutions.
+You don't always need to have an answer - asking a good question is just as valuable. Thoughtful questions can drive discussion and show that you're engaged. This is an easy way to contribute without feeling the pressure to provide solutions.
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+### Summarize
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+Regularly summarizing key points from a discussion ensures everyone is on the same page and prevents misunderstandings. Paraphrasing what has been said should be a consistent habit, as it enhances clarity and reinforces shared understanding throughout the conversation.
 
-### Summarise
+### Have a backchannel with a colleague
 
-If you're unsure about adding new insights, summarising key points from the discussion can be a great way to contribute. Paraphrasing what has been said helps clarify ideas and keeps the conversation structured.
+If you're unsure about a question you want to ask, send it to a colleague via via a messaging platform first e.g. Teams chat. This can help refine your question and boost confidence before speaking up.
 
 ## 3. **After** the meeting
 
-### Practice Speaking Up Regularly
+### Practice speaking up regularly
 
 Like any skill, speaking up in meetings gets easier with practice. Start by contributing in smaller meetings or informal discussions. Over time, your confidence will grow, making it second nature to speak up in larger settings.