9 Powerful Ways To Speak Up In Meetings

They tell you to 'speak up in meetings'

But nobody shows you how.

Until now.

9 Powerful Ways To Speak Up In Meetings - courtesy of my friend Monica Aggarwal:
(And how to say it)

1. The Question Catalyst
   ↳ Hold Back: "What if my question seems obvious?"
   ↳ Why do it: Questions reveal insights.
2. The Idea Launcher
   ↳ Hold Back: "What if my idea isn't good enough?"
   ↳ Why do it: Sharing ideas fuels innovation.
3. The Clarification Seeker
   ↳ Hold Back: "I should already understand this."
   ↳ Why do it: Clarifying prevents mistakes.
4. The Supportive Builder
   ↳ Hold Back: "Everything is already covered."
   ↳ Why do it: Building on others boosts teamwork.
5. The Constructive Challenger
   ↳ Hold Back: "I don't want to seem negative."
   ↳ Why do it: Challenging improves outcomes.
6. The Experience Sharer
   ↳ Hold Back: "My past experience is not relevant."
   ↳ Why do it: Your experience offers solutions.
7. The Insight Provider
   ↳ Hold Back: "I'm interrupting the flow."
   ↳ Why do it: Insights steer discussions.
8. The Data Advocate
   ↳ Hold Back: "Maybe the data isn't relevant."
   ↳ Why do it: Sharing data adds credibility.
9. The Solution Suggester
   ↳ Hold Back: "Solutions should come from leadership."
   ↳ Why do it: Offering solutions shows ownership.

Your voice matters - own it, every time.

What's your one tip on speaking up?

PS: The most expensive question in business is the one you never asked.