Prepare go-to phrases to insert yourself in meetings, ask a colleague to keep you accountable, and other tactics I personally use to get myself to speak up.
This is great! I have a stutter so I often prepare myself before speaking, rehearsing what I'm saying so I don't stutter.
I've gotten better at it so most don't notice.
But one of my ways of entering conversations mid stutter is (unfortunately) saying "wait', which then immediately ups the pressure with all heads turning towards me.
The second point sounds easy but it is so critical: speak early in a meeting. This was a breakthrough for me during my MBA. I found myself not contributing at all unless I was one of the first to raise my hand early in the class. This also motivated me to ACTUALLY do the assigned reading:)
Thanks Wes for sharing practical, helpful and meaningful ways to improve our communication and presence in meetings:
Fascinating article (I am not a full introvert but I have many clients who are). I loved all of the points but especially 1 - decide to speak. I will certainly pass this on. Thank you for sharing.
Once again, you share lucid and wise advice. Thank you!!
Love this! You inspired me to write the extrovert version. Thanks for all your wisdom.
https://coachparin.substack.com/p/extrovert-creates-space
As an introvert I can relate to a bunch of strategies mentioned. Remote work definitely gives an edge.
This is great! I have a stutter so I often prepare myself before speaking, rehearsing what I'm saying so I don't stutter.
I've gotten better at it so most don't notice.
But one of my ways of entering conversations mid stutter is (unfortunately) saying "wait', which then immediately ups the pressure with all heads turning towards me.
The second point sounds easy but it is so critical: speak early in a meeting. This was a breakthrough for me during my MBA. I found myself not contributing at all unless I was one of the first to raise my hand early in the class. This also motivated me to ACTUALLY do the assigned reading:)
Thanks Wes for sharing practical, helpful and meaningful ways to improve our communication and presence in meetings:
Fascinating article (I am not a full introvert but I have many clients who are). I loved all of the points but especially 1 - decide to speak. I will certainly pass this on. Thank you for sharing.