On this episode, we’re talking about a topic that comes up in every inbox, every performance review, and almost every coaching call I’ve ever had:

Confidence in meetings.

Not just any meetings but the kind where the room is loud, the conversation is technical, the politics are real, and the stakes feel high.

• How do you speak up without feeling like you’re overstepping?
• How do you lead a conversation even when you’re not the most senior person at the table?
• How do you handle interruptions without shrinking or snapping?

Today, we’re going to answer those questions.

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