Women are interrupted twice as often as men in meetings, writes Eleanor Beaton. She provides seven tips for women to get their voice heard:
- Interrupt back.
- Sit in the power seat
- Speak in shorter sentences
- Get feedback on your meeting style
- Cultivate allies
- Take credit
- Make direct eye contact and lean in
Source: Inc., June 6, 2018. Link.
No one likes being interrupted and, being talked over can erode your confidence and your impact. Experimenting with these simple strategies to have your voice heard will ensure your ideas get the airtime they deserve.
INSIGHTS: These tips will work for persons of any gender to help make meetings run smoothly and ensure all voices are heard. Meeting leaders must ensure everyone can voice their concerns.