A meeting happening behind the closed boardroom door is not "just" an exchange of ideas or a lecture from the boss. It is where you announce astounding news. It is where you create strategic game-changers. It is where you make life-changing decisions. If you already have a seat at the table, it is imperative to ask yourself why no one listens to you. Having a seat at the table without having your own voice is as good as not having a seat at all. Keep Reading Since having a seat at the table is different from having a strong voice, today, I'm going to share the top three reasons why people are not listening to you in meetings. I talk about how you get your message across even in the toughest meeting styles, share easy-to-implement advice on how to have your voice heard, and teach you how you can show up powerfully in a meeting. "If you can't show up powerfully in a meeting, you are losing credibility, opportunity, and influence without even knowing it." Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: Why it is important to let others hear what you have to say How women view meetings according to research Struggles women have concerning participating in meetings How the wrong belief that women are not in the position to speak up stops them from speaking their minds The significance of blunt feedback in your career growth What linguistic style is and examples of its different forms The lifeblood of having a spotless reputation that precedes you Top 3 Reasons Why Brilliant Women Struggle to be Heard: You're not sharing them. You aren't getting blunt feedback on your meeting style. Your linguistic style is out of sync with the people whom you need to impress or impact around the table. Find Your Voice. Change Your World!  Do you want to be a confident, influential leader that others highly look up to and promote in your industry? If you aspire to have your voice and your message heard as a respected influencer, do not miss this 3-day leadership retreat Your Million Dollar Message: Find Your Voice, Craft Your Strategy, Change the World that's happening on March 23, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona! Grab your early bird tickets today by registering at YourMillionDollarMessageRetreat.com. Set Your Ideas and Earning Power in Motion! Are you a powerhouse woman entrepreneur and ready to build a 7-figure foundation for your business? Get ready for this year-long development program where you can learn leadership strategies, develop accountability, and receive customized business support. Visit IncubatorMastermind.com for more details. Dial Up Your Impact, Influence, and Income in 2018 Are you ready to take your leadership and influence to the next level in 2018? Join the Impact & Influence Leadership Lab for Women with Eleanor Beaton – the world's premier leadership training and implementation program designed specifically for female leaders! This is an 8-week mentoring program for professional, ambitious women in business who are ready to take their leadership skills to the next level and truly step into their power. Visit the Leadership Lab for Women website to see all of the amazing content, tools, and services you will receive by registering today to claim your seat at the table! Love the show? Let us know!  Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? If the tips and interviews we share in each episode have helped you gain the confidence and inspiration to become a better, more powerful leader, head on over to iTunes, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review to let us know! Each month, one lucky podcast reviewer will be selected to receive a free coaching session with me – Eleanor Beaton! What are you waiting for? Head on over to iTunes, subscribe and leave a review to enter your name into this month's drawing!  And, if you really want to ramp up your fierceness… Reach out to us for a free 30-minute Bold Women in Business Makeover Session with me or one of the fabulous coaches on my team! Explore your path and discover how you can be the fiercest lady-boss possible. Visit EleanorBeaton.com/Discover.

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