Gender inclusion in the corporate and working world has come a long way over the last several decades. However, now that more women are starting to hold seats at the tables where the big decisions are made - many female leaders struggle with speaking up, providing their valuable insight, and making meaningful contributions to the conversations and decisions that are being made. Keep Reading On today's episode, I'm discussing why you need to speak up, buttercup! I explain why powerhouse women won't stay silent when sitting around the big tables in their businesses or organizations and how staying silent robs the conversation - and the people in it - of your value, insight, and brilliance. I'll also share strategies you can use to help you find your voice and speak up at the tables where these big decisions are being made. "Successful people are often comfortable sharing their half-baked ideas." - Eleanor Beaton Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: Why more women need to speak up and provide their insight during meetings The impact that honing your persuasive speaking and presentation skills can have on your success as a leader. The impression you portray to others by not speaking up in meetings. How to get more comfortable with speaking up in meetings. Powerhouse Tips for Fierce Feminine Leaders: Share ideas that aren't fully formed. Set a goal before you enter the meeting. Focus on the goal of the meeting and the people it serves. Ask for help. Fierce Leadership Quotes: "If you're sitting around a table and your voice isn't heard - you have got to remedy that." "To truly make an impact and unlock the next step in your career or business, you have to do more than take your seat at the table. You have to learn how to use your voice." "It's not about having self-doubt. It's about dealing with it when it happens." 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 a 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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