According to a Forbes survey, when it comes to new jobs or promotions, men apply only if they meet 60% of the qualifications, whilst women apply if they meet 100%.
Ladies, it’s time to stop accepting the status quo and start being confident in the workplace. If you are a woman experiencing challenges in a male-dominated environment, this replay of our Facebook/LinkedIn Live is for you!
The decision not to apply for that job or promotion ultimately comes down to confidence rather than actual abilities. This is especially true when the average working-age woman in the UK earns 40% less than her male counterpart.
In this special Live with Julia Montague from the London Speech Workshop, we discuss how to feel more confident as women in a workplace, which can often be dominated by men, particularly in big meetings. Julia will guide you through how…
– To stop the self-sabotaging voice in your head
– Learn to deal with ‘manterruptions’!
– Use your body language to own the room
Plus, we offer a Q&A so Julia can provide you with targeted solutions and advice.
Key Highlights
[01:40] Background of Jools Montague and The London Speech Workshop
[04:35] What is the importance of being a good communicator?
[06:31] What are our superpowers as communicators?
[07:46] How to overcome the challenges of communicating online
[11:15] Why do women feel intimidated in male-dominated environments?
[12:46] How to stop apologising as a woman
[16:40] What is an upward inflexion?
[17:34] How to be more confident in meetings
[20:23] How to deal with interruptions
[22:31] How can workplaces help women feel heard in meetings
[24:25] Should you put people on the spot?
[27:02] How to use your voice and facial expression in meetings
[27:44] How to connect with The London Speech Workshop
Notable Quotes
- Communication is not just about speaking. It’s also about reading the person we’re talking to or the audience based on their reactions.
- One of the superpowers we have as communicators is listening.
- If we take a step back and actively listen, we’re in a place to connect and interact with other people on a deeper, more intuitive level.
- Women have higher EQ, and it is all about connection. Women are generally better at actively listening.
- As a female in a male-dominated environment, it’s not about matching energy but also about being aware that we can bring a level of gravitas to the table.
- As females, we can, at times, do an upward inflexion.
- Stop apologising for your questions.
Resources
How to connect with The London Speech Workshop:
Read their blog post: How To Feel More Confident In A Male-Dominated Environment
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