Clarity Kickstart: Speak Up, And Help Others Be Heard

Christi Hegstad June 16th, 2014


You have ideas that were meant to be seen, felt, and heard. Use your voice to astonish people, inspire them, and change the world.

 

~ Carmine Gallo


Coaching Tip for the Week:

 

How often do you speak up? 
 
Comparatively, how often do you not speak up because you feel your ideas aren’t worth sharing?
 
As a professional, you need to voice your ideas – whether in meetings, brainstorming sessions, or conference calls. Your ideas are worthwhile, and sharing them demonstrates your engagement. 
 
As a leader, it’s important for you to make sure everyone on your team is and feels heard – even those who tend to be more quiet or softspoken. Just because someone doesn’t speak up doesn’t mean his ideas aren’t worth hearing.
 
This week, I offer you two challenges: First, if you tend to hold back in meetings, voice an idea. Even if it’s not 100% perfect, and even if you have to do it with sweaty palms and a racing heart.
 
Second, ask someone to share his/her thoughts on a topic. A simple “What do you think, Sam?” followed with sincere thanks can boost one’s confidence while shedding light on otherwise unheard ideas, too. Win-win!  
 
Where will you speak up – or help others do so – this week? Inspire others by sharing below, on our Facebook page, or via Twitter!

Dr. Christi Hegstad helps you successfully do what you love! As a Certified Executive and Leadership Coach and the President of MAP Professional Development Inc., she coaches executives and leaders who need to get unstuck – whether in your leadership ability, income level, or from spinning your wheels in the day-to-day. She teaches you to flourish towards your purposeful vision with clarity, confidence, and meaningful action.

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