One of the main challenges with group conversations and meetings is not being able to share your thoughts, insights, opinions because it can be hard to enter the conversation.

You might have the most important piece of knowledge to share or life-changing wisdom to impart, but unless you speak up no one will ever hear it.

In this lesson, I share strategies for speaking up in group settings. This will be especially helpful when you're in group conversations and meetings.

Let's go!

Here are some phrases you can use to enter the conversation and speak up so that people will listen:

• I have something to say
• I'd (I would) like to add something
• Speaking of (topic X)
• On the topic of
• While we're on the topic of
• Mind if I say something?
• I'd like to add my two cents
• I'd like to share my two cents
• Those are my two cents
• Do you want to know my two cents?
• What I'd say is
• What I'd say on this subject/topic is

Don't be afraid of pauses or silences. Those are great moments to jump into a conversation and speak up.

If someone is about to end their sentence and wrap up their thoughts, they'll use falling intonation. That's when the tone of voice lowers (as opposed to rising intonation with a question or leveled intonation when the sentence is continuing).

The next time you're in a meeting or group conversation pay attention to these opportunities to speak up and use some of the phrases from this lesson.

You have value to add to the conversation. But unless you speak up and jump in, no one will know how amazing your insights are!

See you in the next lesson!

Keep up the good work :))

About the Author and the Explearning Academy:

Mary Daphne is an expert in communication, executive skills and professional development. She is the founder of the Explearning Academy, a platform dedicated to helping individuals enhance their social fluency, boost their careers, and elevate their social game. Through immersive group coaching programs like the Executive Communication Lab and self-guided journeys, participants gain the social superpowers and career catapults they've been searching for. If you're ready to take your negotiation skills to the next level and connect with like-minded individuals, visit academy.explearning.co and explore the various plans available. Join the Explearning Academy community and unlock your full potential.

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