How to Speak Up in Meetings Without Having the Perfect Thing to Say

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You don't need the perfect thing to say to speak up in meetings. In fact, waiting for perfection is exactly what keeps you silent. This video teaches you how to contribute before you feel ready, how to interrupt politely when someone dominates the conversation, and why imperfect speaking is the skill that builds your professional presence.

In this video, you'll learn:
✅ Why perfectionism keeps you silent (and what to do instead)
✅ How to recognize when your impatience is actually a leadership signal
✅ The exact phrases to interrupt politely without feeling rude
✅ Why "thinking out loud" builds credibility faster than polished thoughts
✅ How to practice imperfect speaking in low-stakes moments

This is Part 2 of the Speaking Up in Meetings series. If you haven't watched Part 1 on why you stay silent (even when you want to contribute), start there: [link to previous video]

You don't need to change who you are. You need to learn how to show up before you feel 100% ready — because that's how quiet professionals build influence.

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Resources
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❤️ FREE Workbook — Be Seen: The Quiet Leader’s Identity Workbook→ https://workwithjosephine.com/qlyt
Start rebuilding your confidence and presence. This free guide helps you uncover what’s holding you back, clarify your voice, and lay the foundation to be seen for who you really are.

❤️ FREE 15 minute clarity call with Josephine → https://workwithjosephine.com/callyt
If you’ve been feeling unseen at work, this quick, no-pressure chat helps you find your next step. We’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck and identify one thing you can do right now to move forward with clarity and confidence.

❤️ 1:1 Career Coaching — Be Seen Program → https://workwithjosephine.com/seenyt
Exclusive coaching for quiet, high-performing professionals ready to turn quiet excellence into visible impact. We’ll build the mindset, communication, and strategy you need to be seen, valued, and positioned for growth — without compromising who you are.

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Chapters
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00:00 Introduction: The Struggle to Speak Up in Meetings
00:45 The Importance of Imperfect Action
01:30 Understanding Quiet Professionals
03:31 The Misconception of Over Speaking
04:53 Effective Interruption Techniques
06:58 Building Confidence Through Imperfect Speaking
07:51 Conclusion and Next Steps

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About Me
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I'm Josephine Ho, and I help quiet, high-performing professionals get seen — not by becoming louder, but with their authentic presence. After 20 years in HR and talent management, I’ve watched too many talented people get overlooked, not for lack of skill, but because their work stayed hidden. My job is to change that — with mindset, communication, and career strategy that actually moves you forward.