Episode 40 How To Get Your Voice Heard in the Leadership Space Part 1

In this episode, Sarah dives into one of the most common and frustrating challenges women in leadership face: getting your voice heard in the leadership space.From being talked over in meetings to having your ideas claimed by others, these situations can leave you feeling disempowered, demotivated, and even disengaged. But there are proven ways to navigate this dynamic while staying true to your values.In the first of a two-part series, Sarah shares tactical strategies you can use right away to increase your influence, get buy-in for your ideas, and have your contributions recognised. Next week, we’ll focus on the mindset work that underpins these tactics for even greater impact.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to build trust and credibility so your voice carries weightThe importance of mapping allies and creating a “bank of social credit”Why likeability matters – and how to navigate the double bind for women leadersUsing commitment and consistency to get buy-in for your proposalsSpotting and eliminating undermining communication habitsShow Notes[00:00:00] – Welcome to Unstuck and Unstoppable[00:01:00] – Why getting your voice heard is such a common challenge for women leaders[00:02:30] – Real-life client examples of being silenced, overlooked, or undermined[00:04:15] – Why this topic deserves two episodes: tactics today, mindset next week[00:05:00] – Tactic 1: Build trust and credibility – reinforcing your authority through your track record and experience[00:07:00] – Tactic 2: Map your allies – identifying influencers and decision-makers, building reciprocity[00:09:20] – Why reciprocity works (and how to use it authentically)[00:10:00] – Tactic 3: The likeability factor – navigating the “double bind” for women and people of colour in leadership[00:13:00] – Tactic 4: Commitment and consistency – shaping perception to encourage follow-through[00:15:00] – Tactic 5: Communication review – removing undermining language, being clear and concise[00:17:00] – Recap of the five strategies and preview of next week’s mindset-focused episode[00:18:00] – Resources, ways to connect, and closing encouragementUseful LinksRobert Gialdini: Influence: The Science of PersuasionSign up for Weekly Career InspirationLearn about Leadership & Advancement Coaching ProgrammesBook a Free 121 Clarity CallJoin The Love What You Do Facebook GroupConnect with Sarah on LinkedInRate & Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of Unstuck & Unstoppable helpful, please do rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And don't forget to subscribe so you don’t miss Part 2 on mindset strategies and share it with a friend or colleague who could benefitIf you're kind enough to leave a review, please do let Sarah know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected]