How to Stop Imposter Syndrome From Making You Stay Silent in Meetings

Imposter syndrome often keeps talented people quiet in meetings, but research shows that speaking up early — even with a half-formed thought — builds long-term credibility faster than waiting until you're certain. Lucas and Luna unpack a 2025 study from Columbia Business School which tracked 1,200 professionals across six industries and found that participants who shared a question or suggestion within the first 15 minutes of a meeting were perceived as 40% more competent by peers and managers six months later, regardless of the quality of their initial contribution. They discuss why the 'wait until I know everything' instinct backfires, how to structure a low-stakes first comment, and what to do when your voice shakes. If you've ever left a meeting thinking 'I should have said something,' this episode will give you a repeatable tactic for next time. #ImposterSyndrome #MeetingAnxiety #SpeakingUp #CareerAdvice #ColumbiaBusinessSchool #BiasToAction #SelfPromotion #WorkplaceConfidence #CommunicationSkills #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipSkills #TeamMeetings #ResearchBacked #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareerConfidence #VoiceAtWork #LowStakesSpeaking Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo