How to Stop Selling Yourself Short in Meetings

Lucas and Luna tackle a subtle but costly career trap: underselling yourself in meetings. Drawing on a 2025 study from Stanford's Graduate School of Business showing that employees who quantify their contributions in real-time are 34% more likely to be promoted within two years, they explore why we hedge and downplay our wins in collaborative settings. Lucas shares a concrete framework called the 'Three-Second Rule'—a pause before responding to credit, backed by behavioral psychology on status cues. Luna pushes back on whether it feels authentic, leading to a discussion on reframing 'self-promotion' as 'contribution clarity.' They also touch on how this dynamic is worse for women and junior team members, citing data from a Lean In-McKinsey report. The episode ends with a practical tip: keep a 'credit log' for a week to spot patterns in when you undersell yourself. #SelfPromotion #ImposterSyndrome #CareerAdvice #Meetings #WorkplacePsychology #Leadership #Confidence #CommunicationSkills #WomenInBusiness #CareerGrowth #StanfordResearch #LeanInMcKinsey #ContributionClarity #ThreeSecondRule #CreditLog #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo