How Women Lawyers can be Heard in Meetings

Why are so many highly competent women lawyers not being heard in meetings?In this episode of The Pathway to Partnership Podcast, Cecilia Poullain explores a pattern she sees again and again in law firms: women rate their competence highly, but their confidence far lower — with real consequences for visibility, promotion and partnership.Drawing on research, real stories from law firms and her own coaching work, Cecilia unpacks why women are so often interrupted, talked over or have their ideas ignored — and how this leads firms to promote the most confident voices rather than the most competent ones.You’ll learn:Why meetings are a critical place where partnership potential is judgedHow interruption and idea-stealing impact women’s confidence and careersPractical tools to handle being talked over, including meta-communication, amplification and ally supportHow to approach meetings as a place to practise being heard — rather than shutting yourself downThis episode is essential listening for any woman lawyer who wants her ideas recognised, her voice respected, and her talent fully seen.— CONNECT WITH ME — Download my free guide here:   "How to make partner in a law firm"