Why Women Stop Asking Questions in Meetings

Episode 12 of Women at Work with Fexingo explores why women often hesitate to ask questions in meetings, especially in male-dominated fields. Lucas and Luna dive into research from Harvard Business Review showing that women ask 40% fewer questions than men in professional settings, and unpack the double standard where women who ask questions are perceived as less competent. They discuss how 'question-asking confidence' drops for women around mid-career, and offer practical strategies for reclaiming intellectual curiosity without the social penalty. Featuring insights from a 2025 study on gender and workplace vocal participation, and a real story from a listener who stopped asking questions after a manager's comment. Plus, a candid moment on how listener support keeps the show ad-free. #WomenAtWork #AskingQuestions #MeetingDynamics #GenderBias #WorkplaceConfidence #VocalParticipation #CareerAdvancement #WomenInLeadership #DoubleStandard #IntellectualCuriosity #HarvardBusinessReview #MidCareer #CommunicationSkills #InclusiveMeetings #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #Leadership Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo