How to Eliminate Imposter Syndrome and Speak Up in Executive Meetings
Sitting quietly in leadership meetings because you fear saying something foolish holds your career back. Discover the low-risk meeting entry scripts that establish your presence in the first 10 minutes.
Amit KasliwalCEO & Founder, Dehurdle
January 10, 20264 min read
The Friction
The longer you stay silent in a meeting, the harder it becomes to speak. By minute 30, speaking up feels like an insurmountable psychological cliff.
The 'First 10 Minutes' Entry Scripts
You don't need a groundbreaking insight to establish presence. Use a clarifying frame early:
The Synthesis Hook: "To make sure I'm aligned with what Mark just outlined: our core priority for Q3 is unblocking the checkout latency before launching European marketing, correct?"
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
2-Minute Spoken Drill
The 2-Minute Practice Drill
Practice interjecting in simulated executive meetings in Dehurdle.