23 Brilliant Questions to Ask in Meetings That Showcase Your Intelligence
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Why do so many professionals stay silent in meetings, especially when senior stakeholders are present? This episode addresses the fear of speaking up and provides 23 brilliant questions that can help you participate in conversations confidently and add value. By asking these questions, you can demonstrate critical thinking, strategic alignment, and practical implementation skills, thereby showcasing your intelligence and breaking the silence. Tune in to discover key questions to ask in meetings, boost your visibility and impact, and empower your career growth. 00:00 Overcoming Fear in Meetings 01:08 The Power of Asking Questions 02:38 23 Smart Questions to Ask in Meetings 03:28 Critical Thinking Questions 07:53 Strategic Alignment Questions 12:30 Practical Implementation Questions 16:16 Conclusion and Next Steps   ✅ Free Resources FREE Training & presentation on How To Be Assertive Without Being Rude, Aggressive, or Offensive: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/assertivenotrude)  Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter/) Ivna’s Unapologetic Voice Stories: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/ivnastories) From Rambling To Articulate PDF Guide: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/articulate) Podcast episode lists by theme: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/speakyourmindunapologeticallytopics) Women in Tech Leaders Podcast Interviews: https://assertiveway.com/womenintechpodcastguests/) Podcast Summaries & More Email Newsletter: https://assertiveway.com/newsletter) Our Linkedin Blog Articles:  https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6863880009879306240/)   TEDx Talk How To Speak Up Safely When It’s Psychologically Unsafe: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/safespeak) 10 Day free Assertive And Liked Challenge: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/beassertiveandliked) Assertiveness free training: https://assertiveway.aweb.page/getahead) Other Free resources: https://assertiveway.com/free/) Podcast page: https://assertiveway.com/podcast-speak-your-mind-unapologetically/)   ✅ Listen on the Speak Your Mind Unapologetically podcast on Apple Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915)      ✅ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6L1myPkiJXYf5SGrublYz2)   ✅ Order our book, ‘Unapologetic Voice: 101 Real-World Strategies for Brave Self Advocacy & Bold Leadership’ where each strategy is also a real story: https://www.amazon.com/Unapologetic-Voice-Real-World-Strategies-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0CW2X4WWL/)   ✅ Follow the show host, Ivna Curi, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2/)     ✅ Request A Customized Workshop For Your Team And Company:  http://assertiveway.com/workshops)   ✅ Other Episodes You’ll Like 20 Apologies You Should Never Make And What To Say Instead) Assertive Not Aggressive: 6 Ways to Stand Your Ground Without Being Difficult) 10 Negotiation Tactics to Make You More Assertive And Have More Influence) How To Not Come Across As Aggressive When You're Outspoken) 13 Bad Reasons Why You Don’t Ask For What You Want)   ✅ Work With Us Workshops: http://assertiveway.com/workshops)   Break The Silence: https://assertiveway.com/communicationculturetransformation/) Services: https://assertiveway.com/offerings) Contact me: [email protected]) or [email protected]) Contact me on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivna-curi-mba-67083b2) Website: https://assertiveway.com)   ✅ Support The Podcast Rate the podcast on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speak-your-mind-unapologetically-podcast/id1623647915) Ask me your question for the next episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/speakyourmindquestion)