For a long time, I caught myself hiding behind “low-quality client words.” Saying things in a way that made me sound smaller than I was, just grateful to be in the room instead of owning the fact that I belonged there.
The truth is—you don’t need anyone’s permission to take up space. The way you speak reflects the way you see yourself. If you don’t believe in your role, your expertise, your value… nobody else will either.
That’s why I believe in speaking like you already belong in the room. Because you do.
What’s one way you’re going to start owning your role before anyone validates it?