It is so intimidating to express yourself at a meeting that you might end up not speaking at all, which affects how people see you as a leader. In this episode, I share the power of stakeholder management.
May 2025
149 - How To Be Heard In Meetings
We’ve all been there. In a meeting, we have ideas we want to contribute, and we just can’t make ourselves heard.Whether it’s dominating personalities in the room, people interrupting, whether it’s deliberate or just unthinking, it can be REALLY tough to make ourselves heard.In th ... Show More
17m 58s
Oct 2025
How To Speak CLEARLY & Confidently Under Pressure
Ever find your mind going blank when all eyes are on you? Even with 10/10 expertise, if you can't communicate your ideas clearly under pressure, you're doing your hard work a disservice. In this episode, I’ll share a powerful 3-step framework to help you communicate with bulletpr ... Show More
9m 30s
Apr 2025
148 - How to Speak Clearly & Confidently Under Pressure
“I’m fine in normal conversation, but as soon as all eyes are on me, I just lose my confidence, and my words”If I had a dollar for every time a podcast listener said this to me!When we’re in a pressure situation - we need to win the pitch, present a dissenting opinion - when the ... Show More
13m 36s
Oct 2023
LinkedIn Live: How to Speak Up
Speaking up is an essential skill in work and in leadership, but it can be scary and anxiety-inducing for many of us. This week, Morra Aarons-Mele speaks with executive coach Nihar Chhaya about how can speak up more strategically, get what you want, and manage your mental health.
29m 42s
Jul 2025
Episode 26 of The Pursuit of Excellence - Managing Social Anxiety in Professional Settings
<p>In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that affects so many of us—managing social anxiety in professional settings. Whether it’s walking into a crowded meeting, introducing yourself at a networking event, or speaking up during a presentation, these moments can feel overwhe ... Show More
19m 27s
Jun 2023
461 - How to Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;">If the thought of giving a presentation in front of a group makes you break into a sweat, then this episode is for you. With a little work and perseverance, you can learn how to be someone every audience member ... Show More
19m 12s