I can still vividly remember when I decided to speak out at work in a meeting. My heart was beating so fast, palms were sweaty and words were coming out real quick. All I kept saying to myself (in my head) was “I’m going to make a fool out of myself” “They are going to think who hired this bozo?” “What are they thinking now?” “Are they getting my message?” “Are they getting me” …well you get the gist!! It wasn’t a very empowering situation!! nor was it one that encouraged or inspired me to kept speaking out. However, in 2004 … Continue reading Simple Strategies to be Empowered to Speak