How to Build Confidence in Meetings (Even as an Introvert)
Building confidence in meetings starts with shifting from reactive participation to strategic contribution. Instead of pressuring yourself to speak constantly, prepare two or three high-value points before every meeting, arrive early to claim your physical and psychological space, and use the "first five minutes" rule—contributing one comment early to break the silence barrier. Confidence in meetings isn't about being the loudest voice; it's about being the most prepared and intentional one.
