Words that help you be heard.
Direct answer
Use short, polite phrases to jump in, disagree and add ideas. Prepare your key point, signal that you are about to speak, keep it brief and follow up in writing so your contribution is recorded.
Scripts
| Situation | Say |
|---|---|
| Jump in | "Can I add something here?" |
| Disagree | "I see it a bit differently. My concern is..." |
| Build on an idea | "Building on Sam's point..." |
| Handle interruption | "Let me finish this point, then I will hear yours." |
| Get credit | "As I suggested earlier, ... Thanks for building on it." |
Follow up
After the meeting, send a short note: "Following our discussion, my proposal is..."
Where Teyro fits
Teyro's How to Make People Listen to You course turns this into short lessons you can play in a few minutes a day. It has 50 lessons, and you can start free.
The bottom line
A few ready phrases lower the barrier to speaking.
