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How to Be Influential on a Speaking Panel, Even When Others Speak WAY Too Much

influence preparation speak Apr 22, 2026
 

Four strategies for women who are tired of not being heard — and ready to have a bigger voice on a stage.

You prepared. You showed up. And then the guy next to you decided the panel was actually a podcast... his podcast. Mixed-gender panels can feel less like peer experts and more like other panelists me, me, me show. This is not only frustrating for you, the audience misses out on hearing your wisdom and important insights.

The good news is: you have more power than you think. You just need t...

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