Show Notes
Ever walked into a meeting as the only woman and felt your stomach drop? You're not alone. As someone who survived 12 years at Amazon (where most employees last under 2), I know exactly what it feels like to be outnumbered in corporate rooms. The workplace anxiety is real, and that voice telling you to prove you belong? It's lying. Here's what I learned: Stop trying to prove you deserve to be there. Start owning that you ARE there. In this episode, I share the exact strategies that helped me navigate being the only woman in executive meetings without shrinking or getting louder. Key Takeaways: · Why "proving you belong" backfires every single time · The breathing technique that calms your nervous system mid-meeting · How to use "partnering language" to command respect · Strategic questions that expose bias (without starting a fight) · Why you should never volunteer for administrative tasks The toxic workplace patterns are real, but you don't have to let them define your career.
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