Case Study
Holly: Speaking Up with Confidence
A data scientist at Barb Audiences, Holly knew her subjects inside out. What she wanted was for her presence in the room to match her expertise, so that speaking up in group meetings felt as natural as the knowledge she was bringing to them.
The Challenge
Holly came to LSW wanting to feel more confident in group meetings, and to present herself as the knowledgeable, capable team member she already was. Naturally shy, she’d noticed a particular pattern: even when she knew a subject inside out, she would speak quietly and rush through her points, so the depth of what she knew rarely came across in full.
Even when I knew a subject inside out, I would speak quietly and rush through my points.
The Solution
Working with her coach, Abby, Holly found a clearer, more engaging way to communicate. A favourite tool became the “spoons” technique: when explaining something complicated, she imagines handing her audience the information one spoon at a time, letting each point land before moving on to the next. A simple, human way to slow down and be followed.
The Result
Holly now feels far more comfortable speaking up, and communicates more clearly and engagingly than before. The change hasn’t gone unnoticed: her colleagues have commented on the difference, and on how much easier it is to follow her points.
Since working with Abby, I feel much more comfortable speaking up and can communicate in a clearer, more engaging way. My colleagues have even commented on how much easier it is to follow my points. I would absolutely recommend LSW to anyone who wants to build their confidence and strengthen their communication at work.
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