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Ep.55 Why You’re Not Speaking Up and What It’s Costing You with Dagmar Albers
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- Apr 23, 2026
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Summary
In this episode, I’m joined by Dagmar Albers, who spent over 20 years in pharma and successfully reduced a company’s gender pay gap from 15.9% to 6.6%.But this conversation isn’t really about pay.It’s about what actually holds capable professionals back from stepping into more senior roles, especially when working in a second language.We explore the patterns that quietly limit visibility and progression, even when the expertise is there.In this episode, we discuss:• Why the gender pay gap is more about progression than pay • The difference between equal pay and structural imbalance • Why many professionals wait too long before speaking up or applying • The hidden cost of downplaying your achievements • How imposter syndrome shows up at senior levels • Why language mistakes feel bigger than they are • The link between visibility, confidence, and career progression • Cultural differences that can amplify self-doubt at work • What needs to change in organisations and what needs to change individuallyIf you’ve ever held back in a meeting, second-guessed your voice, or felt like others are more confident than you, this episode will challenge that assumption.🎧 Tune in to hear a more honest conversation about confidence, communication, and career progression in international environments.#IntrovertLeaders #NonNativeEnglish #SpeakUpAtWork #CareerConfidence