# 79. Why You Don’t Speak Up in Meetings at Work (& How to Finally Cross the Line)

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Podcast: [The Balanced Leader](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-balanced-leader-7079374)
Published: 2026-04-22T05:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.aspire-coaching.co/79
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## Resource

There’s a moment in meetings that almost no one talks about, the one where you know exactly what needs to be said… and then you don’t say it. You feel it in your body. You hesitate, second-guess, or tell yourself to wait. And over time, those moments add up. Not just in missed opportunities, but in the quiet way you start disconnecting from your own voice. In this episode, I’m breaking down what I call “the line,” that invisible edge between holding back and speaking with conviction. You’ll learn how to recognize when you’re standing at that edge, what it takes to move through it, and how to start expressing truth with clarity instead of managing perception. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://aspire-coaching.co/79 Connect with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/yanndang Mentioned in this episode: Leadership Edge is BACK! Leadership Edge is a complimentary 90-minute live coaching experience for women who are ready to stop waiting for life to change and start leading from what matters most. It's happening on July 30th, 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET. Click here to save your spot: https://thebalancedleader.captivate.fm/edge Sign up for Leadership Edge on July 30th here!

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