Eager Contributor

You want to add value, and be noticed.

 Your Big Picture Next Steps

You’re always ready to add a spark to the conversation, step up with an idea, or help move things forward.

As an Eager Contributor, your willingness to participate means you energise the room, but sometimes your voice gets lost or overlooked.

You’re looking for simple, practical ways to make sure your contributions really stand out and get remembered.

 

What You May Have Tried Before

(and Why They Didn’t Work)

  • Speaking up more often, hoping that quantity means visibility.
    More isn’t always memorable, especially if it doesn’t land with clarity or impact.

  • Backing up or building on others’ ideas, thinking it will help you get recognised.
    Agreement is valuable, but without your own unique angle or follow-through, your comments blend into the background.

  • Asking for feedback after meetings, hoping for validation or tips.
    Feedback can be vague or delayed, and doesn’t always provide practical next steps when you need them most.

5 Quick Actions to Take (The First Two Right Now)

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Right now: Write down the last point you made in a meeting. Rephrase it as a clear, bold statement and say it aloud, focusing on making it memorable.

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Next 5 minutes: Stand tall, use an open posture, and repeat your statement out loud, paying attention to your tone and confidence.

Want next-level practice? Share your point as a message to a trusted colleague and ask how it resonates with them!

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For your next meeting, use your strong statement, then ask a follow-up question (“What do others think?” “Does anyone have feedback?”) to create space for your idea to stick.

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After your next meeting: Note whether your idea was acknowledged or discussed, how did you feel? Why do you think it landed or was passed over? It may even help to track what got attention and your thoughts on why.

Identify one small change you will make to help your voice stand out even further next time, perhaps it’s framing, timing, or follow-up. Even if you didn’t Speak Up in that meeting. Remove any judgment; you already know that doesn’t work. Then…

a. Replay the scene and notice the moment where you could have added your change.

b. Next, replay the same scene and include your change.

Now you’re beginning to create new neural pathways.

Ready to become a voice people remember, not just a voice in the crowd?

Take the next step with the Speak Up! Action Toolkit. 

Filled with simple tools, supportive strategies, and practical ideas to help you go from eager participation to genuine recognition. You can be valued for both your ideas and your presence.

You don’t have to force yourself to be loud to make a difference.

With these tools, you can use your strengths to build a consistent voice and speak up in meetings.

With the Speak Up! Action Toolkit, you’ll turn your eagerness into real impact, all tailored to the way you work best.

Ready to see what’s inside and start shaping outcomes?

Jump into the Speak Up! Action Toolkit

See what’s inside and start making your mark in your next meeting.

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