How to Find Your Voice

You know that feeling when you walk into a room full of senior people — the ones with titles, gravitas, and confidence — and suddenly your own voice shrinks?

You tell yourself:


• “Don’t make a fuss.”


• “Don’t say something stupid.”


• “Just smile and get through it.” 

But here’s the truth:

You weren’t invited into the room to be agreeable.


You’re there because your thinking moves things forward. 

Finding your voice isn’t about being louder.


It’s about being grounded, clear and credible. 

Here’s how to do it:

1. Prepare your point of view, not just your data

Before the meeting, ask yourself: 

• What do I want them to think, feel, or decide by the end? 

• What’s my core message in one line? 

• What’s the “why” behind it? 

When you have a point of view, you lead the room — not just inform it. 

2. Anchor your body before you speak

Your voice starts in your body, not your mouth. 

• Drop your shoulders, plant your feet. 

• Take one slow breath before you begin. 

• Speak on the out-breath — it steadies your tone. 

The most confident people don’t rush. They own their pace. 

3. Use a structure — it keeps you clear under pressure

When nerves hit, structure saves you.

Try this:
Situation → Insight → Recommendation

For example:
“We’ve seen engagement drop by 20%. The reason is X. My recommendation is Y." It's calm, authoritative and focused.

Or you can do it the other ways: 

Recommendation → Insight → Examples to illustrate that Insight 

4. Turn fear into focus

When the inner critic pipes up — “They won’t like this” —
remind yourself: 

“It’s not about me being liked. It’s about the work being better. 

It’s about us achieving our mission”


That simple reframe pulls you out of self-doubt and back into purpose. 

5. Practise being heard before the high-stakes moments

Use low-pressure spaces — team meetings, social events, even dinner with friends — to practise expressing a clear opinion.
It builds muscle memory for when it really counts.

6. And finally — don’t apologise for having a voice

You don’t need permission to speak.
You’ve earned your place.
You’re not a nuisance — you’re necessary. 

Fast Track to Fearless is about that moment when your insight changes the direction of the conversation — because you had the courage to speak it.  

That’s leadership. That’s your voice. 

Tracy