#71 — Assertive Communication for Introverts: How to Be Heard Without Raising Your Voice — Megan Malone

Why does being heard in meetings feel harder for introverts — and what do the most assertive quiet leaders actually do differently? Most introverted leaders have been told to "speak up more" their entire careers. It hasn't worked. The real problem isn't volume — it's that the room moves too fast, the louder voices get the airtime, and you walk out wishing you'd said the thing you actually thought. Personality expert Megan Malone has spent her career at Truity helping people use self-awareness, not extroversion, as the foundation for assertive communication. In this conversation, she breaks down the specific moves introverts can use to hold their ground, claim time to think, set boundaries that protect their energy, and have the hard conversations they've been putting off. In this episode you'll discover: Why "let me get back to you" is a leadership move, not a retreat — and how to use it without losing the room How to use personality self-awareness to spot the patterns that keep you silent in meetings (and what to do instead) How to address conflict and set boundaries earlier, using "I" statements that keep the relationship intact If you've ever left a meeting wishing you'd been more direct, this episode gives you the playbook. Hit play and listen now. Megan Malone's Book Megan Malone's Instagram Megan Malone's Twitter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.