When you're overlooked in a meeting

er spoken up in a meeting – and then watched the conversation move on like you said nothing at all?

It’s easy to second-guess yourself in that moment.

Being overlooked isn’t just frustrating – it can touch on deeper needs: like being heard, respected, or included.

This Quick Tip offers a simple way to come back into the conversation with calm and clarity – and to value your own voice, even when others don’t.

💭 Introduction: Have you ever spoken up in a meeting – and then watched as the conversation moved on, as if you hadn’t said anything at all?

💭 Main Tip: When your contribution is overlooked, it can touch on needs like recognition, respect, inclusion, or knowing that we are good enough. If it feels safe, naming it gently can help to reset the dynamic and make space for your voice.

💭 Example: Imagine you offer an idea during a team discussion, and no one responds. Rather than staying quiet, you could regroup internally and then follow up a little later with, “I’d still really like to explore the idea I mentioned earlier – can we come back to that for a moment?” This helps reintroduce your voice and allows you to value your own contribution, whatever others make of it.

💭 Over to You: This week, if your input gets missed, try pausing and checking in: Is there a way I can bring my voice back into the conversation with calm and clarity – or even at all!

💭 Closing: Being overlooked can feel discouraging or triggering – but if you can gently re-enter the conversation, it can support both your immediate needs and a more inclusive team culture. Not always easy to do – let me know how it goes if you try this!