Free Guide: 10 Phrases for Meetings

Meetings are where careers are noticed. This free two-page guide gives you 10 short phrases to be heard, stay professional and move decisions forward, plus a reusable 30-minute agenda for one-on-one meetings.

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What is inside

  • 10 phrases for meetings: set the aim, finish your point, disagree respectfully, offer a trade-off, park a tangent and close with actions.
  • A 1:1 meeting agenda: a 30-minute structure with six good questions and space for notes.

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Related reading: why smart people get ignored in meetings and how to give feedback to your team. For a deeper guide to being seen, heard and chosen at work, see the books.