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Stephen Drew, Tara Cull and Emma Wainer discuss how to overcome the fear of speaking up at work, including meeting preparation, confidence, intention, challenging conversations, reflection and learning from setbacks.
Show Notes
The fear of speaking up at work is not only about confidence. It is often about preparation, timing, trust and knowing what you are trying to contribute.
Stephen Drew, Tara Cull and Emma Wainer discuss how to overcome the fear of speaking up at work, including meeting preparation, confidence, intention, challenging conversations, reflection and learning from setbacks.
The conversation covers:
- Why meetings and questions can feel stressful
- How preparation can reduce pressure
- Why confidence and intention matter
- How to handle challenging conversations
- How reflection helps people learn from setbacks
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Chapters
- 00:00 Why speaking up can feel difficult
- 05:00 Meetings, stress and fear of being asked a question
- 12:00 Confidence, intention and showing up authentically
- 20:00 Preparing for meetings and difficult conversations
- 28:00 Stephen, Tara Cull and Emma Wainer on communication
- 36:00 Reflection, evaluation and learning from setbacks
- 44:00 Strategies for making a useful contribution
- 52:00 Building confidence over time
- 57:00 Final encouragement and next steps
Creators and Guests
Host
Stephen Drew
Hello! I’m Stephen Drew, Founder of the Architecture Social—an online community and resource hub dedicated to helping professionals in Architecture, Design, Development, and Real Estate advance their careers. I’m here to connect you with insights, tools, and opportunities that lead to meaningful growth, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take that next big step.
What is Architecture Social?
It is hard to get a job in architecture. We exist to help you get there. Hosted by Stephen Drew, Architecture Social is the unfiltered guide to the UK Built Environment. We decode the realities of the industry, provide actionable cheat codes for your career, and bridge the communication gap between the drafting board and the boardroom.
Whether you are a Part I assistant trying to survive your first role, a Part III architect managing complex procurement, or a Practice Director fighting tight margins and adapting to the Building Safety Act, this podcast is your central node of intelligence. We strip away the aesthetic gatekeeping and toxic positivity to talk about the actual mechanics of the business.
Expect honest conversations about salary realities, portfolio strategies, hiring economics, and the true experiences of the people actively shaping the profession.
No fluff, just the reality of practice.