News Reporter: What 15,000 women taught me about speaking up

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

What 15,000 women taught me about speaking up

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Think of the last time you really wanted something – a promotion, a vacation, an extra pair of hands with the kids – and you talked yourself out of even bringing it up.

Or the last time you agreed to split the bill evenly, even though you had the side salad and everyone else had steak and two bottles of wine.

Or the last time a friend canceled on you half an hour before you were supposed to meet, and you told her "no worries!" even though you’d paid for a sitter and already left the house.

Here's what a decade of coaching over 15,000 women taught me: every one of those moments traces back to one of three patterns.

I call them the Speak Up Barriers.

You've probably never heard of them before. But finding out which one is holding you back is the first step to start asking for what you want and telling the truth about how you feel.

That's why I created this free quiz.

Three minutes, zero dollars, and you'll get a whole new perspective.

Find My Speak Up Barrier

Talk soon,