Something I have been actively working on when negotiating and clearly communicating my needs and wants is my verbal discourse. I tend to start many conversations, especially with men or in a bigger group, with “this might be wrong”, or “I don’t know if this makes sense”, or “sorry, but…”. Words are very powerful tools and provide credibility, but can also be instrumentalised to discredit you(rself) (often in a very subtle way). I was wondering if you have struggled with this as well and how you “communicate firmly yet gently”?
Thank you Poonam for sharing! I have been keeping my expedition journal next to me when I read your post to take some notes and jot down my thoughts, because your words really stimulated me. I’m excited to go into conversation about this with my friends next time I see them :). Your authentic self really shines through in this post, and I believe that listening, compassion and clarity are central if you want to lead in a sustainable way, for yourself and others.
