A recent study by George Washington University found that men interrupted women 33 percent more often during conversations than they did when they were speaking with other men. Supreme Court Justices aren’t even safe from this alarming trend - another study found that over the past twelve years in the United States Supreme Court, 32 percent of all interruptions were male justices speaking over their female counterparts. It’s a phenomena that author Sara Harling knows well, and it forms the basis of her new book, Why Won’t You Let Me Speak?
Concise,
compelling and practical, Why Won’t You Let Me Speak? is a handbook for every
woman in today’s workplace - full of the skills that women need to survive, and
guidance on how to speak up and be heard.
Synopsis:
“Why won’t you let me speak?”
Does this feel like you - constantly being interrupted at work?
Sat in a room with people and wanting to talk, but for some reason, you can’t
get a word in edgeways? Have you ever felt that way? You’re in a meeting and as
you’re talking, someone else starts to talk over you, interrupts you and takes
over the conversation. Ouch! Do you spend time overthinking and wondering why
this keeps happening again and again? Do you feel like no one is listening and
you can’t be heard?
Then stop!
This book will give you tools and skills to help improve your
communication skills and boost your confidence in any situation. You will find
out why this keeps happening to you and how to change things quickly and
easily. You will be able to contribute to that meeting, build your self-esteem
and confidence and handle any situation you may face at work, or indeed, in
your personal life.
Take back control over your work, your career and even your
relationships with family and friends and get the life and career you deserve.
It’s time for Direct Talk.
“What’s interesting is that men are reading the
book in droves,” says Harling. “I think in this #MeToo era, men do feel more of
a responsibility to really listen to their colleagues and friends - more so
than they may have felt in the past. They’re interested in shutting down
problematic behaviours from colleagues, and giving women the chance to shine.”
Continuing, “I think women internalize this idea
that ‘no one likes a strong woman’ - it’s just not true. Speaking up and having
your voice heard isn’t something that only men get to enjoy - women can do it
too, and I promise - it will change every facet of your life!”
Reviews have touted the “eye-opening” nature of
the book, with readers giving it an enthusiastic five stars on Amazon.
“Full of great tips to ensure you will be heard
and also be confident. Don’t be afraid of putting your point across in
meetings. Read this book. It makes you realise your voice can be heard and that
your points are valid,” wrote Sharan Madeley.
S Hitchings agreed, writing, “A very honest
account of communication and confidence, it made me stop and think many times!
It’s condensed enough not to put off reading until you have time, which makes
it an excellent reference tool as you can reread and reflect easily. Really is
a very helpful and insightful tool, would highly recommend.”
Why
Won’t You Let Me Speak? Is available now:
About the Author:
Sara has spent most of her career in executive
management within the food and manufacturing industry, She has worked from
Sales Representative to Managing Director, Chairman to Consultant. Sara was
awarded a Nuffield Scholarship to research changes in globalisation for the
food industry and was the Royal Warrant holder for services to HM the Queen.
She has also studied to be a personal and business coach specialising in areas
of communication, stress and strategic management, Sara is also a non-executive
director.
Sara's passion now is to teach, coach and inspire
every single woman to realise that they have everything they need inside of
them to live the lives that they want and have the career they deserve.
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