7 Unexpected Clues You’re Out of Sight, Out of Mind – And No One’s Telling You
Try telling anecdotes that include a bit of emotion—like how a particular event made you feel or what lesson you drew from it. Adding a human angle can make your story more memorable.
6. They steer conversations away from your input
I once had a colleague who, no matter what I contributed during brainstorming sessions, found a way to either ignore it or pivot immediately to someone else’s idea.
It wasn’t just me being insecure—others in the room later admitted they noticed it, too.
Over time, I realized I wasn’t presenting my thoughts in a compelling or confident way. Whether I was second-guessing myself or not explaining thoroughly, my ideas often landed flat.
