142. Worrying You’re Going To Sound Stupid

2025-05-02

Have you ever held back from speaking in a meeting because you thought you might sound stupid? You’re not alone - and this episode is for you.In today’s episode of Confident at Work, we explore the all-too-familiar fear that arises right before you want to speak up: “What if I sound stupid?” Whether you're asking a question, sharing an idea, or challenging something in the room, that fear can derail your confidence and silence yourself.I’ll walk you through what’s actually happening in those moments, why your brain jumps to self-doubt, and how to shift out of it so you can contribute with more clarit...

Have you ever held back from speaking in a meeting because you thought you might sound stupid? You’re not alone - and this episode is for you.

In today’s episode of Confident at Work, we explore the all-too-familiar fear that arises right before you want to speak up: “What if I sound stupid?” Whether you're asking a question, sharing an idea, or challenging something in the room, that fear can derail your confidence and silence yourself.

I’ll walk you through what’s actually happening in those moments, why your brain jumps to self-doubt, and how to shift out of it so you can contribute with more clarity, calm, and confidence.

You'll learn what it takes to stop the overthinking - so you can start focusing on what you actually want to say.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why the fear of sounding stupid is so common (even among smart, capable professionals)
What happens internally when that fear shows up
How to interrupt the cycle so you can feel more engaged and less self-conscious

This episode is for you if: