Do meetings ever feel like they reward the fastest talkers rather than the best ideas?
For many introverted leaders, discussions move quickly, dominant personalities take over, and thoughtful contributions get lost in the noise. But influence in meetings doesn’t come from speaking louder — it comes from shaping the conversation.
In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Kilby, an organizational coach and expert in remote and hybrid collaboration. Mark has spent years helping distributed teams work more effectively together, and he’s developed practical techniques that allow quieter leaders to guide conversations, balance voices, and help groups make better decisions.
In this episode you’ll discover:
• Why facilitation — not volume — is the real source of influence in meetings.
• Simple techniques to manage dominant personalities and create space for quieter voices.
• How tools like visible note-taking, structured pauses, and reflective listening can transform difficult discussions into productive ones.
If you’ve ever felt like the conversation moves too fast in meetings — or that your best ideas come to you just a moment too late — this episode will give you practical strategies to lead those conversations with calm authority.
More about Mark Kilby:
https://markkilby.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkilby
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