The ability to speak effectively in meetings has a significant impact on how someone is perceived, their reputation and their promotion prospects. Many clients are hampered by their inability to speak up, but coaching has the tools to help them, says Barbara Moyes Over the past four years, I have coached a number of high fliers earmarked for promotion into the UK’s senior Civil Service. Despite their obvious intelligence and ability, I have been struck by how many of them told me they lacked confidence and found speaking in meetings both difficult and stressful. Emily was one example. Immediately...