Finding Your Voice in Rooms Not Built for You: For Those Who Were Never Taught to Self-Promote

You were taught to work hard, stay humble, and let your results speak for themselves. But what happens when the room doesn’t notice — or worse, someone else gets the credit?
In this candid and interactive session, public speaking and communication coach Payal Mehta, ACC, creates space for an honest conversation about what it really takes to speak up, stand out, and be seen in professional spaces that weren’t designed with you in mind.
Part coaching conversation, part practical teaching, this session will explore:

* Why self-promotion feels uncomfortable — and why that’s not a personal failing
* How to advocate for yourself without feeling like you’re betraying your values
* Practical tools for speaking up with confidence, clarity, and authenticity

This is not a lecture! Come ready to share, reflect, and leave with something real.