We've all been there. Many of us have found ourselves in a meeting, feeling like we have something important to say... but not saying it. Maybe we're afraid of being seen as pushy or bossy. Maybe we don't want to rock the boat or make waves. Or maybe we're just worried that our ideas won't be well-received. Whatever the reason, it's important to remember that our voices are worth hearing. And this week's guest knows a thing or two about putting yourself out there and getting results. Reagan Cannon is a former executive from some of the largest companies in the world, including Amazon and AT&T, where she had roles leading teams of 10,000+ and comprised of business strategy, technical product development, and large-scale global operations. She's now an accomplished speaker, who empowers organizations to retain talent with her A.P.P.L.E. model, which she first published in her 2016 book, The Cure for Career Quicksand. In this episode, you'll hear Reagan talk about how she has been able to push back against the norm by speaking openly rather than worrying what others want to hear--and why it's time for all of us else do so as well! https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=reagan%20cannon&origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION&position=0&searchId=0e106e26-11c3-40cc-b9d7-83f49b267c16&sid=_Se">Connect with Reagan on LinkedIn https://www.amazon.com/Cure-Career-Quicksand-Advancing-Slice/dp/0692689788"> The Cure for Career Quicksand: Advancing Your Career One Slice at a Time by Reagan Cannon If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple "plays" to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: [email protected] If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole) Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?"quiz Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)" Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments "Just that one person who could see the spark in me changed the trajectory of my career." "I'm just gonna go for it and just tell him what to expect- like the warning label that comes with hiring Reagan." "And when you actually put yourself in those shoes you become pretty bold. You start forgetting the senior executive vice president or whatever titles are sitting around you and you say, 'Hey, I'm their voice. I have to speak up. I have to be bold." "You have to be proactive and seek out opportunities, take risks, learn new things and be willing to step outside of yourself." "All of a sudden her job went from this menial job to a meaningful job by building the experience that she needed." "Have the humility to learn from others and the confidence to implement the learnings."