Good evening ladies, if you are consulting, do you give your opinion at work?

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I do, but I have to work very hard to ensure that it doesn’t come off as “aggressive” or “condescending”

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Nine times out of 10 aggression is being mislabeled for passion or excitement in a weird way

I would think about tone and the words chosen to form your opinion and as another comment or stated always have the data to support your position

Yeah I do. I face some opposition or bad faith accusations sometimes, but I know that I'm being authentic to who I am and working with integrity so I don't really worry about what other people say to be honest. I think that's how you have to succeed as a woman in consulting

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Framed with facts and data-supported recommendations. There are other approaches, but framing is key.

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always have the data…..always

Giving my opinion is a minefield. To the point where I really think twice whether it is worth it or not. I have to really be prepared to give a ton of information around it and make sure I am delivering it in a certain way. Just another way that we have to do twice the work for the same thing.

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I’m in consulting, so my opinion is what’s expected

But I certainly have to do things like softening my language

It depends!

Yes, but it’s welcomed. If it’s not why are they paying for your expertise?

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