How do you approach a boss who keeps saying they want you to speak up more but shuts down every idea you bring up? It’s confusing and honestly demoralizing.

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I had a boss once who would say the same & that I needed to have more confidence. However, every time I would talk in meetings, she would cut me off mid-sentence and wouldn’t allow me to finish speaking. That literally killed my confidence & started imposter-syndrome within myself. She also was aware she was doing it and need to stop doing it but she never did lol in hindsight, I wish I pushed back and gave her examples like Barclays 1 said but I’d suggest doing that & looking for a new role lol

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When they next say you need to speak out more: you mention all the things you have spoke about (list them down and read them out) and say none were dealt with and you ring it confusing and demoralising. Then send a follow on email. And then add it to your annual review

Its always a lie. When people say they want honesty or value empathy, or communicate more lmao!!

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