Remote meetings make it harder to get a word in — no body language, awkward pauses, people talking over each other. A few techniques ensure your voice lands. Here's how.
Prepare and enter early
Know the point you want to make and get in early, before the conversation locks. Use a verbal signal — 'Can I jump in?' — since you can't lean in physically. Preparation plus a clear signal gets you the floor.
Use the tools
Raise-hand features, chat, and reactions help you signal you want to speak without talking over people. Dropping your point in chat also ensures it's captured even if you don't get airtime.
Reclaim the floor if cut off
Frequently asked questions
How do I get heard in remote meetings?
Prepare your point, enter early with a verbal signal, use raise-hand and chat, and reclaim the floor if cut off.
Why is it harder to speak up remotely?
No body language and awkward pauses make it easy to be talked over or overlooked.
How do I signal I want to speak?
Use a verbal cue like 'can I jump in?', the raise-hand feature, or chat.
How can I build this skill?
Book a free 30-minute class to work on it 1-on-1 with Digby R. Kerr.
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