How to Be Heard in a Room Full of men
Say what matters. Be taken seriously. Own the room.
You’ve done the work. You’re smart, strategic, and more than qualified.
But when you walk into a room full of male leaders, it still feels like you have to prove yourself twice to be heard once.
If you’ve ever:
Been interrupted in meetings
Had your ideas brushed aside (until someone else echoed them)
Spoke up then feel like what you said was dismissed, overlooked or completely ignored
Walked out thinking, “Why didn’t I speak up more?”
Then, this MASTERCLASS is for YOU!
What clients Are Saying
“When I started, I had the drive and the capability, but I often found myself holding back, over-accommodating, or softening my voice to keep the peace. Through our work together, that shifted in a meaningful way.
I’m now far more confident standing up for myself and for others. I speak up in rooms where I used to hesitate, and I no longer feel the need to shrink to make others comfortable. That alone has changed how I show up as a leader and how I’m perceived.
One of the biggest transformations has been in how I communicate. I’ve moved from leading with emotion to articulating my perspective with clarity, structure, and data. I’m able to back up my position, influence decisions more effectively, and have stronger, more productive conversations across our leadership team.
Yann has a unique ability to challenge you while still creating a space that feels grounded and intentional. She doesn’t just give advice, she helps you build the awareness and tools to lead yourself differently. Things are genuinely better. I’m more confident, more direct, and more aligned in how I show up every day.”
— Caitlin M., Nashville, TN
Chief Financial Officer, Construction Industry, Chief Member“It may sound like an exaggeration, but it’s not…working with Yann changed my life in ways that working with other coaches (and therapists) for much longer periods of time never did.
She helped me not only find my voice, but begin to own it, and lead from it. I have stopped waiting for permission to act, to decide, to disagree, Instead, I’m now operate from within a place of authority.
In fact, I’ve gone from compliant to quietly confidant, guarded to centered and grounded, and emotionally reactive to thoughtful and resolved.
Yann has a true gift for helping people identify the root cause of their challenges and guiding them toward the kind of change that makes a profound and lasting impact – I know that’s work my work with her did for me!”
Thank you, Yann!
— Julie S., Chicago, IL
Chief Executive Officer“Working with Yann has been the best investment in my professional growth I could have ever made.
She helped me uncover and understand my limiting beliefs, and expertly guided me through overcoming them.
I only wish I had found her 10 years ago.”
— Gabriela G.
Data and Analytics ExecutiveYou’re Not Imagining It And You’re Not Alone.
Women in male-dominated environments face an uphill battle to be heard, and it comes at a cost:
In mixed-gender meetings, women are interrupted 33% more often than men
-Harvard Business Review, 2020
Half of women leaders say their judgment is questioned in their area of expertise—compared to just 14% of men
-LeanIn & McKinsey, 2023
When women aren’t heard, they’re less likely to be promoted, included in high-stakes decisions, or seen as ready for executive roles.
This isn’t about being more likable or “perfect.”
It’s about learning how to lead with inner authority, not performance.
And that’s exactly what this session will teach you.
Most women have been taught to work harder, speak up more, and “prove” themselves to be heard.
But here’s the truth: none of that works consistently… especially in rooms full of male leaders.
In this masterclass, we walk through:
What you’ve been taught to do and why it backfires
The common ways women try to be heard (and why it often leads to overexplaining, overthinking, and underestimating themselves)
The internal narratives that keep smart, capable women from claiming space
Why your voice gets filtered even when your words are right
The Thoughts That Hold You Back (Even If You’re Brilliant)
“If I say it perfectly, they’ll have to listen.”
“I need more data before I speak up.”
“I don’t want to come off too strong.”
Sound familiar? We’ll unpack where these thoughts come from and I’ll show you a different path.
My Proven Formula for Being Heard Without Performing
You’ll walk away with my three-part framework that helps women:
Lead with inner authority
Communicate with clarity and presence
Shift from self-doubt to self-command
It’s simple. It’s neuroscience-backed. And it works.
Meet Your Coach: Yann Dang
Yann Dang is an Executive Leadership Coach and former Global Finance leader who helps high-achieving women in male-dominated spaces build lasting confidence and emotional wealth.
With two decades leading global teams, she knows exactly what it’s like to be the only woman in the room, and what it takes to be heard, respected, and remembered.
Her clients include powerhouse women from Amazon, EY, LexisNexis, CrowdStrike, and more. Yann combines business savvy with emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and a gift for calling out the truths most people avoid, without shaming or sugarcoating.
If you’re ready for a fresh take on a familiar struggle, this isn’t just another pep talk. It’s the masterclass you didn’t know you needed.
“This is the kind of training I wish someone had given me 10 years ago.” — Yann Dang
This isn’t about being louder.
It’s about becoming so clear, so grounded, and so powerful that you’re undeniable.
Let this be the moment people stop overlooking you and start remembering your name.