I used to be super quiet in meetings too, so I know how you feel. What helped me was practicing "active listening" and then summarizing my thoughts in my head before I spoke. I also started reading a lot about communication strategies. The Headway app has some great summaries on this exact topic that you can listen to on your way to work. I really liked the tips on how to speak like a leader . It is all about how you frame your words and your body language. One simple trick is to slow down your speech. People tend to talk faster when they are nervous, which makes them sound less confident. If you take your time and breathe, you will naturally sound more in control. It takes practice, but you will definitely get there!