IT pros, Have you ever found yourself thinking:
“I feel lost.”
“I can’t follow what others are saying.”
“I miss key points.”
Every tech professional I work with mentions this in our first interaction.
Many of us face these challenges because
🔹 Conversations become very technical.
🔹 Overlapping speech makes it hard to keep up.
🔹 We struggle with active listening.
But the bright side is—these can be overcome with practice and preparation.
Here are three strategies that can help:
✅ Prepare in advance
↳ Familiarize yourself with the key terms or concepts that would come up.
✅ Summarize key points
↳ Note down critical ideas during the conversation to stay focused and engaged.
✅ Practice active listening:
↳ Clarify what you hear and repeat back to confirm the understanding.
👉 Meetings are to connect and collaborate, not leave you feeling lost
👉 By adopting these simple habits, you’ll feel more confident and contribute as a team member.
What strategies have worked for you ?
👉 Share your thoughts below in the comments ⬇️
If you are an IT professional who feels unheard in meetings, you are not alone.
