How do I stop men talking over me at work?

Try an app to track interruptions, says Sharmadean Reid, then make it clear all voices must be heard

I work for a big corporate business, and men keep talking over me in meetings; one male colleague will never address me directly, even though I’m more experienced than him. What do I do?

How frustrating. Luckily, there’s an app that can help. Woman Interrupted tracks how often a woman’s voice is interrupted by a male one. Place it on the table (it doesn’t record you) and allow the data to speak on your behalf. You can share this data with your manager or even with the attendees of the meeting (add an encouraging note along the lines of: “All voices must be heard.”)

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