Skip to main content Mobile menu button Mobile search button
The Runway Air Force Logo
  • ADELE
  • Help
  • Request membership
  • Log in
Home
Articles (2805) Collections Topics
Runway Flix (117) Archive (1764)
Search
Search
Close
Military Management

How to feel confident when talking to powerful people

Judith Humphrey
12 March 2024
4 min
PME All levels

BLUF

When communicating with senior people within organisations, the overall key is to project confidence without arrogance.

Summary

  1. Master subject matter to gain confidence.
  2. Be respectful to avoid arrogance.
  3. Focus on brief and attentive communication.
  4. Align discussion to key points.
  5. Use strong words to reinforce messages.

 

READ: How to feel confident when talking to powerful people

References

  • Media Check: Fast Company - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
  • COLLECTIONS/The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC
 

Related articles

9 Sep 2024
Military Management

I Just Binged 60 Hours of a Podcast on Harrowing Survival Stories. It’s Changed Me as a Leader

5 minutes
Top End sunset at Exercise Talisman Saber 09
18 Nov 2025
Military Management

How to Make It Easier for Others to Tell You the Truth

5 minutes
14 Aug 2024
Military Management

Social media among many barriers to bringing back a draft, report says

4 minutes
16 Oct 2025
Military Management

Four-star warns pilots: Steer clear of PRC-backed aviation companies

2 minutes
Stay in the loop
  • ADELE
  • Twitter
  • Linkedin
  • About
  • Contribute
  • Privacy
  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Strategic Partner – Interserv

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that images and names of deceased persons may appear on this website

  • Help
  • Request membership
  • Login
  • Home
  • Articles (2805)
  • Collections (35)
  • Topics
  • Runway Flix (117)
  • Archive (1764)
  • Events
  • Wirraway (ADELE)
  • Search