Snohomish SHRM August Chapter Meeting

Snohomish SHRM’s August chapter meeting features a powerful and timely topic: When Speaking Up Has Consequences – Finding Your Voice Without Losing Your Influence

As HR professionals, we’re often the ones navigating conversations others avoid — advocating for employees, advising leaders, and protecting the organization all at once. The hardest part isn’t always knowing what to say. It’s deciding whether speaking up or staying silent will help… or make things harder.

In this practical, humor-filled, interactive session, you'll learn respectful, effective communication strategies for navigating those high-stakes moments. Discover how to interrupt with purpose, elegantly redirect conversations, embolden your voice, and create space for others to contribute, while protecting both your relationships and your credibility.

· Assess when to speak up—and when silence costs more.

· Speak with confidence in high-stakes moments.

· Redirect conversations with respect.

· Increase your influence while building trust.

· Create voice equity in every meeting.