98. Secret Meeting Skills Nobody Teaches (But Everybody Notices)

Learn and Work Smarter

There’s more to meetings than just showing up and trying to sound smart. In fact, there’s a whole hidden curriculum in most meetings that is more about how you act than about what you say.

In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I’m sharing the secret meeting skills that nobody talks about, but that everybody notices. When you know these skills, you’ll start using meetings as a way to build your professional reputation and prove to others that you take your work seriously.

This episode is perfect for early-career professionals, students starting internships, or anyone without a lot of meeting experience.

What You Learn:

• The hidden curriculum of meetings — unspoken rules that silently shape how others perceive you
• How to present yourself professionally in meetings through posture, focus, and awareness
• The importance of knowing your role in the room (and how to prepare for it)
• How to listen and participate like a pro — when to speak up, how to ask smart questions, and what to avoid
• The essential steps for following through after meetings so your reputation stands out for reliability

🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:

• Episode website with transcript
• SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)
• SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)
• The College Note-Taking Power System (Brand New Program!)
• Assignment Management Power System (Brand New Program!)
• Episode 31 – How to Take Notes at Meetings
• Episode 61 – How to Prepare for Meetings

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