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Why Women Stop Asking Questions in Meetings
Episode 12 of Women at Work with Fexingo explores why women often hesitate to ask questions in meetings, especially in male-dominated fields. Lucas and Luna dive into research from Harvard Business Review showing that women ask 40% fewer questions than men in professional settings, and unpack the double standard where women who ask questions are perceived as less competent. They discuss how 'question-asking confidence' drops for women around mid-career, and offer practical strategies for reclaiming intellectual curiosity without the social penalty. Featuring insights from a 2025 study on…
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