Absolutely. But that was 15 years ago. Eventually I started realizing I deserved a seat at the table as much as anyone else, maybe even more so. Once I noticed other ‘highly-esteemed’ superiors who would often say dumb things and not judge themselves for it, I realized I had the right to be my imperfect self, speak and be heard too. The only person who really judged me harshly was me. When I let go and stopped caring so much (easier said than done, I know, but it is possible), everything started to flow.