Women Communicators of Austin (WCA) | Morning Mingle

  • Fri, July 31, 2026
  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Book People

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Description:

The Quiet Override: It's Not a Confidence Problem

As communicators, we know what it takes to land a message. So why do so many of us soften our own — in meetings, pitches, and the high-pressure moments that matter? Holly Subervi calls it The Quiet Override: the unconscious moment a high-achieving woman edits herself before the room ever pushes back.


The cost is quiet, but it adds up — and it's costing your career in more ways than you may realize. Holly will walk you through the three phases of the override, share a tool to catch yourself in real time, and give you language for something most of us have been doing without realizing it. You'll leave seeing your own communication differently, with a clearer sense of how much energy you've been spending on a pattern you can finally name.


About Holly:

Holly Subervi is a keynote speaker and leadership coach for high-achieving women, and the creator of The Override Pattern™ — the unconscious moment high-achieving women stop trusting their own judgment, and the hidden cost it carries through decision-making, communication, and senior-leader retention. After nearly two decades shaping how executives communicate inside top-tier professional services and high-growth tech organizations, she founded Inner Badass to help women lead from clarity instead of constant over-proving.


About WCA Morning Mingle

Start your day with good people and great conversations at WCA Morning Mingle, our signature morning social meetup! This casual gathering is perfect for those who enjoy connecting in small groups with like-minded people.

The best thing about this event? Topics are selected by you. Attendees are welcome and encouraged to tell us what they’d like to discuss so that our conversations are always relevant, new and engaging. We hope you’ll join us!


Additional Details: 

  • Audience: Open to all, members and nonmembers welcome
  • Get Involved: Interested in being more active as a WCA member? Hosting a Morning Mingle is a great way to start, and anyone can do it! Submit the form below, and we’ll reach out with more details.
  • Arrival Time: Attendees begin arriving at BookPeople by 9 AM
  • Event Start: Officially begins between 9:15 and 9:20 AM to allow time for introductions, grabbing coffee, and settling in
  • Networking: We will leave time at the end for mingling and networking
  • Parking: Plenty of parking available nearby for your convenience


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