Don't sit in silence at a meeting.  Aim to say at least one thing!

Start with compliments, for example, if a colleague shared a good idea tell them.

'I think that is a good idea Liz'

'Hey I hadn't thought of that'

Instead of coming up with ideas yourself, add to a colleagues ideas.

eg

John - 'I think we should send a copy of the latest brochure to ABC Limited'

You - 'What a good idea, we could send a sample too!'

Call the person to ask a question relevant to the meeting (or not!).  Here you may be able to sound them out about what they are expecting.

For example - If they have set an agenda you could ask about this.

The biggest tips are to be prepared, know what your audience wants and be confident on what you are saying.

Plan in advance what you wish to say.  Have range of questions handy will help to.

Summarise what you have agreed to do at the during and at the end of a meeting (of any type).  Replay back as follows:

'So let me recap, what I am going to do is...., I'll then....., and finally I will.....'