When you’re working with highly experienced colleagues and peers and want to be sure your thoughts and ideas are heard and considered, it’s important to position yourself as a natural leader. It’s especially key if you hope to move into a more senior role eventually.

There are many ways to help others recognize you as a leader without coming across as bossy or arrogant. Below, 15 members of Forbes Coaches Council share specific steps professionals can take to position themselves as leaders among their more experienced colleagues and peers.