51: Professional Women Can Master Assertive Speech Without Saying Sorry

Living While Leading with Sharon Ehrlich

In this episode of "Living While Leading," host Sharon Ehrlich discusses the common practice of over-apologizing among women executives.
Discover how frequent apologies can erode confidence and authority in the workplace. Explore the underlying reasons for excessive apologizing and gain practical strategies for transforming apologies into assertive communication.
Tune in to discover how to regain your authority and assert your power without resorting to unnecessary apologies.
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Hoofdstukken

1. Introduction and welcome (00:00:00)

2. Recognizing Triggers (00:04:09)

3. Reframing Apologies (00:06:11)

4. Encouragement to Reduce Apologies (00:07:44)