Listen "“Sorry, Not Sorry”: Why Over-Apologizing Can Hurt Your Credibility at Work"
Episode Synopsis
“Sorry, Not Sorry”: Why Over-Apologizing Can Hurt Your Credibility at WorkAre you saying “sorry” too much — especially when you’ve done nothing wrong? In this episode of Speak Smart, we explore why women and younger professionals tend to over-apologize, what Deborah Tannen and Harvard Business Review research says about it, and how these small linguistic habits can have big consequences for your authority and confidence at work. We break down the gender twist behind politeness, empathy, and power — and give you practical ways to stop playing small in professional conversations.🎧 Listen now and learn how to speak smart, not sorry.#SpeakSmartPodcast #WorkplaceLanguage #CommunicationTips #WomenAtWork #SorryNotSorry #ProfessionalLanguage #ConfidenceAtWork
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