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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 13 MIN

063 I 3 Phrases to Stop Using at Work to be Clear Without Sounding Harsh

from Communication Skills for Working Women Podcast:Effective Communication, Healthy Relationships, Direct Communication · host Elizabeth Amorino, Certified Coach and Facilitator; Rosemay Webster, Licensed Therapist, PhD Candidate

Connect with us at:  [email protected] Rosemay Webster on LinkedIn Elizabeth Amorino on LinkedIn We'd LOVE to hear from you. What You’ll Learn in todays epidsode: Common phrases that weaken your communication Why softening language reduces clarity Simple swaps to sound more confident and direct Phrase Swaps: ❌ “I just…” → ✅ Remove it ❌ “I feel like…” → ✅ State the thought directly ❌ “Does that make sense?” → ✅ “What questions do you have?” Action Step: Remove one softening phrase today and notice the difference.

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