Episode 27 - How to stop over apologising at work

This week I'm taking a look at why women over-apologise and the impact that this can have on our careers and self-esteem.Despite what the song says, sorry really isn't the hardest word. In fact, it's something many women say far too often, particularly in situations that don't actually warrant an apology. Think back to the last time you apologised. Was it a sorry to bother you at the beginning of an email about something you had every right to be chasing up? Did you apologise for speaking up and asking a question? If you're a woman, the chances are that you didn't even need to say sorry.If you can relate to this, here's what you can expect from the episode:I take a look at why women are more likely than men to over-apologiseThe real reasons we over-apologiseWhat you can say instead of apologisingAs always I end the episode with a coaching question, and this week it's about noticing what's really going on for you when you find yourself over-apologising.Episode resources Why Women Apologise More Than Men: Gender Differences in Thresholds for Perceiving Offensive BehaviourProf Deborah Tannen research "The Power of Talk: Who Gets Heard and Why"I'm sorry about the rain Episode 22 - It's okay not to be perfect at work and here are 5 reasons why How to say sorry at work resource sheetAs ever I'd love to know how you get on with the tips in this episode - you can let me know at [email protected] you want to work on your career and progression this autumn, take a look at my new membership community, the Rise and Thrive Career Network. It's for women who want a fulfilling and well-paid job they enjoy that doesn't take over every moment of their waking lives.  Find out more hereWork with meAs well as coaching women to get the career they know they deserve, I also deliver leadership coaching and run workshops, courses, and programmes to organisations who want to retain, develop and engage their staff. Get in touch to book your free Career Consultation call here. If you are an organisation that would like to discuss how I can support your teams and leaders, book a call here.Connect with meWebsiteLinkedInInstagram Sign up for the 'Work Your Way' newsletter hereHow can I support the podcast?→Subscribe→Share this episode with a friend or on your socials→Leave a review I would love to hear your feedback on my podcast. Please leave a review or come say hello on social or at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.