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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 51 MIN

You Can Speak Up Without Sounding Bossy

from Say it Sister... · host Lucy Barkas & Karen Heras Kelly

Send us Fan MailWe stop normalising the ways we soften, apologise, and shrink our words at work, then practise swaps that sound clear, warm, and authoritative. We also get honest about interruptions and unwanted attention, and how naming boundaries protects both our confidence and our safety. • why women lose their voices through conditioning and conformity • a simple journalling method to prepare for difficult conversations • spotting shrinking language in emails and meetings • phrase swaps that remove apology and uncertainty • balancing humility with authority so people trust you • bridging techniques that refocus without shutting others down • naming flat energy in a room and handing it back to the group • scripts and styles for stopping interrupters in the moment • handling unwanted attention, inappropriate jokes, and personal space violations • when to escalate, document, and use HR channels If this episode has resonated with you, please share it with a friend, a colleague, or a sister who needs to hear it. Leave us a review on your favourite podcast app and hit subscribe so you never miss an episode.Send us a comment, ask a question, or suggest a topic. We would love to hear from you

Send us Fan Mail We stop normalising the ways we soften, apologise, and shrink our words at work, then practise swaps that sound clear, warm, and authoritative. We also get honest about interruptions and unwanted attention, and how naming boundaries protects both our confidence and our safety. • why women lose their voices through conditioning and conformity • a simple journalling method to prepare for difficult conversations • spotting shrinking language in emails and meeti...

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