Changing a habit beings with the first stage... Awareness.

This post might be that for some women reading it……

Are you starting and ending your sentences with Sorry???

Perhaps you are unaware you are even doing it.

Sorry, Can I ask a questions?

Sorry, can you pass me the notebook

Sorry, what time will be wrapped up at?

When someone bumps in to you, what#$%&!
Why are we apologizing? They bumped into us.

Why do we do this?
To find out and also learn some replacement thoughts, phrases Tune in to my conversation with Professor Maja

Prof Maja, is a sought after public speaker, Sociologist, Confidence Builder, Ted X speaker and Author of Hey ladies stop apologizing and other career mistakes.

I guarantee after you listen to our conversation you will be more mindful of your word selection.

00:00 Introduction to Women in Sales Month and the challenges faced by women in the workplace related to confidence and communication.

01:06 Discussion of Professor Maja's ongoing global study on women's confidence and communication, including the impact of over-apologizing on perceived confidence.

02:03 Exploration of how childhood experiences and programming impact self-belief and self-worth in adulthood, with implications for parents and teachers.

04:18 Overview of the diverse scope of Professor Maja's study on women's confidence, including factors such as early childhood experiences, country of origin, and workplace dynamics.

09:45 Examination of the challenges faced by women in toxic workplaces, female rivalry, and gender division of household labor, highlighting the need for safety and non-judgmental spaces.

12:11 Discussion of the importance of finding micro moments of progress, success, and joy in the workplace and personal life, as well as the impact of creating a safe and non-judgmental environment.

13:36 Examples of how participants in the study have felt empowered to speak up, set boundaries, and challenge traditional behaviors, leading to positive changes in their lives.

16:3 Insights into the differences between men and women in issuing apologies, and the impact of over-apologizing on perceived confidence and assertiveness.

18:55 Examination of the tendency for women to be people pleasers, struggle with setting boundaries, and fear of disappointing others, impacting their confidence and assertiveness.

20:53 Discussion on how a CEO's behavior affected her confidence during a training session.

22:13 Exploration of replacing apologies with "thank you" or "excuse me" and the impact of over-apologizing on confidence.

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