How to stop saying sorry at work

How to stop saying sorry at work

How to stop saying sorry at work. Are you or your colleagues guilty of saying “sorry” a bit too much at work? You’re not alone – over-apologising is a common habit and it can undermine our authority and confidence without us even realising it.
When we constantly say sorry, we subtly communicate that our needs, ideas or presence are less important.
This habit is regularly an issue for women at work, who may feel the need to apologise just for speaking up or taking up space. It’s a subtle but powerful behaviour that can hold us back professionally.
I was discussing workplace confidence in a webcast this week with 400 colleagues at a global engineering firm and one director admitted she kept finding herself apologising – for asking a question, for interrupting, even for offering her own opinion! It made me think: Why do we say sorry so much, and what can we do about it?

Bit Famous shortlisted for Personnel Today Awards 2024 - L&D Supplier of the Year

Bit Famous shortlisted for Personnel Today Awards 2024 – L&D Supplier of the Year

Bit Famous is delighted to announce we are finalists in the prestigious Personnel Today Awards, under the Learning & Development (L&D) Supplier of the Year category 2024. 

The nomination recognises the success of our Impact, Influence and Confidence (IIC) Programme, A 4-part programme that enables talented women to communicate with impact and build self-belief.

Delivered for Shawbrook Bank, the programme, designed for mid-level women managers, has significantly enhanced participants’ leadership, communication, and confidence.

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‘Rage applying’ – Executive coaching offers a solution

Let’s talkBook a no-obligation discovery callAvoid ‘rage applying’. ‘Rage applying’ is an impulsive behaviour where frustrated employees apply to a slew of job openings to escape or protest against their current work environment. While initially, this may offer a fleeting sense of control or empowerment, the fallout is often counterproductive for them and their business. Causes include employees: Feeling overlook …

Slide-free presentations

Slide-free presentations: Kick the PowerPoint habit

Audiences crave a more engaging and interactive presentation experience. I recommend breaking free from over-dependency on PowerPoint to explore innovative ways to captivate your audience.

In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the process of embracing slide-free (or fewer slides) presentations, I hope it’ll give you some ideas to help kick the PowerPoint habit for good.

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Five communication mistakes that are costing your business

We believe great business communication is more than just a nice-to-have. It’s essential to the success of your organisation. Our clients understand this and have seen the tangible benefits of effective communication first-hand. From increased turnover to attracting investment or better staff retention and enticing higher calibre recruits, the positive impact on their organisations has been clear.

5 Steps to banish boring training

Five steps to banish boring training

No one likes boring training. Why? It’s boring. Okay, even at primary school, right? You can all remember that teacher who was just a little bit boring or maybe a university lecturer who didn’t set the world of light. And you’re like, Oh, God, it’s so boring. I’m not interested. This is really hard and life is too short for that. So, I’ve come up with five things that I do in every single training session that really lifts the room and helps people skip out the door at the end of the day with a great feeling in their heart, with some knowledge on board.

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Online media interviews – 10 tips for success

We believe a call from a journalist or podcaster isn’t something to fear, it’s something to get excited about! Appearing as a guest interviewee is a golden opportunity to share your knowledge and experience, be seen as a thought leader, and represent your business or organisation.

What is personal brand profile?

What is a personal brand profile?

Developing a personal brand isn’t just about showing off or bragging about your accomplishments. It’s about authentically and honestly sharing your experiences, skills, and values, in a way that resonates with your target audience.

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Are you a great speaker or just good enough?

It can be tough to get honest feedback about your speaking skills, especially as you move up the career ladder. Colleagues might not know how to give constructive criticism, or they might not feel comfortable critiquing your speaking. That’s where professional coaches come in. They can help you take your speaking abilities to the next level.

What is thought leadership

What is thought leadership?

Thought leadership is positioning yourself or your company as a trusted and authoritative source of ideas and insights within a particular industry or field. This involves regularly sharing valuable and insightful content, such as articles, blog posts, videos, or podcasts, that can help to educate and inform others.

Executive presence

What is executive presence?

Executive presence is an important quality for leaders and those in positions of authority, as it can help inspire confidence in others and convey a sense of competence.

It can also establish your credibility, authority and make you appear more confident and in control. Crucial for gaining the respect and trust of your people, clients, customers and other stakeholders.

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Are you a boring boss? Find out in 5 questions

Are you a boring boss? In a meeting with a colleague, customer or client, who speaks first and for how long? Boring people tend to do all the talking and dominate a conversation. It can be frustrating when someone dominates the conversation and doesn’t give others a chance to speak.

Executive presence, how to get some

Today I am delving into the world of executive presence. Now, that’s quite a dry way, I think, to talk about being a good leader and showing that you are a good leader. Having presence means gravitas, authority, listening skills, demonstrating behaviours and values of your organisation.

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Bit Famous Ltd is announced as a finalist in Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards 2022

For immediate release: 26 July 2022Bit Famous Ltd is delighted to announce that we’re reached the finals of a prestigious business awards. We’ve been named as a finalist in the Business Enabler of the Year category at the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards 2022.  As a learning and development provider we specialise in communication skills, work with SMEs and …

The challenge of receiving feedback as a leader

The challenge of seeking feedback as a leader

Many leaders that I coach tell me that sometimes they don’t feel they’re really being praised for what they do. It’s a situation where you know you’re doing an all-right job because no one’s told you off, or you have not failed yet. But there’s a little bit of doubt about whether you’re able, whether you are capable, whether you are excellent.