How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1022: How–and Why–to Stop Overapologizing with Shira Miller
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Jan 9, 2025 Shira Miller, an award-winning keynote speaker and Chief Communications Officer at National DCP, discusses the perils of overapologizing. She shares how excessive apologies can undermine personal and professional confidence, particularly for women. Shira offers five actionable steps to curb this habit and tackle self-doubt caused by negative self-talk. Listeners will enjoy her insights on cultivating self-worth and fostering a positive work environment, all while empowering themselves to own their achievements.
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Harm of Over-Apologizing
- Over-apologizing can signal a lack of self-worth, hindering your personal and professional growth.
- It can make you appear less confident, even if you are highly competent, impacting career advancement.
Appropriate Apologies
- Reserve apologies for genuine mistakes or harm caused, not for situations out of your control.
- Avoid self-deprecating language like "in my humble opinion" or "I'm not an expert."
Gender and Over-Apologizing
- Women over-apologize more due to societal conditioning as people-pleasers from a young age.
- Imposter syndrome contributes to this behavior, making individuals feel unworthy despite achievements.
