Bossing Up: Overcoming OCD

Why "Sorry" Is Sabotaging Your Success as a High Achiever | Ep 80


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Are you accidentally shrinking your power with one tiny word? 😳 “Sorry” might sound polite—but for high-achieving women, it’s become a silent saboteur. Behind every apology you didn’t need to make is a hit to your confidence, your credibility, and your ability to be taken seriously. In this firestarter episode, I reveal the shocking truth about over-apologizing and how it’s secretly wrecking your career, relationships, and self-worth. 💥


🎯 What you’ll discover:

  • The jaw-dropping research proving over-apologizing makes people trust you less
  • How “sorry” becomes a compulsion rooted in anxiety and people-pleasing
  • The real difference between accountability and self-sabotage
  • Confident phrase swaps that command respect (without sounding rude)
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    In this game-changing episode, I reveal the shocking research about over-apologizing and give you practical strategies to break this anxiety-driven pattern once and for all. You'll finally understand why you can't stop saying sorry and what to do instead! ✨

     

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    🔍 The shocking research:

    - Leaders who over-apologize are rated 25% LESS competent by their teams 😱
    - Job candidates who say "sorry" unnecessarily are seen as less qualified 💼
    - Over-apologizers get promoted less often than confident communicators 📈

     

    💪 Your action plan:

    Instead of "Sorry to bother you" → Try "Do you have a moment?"
    Instead of "Sorry for asking" → Try "I'd appreciate your help with something"
    Instead of "Sorry you had a bad day" → Try "That sounds really tough"

     

    🎯 READY TO DIVE DEEPER? Join my FREE webinar "The First Step to Understanding Relationship OCD" on July 3rd and learn why you seek constant reassurance: https://livebeyonddoubt.com/webinar-registration-erin

     

    💬 From overthinking to clarity in one download. Get my FREE “30 Scripts for Difficult Conversations” guide and stop wondering what to say in those make-or-break moments. Transform your communication nowhttps://bit.ly/30scriptsfree

     

    Stop diminishing yourself with unnecessary apologies! You deserve to take up space, express your needs, and communicate with confidence. Your voice matters! 🌟

     

    Try this for just ONE WEEK and watch how differently people respond to you. You've got this! 💪

     

    #stopapologizing #confidence #relationshipanxiety #communication #selfworth #boundaries #overthinking #anxietyrelief #womenempowerment #relationshipOCD

     

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    *This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

     

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