Three words women use to disempower themselves at meetings
1.  Asking “Am I making sense?”:. Makes the point less powerful.
Rather ask if they understand what you are saying?
2. Apologizing before speaking; “I’m sorry, I just want to say that...” No need to be sorry Girl. You are allowed to use your voice!
3. Negative qualifiers: “it may not be a smart idea idea but...” 
This one here is an annoying destroyer!
Try using an idiom to illustrate or try " have you considered...
The language you use can be so empowering.
Being positive, knowing your worth, owning your expertise can all be conveyed to others with the language you use.
#fortheworkinggirl #imend #language #boardroom #presentation

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