Hey Reader, Ever find yourself saying something that feels a little…unsure? Like you're tiptoeing around your words? I get it. But the way you phrase things can either build your confidence—or chip away at it. Here are 3 common phrases that might be holding you back (and what to say instead): #1: “I hate to bother you, but—” You’ve just labeled yourself a bother. Now, before even saying a word the other person is thinking, This is going to bother me. Instead, try: “When you get a moment, I’d...

Hey Reader, You’re stuck in a conversation you wish you could escape. Maybe it’s office gossip, someone oversharing, or a topic that doesn’t interest you. But you’re not sure how to get out without seeming rude. In this episode, I’m sharing my top 3 strategies to exit unwanted conversations—without being rude. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform. You'll learn how to calmly disengage, acknowledge without agreeing, and even directly express that you...

Hey Reader, Someone just asked you an inappropriate question. You feel uncomfortable and aren’t sure how to respond. What do you say? 1: Say nothing and ignore it. If you get an unwanted email, put it in the junk folder. If you get an unwanted call, you don’t answer it. In the same way, you don’t answer inappropriate questions. You give it five or ten seconds of silence and then look at them as if, “Is that really what you’re going to ask me?” Trust me. The silence is going to say more than...