TUR003 Avoid Leaky Language & Reclaim Your Power
As female leaders, it’s important to consider how we present ourselves, our ideas, and our opinions - especially within the workforce. But often, women use words, phrases, and language that does not serve their needs. The kind of language that leaks our power as ambitious, high-achieving, professional language. This language is what I call ‘leaky language’ - language that gives away our power as fierce, professional women to be reckoned with.
Today, I explain what leaky language is and how it impacts your ability to rise to the top of your professional career. I discuss when it’s appropriate for women to apologize for something and when it becomes ‘leaky language,’ undermining your power. I also share the type of words and phrases powerful women leaders should avoid using when speaking or writing emails as well as a few alternative phrases you can use without leaking your power.
“Leaky language is the way you use language that gives away your power.” - Helen Appleby
This week on The Unwritten Rules Podcast:
What is ‘leaky language’
Examples of leaky language phrases many women use that undermines their power
When apologizing becomes leaky language and leaks your power as a women leader
Words and phrases to avoid using and alternative phrase you can use without leaking your power
Writing the Rules of Women Leadership
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