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1022: How–and Why–to Stop Overapologizing with Shira Miller

2025/1/9
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Shira Miller reveals the harmful effects of overapologizing—and shares powerful advice for owning your greatness. 

— YOU’LL LEARN — 

  1. How overapologizing hurts you personally and professionally** **

  2. Five steps to stop unnecessary apologies

  3. How to tame your inner saboteur

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— ABOUT SHIRA — 

Shira Miller is an award-winning keynote speaker, Certified Executive Coach, author of Free and Clear: Get Unstuck and Live the Life You Want and works as the Chief Communications Officer of National DCP, the $3 billion supply chain company serving Dunkin’ franchisees. The two-time TEDx speaker, who delivered a talk called Stop the Apology Speak), has helped thousands of leaders instill optimism and purpose at work, stop making unnecessary apologies, eliminate self-sabotage and own their greatness.** 

• LinkedIn: Shira Miller) 

• Website: ShiraMiller.com) 

• TEDx Talk: Stop the Apology Speak) 

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — 

• Study: “When and Why Women Apologize More than Men”) by Karina Schumann** **

• Study: “Mind the Gap”) by KPMG** **

• Researcher: Maja Jovanovic) 

• Book: Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success) by Brad Stulberg and Steve Magness** **

• Past episode: 366: Mastering Conversations through Compassionate Curiosity with Kwame Christian) 

• Past episode: 500: Building Unshakeable Self-Esteem and Confidence with Victor Cheng) 

• Past episode: 699: Redefining Success for More Fulfilling Days with Brad Stulberg) 

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