Sorry Not Sorry: Use These Tips to Enhance Your Language Game

Diane Flynn

Sorry Not Sorry: Use These Tips to Enhance Your Language Game

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There is power in language and far too often tentative language patterns compromise how women communicate and are perceived by others. This session highlights the power of “positive language” and offers 15 ways to ‘up one’s language-game’ to increase impact and confidence. Words such as “just,” “does this make sense?” and excessive apologizing can diminish one’s effectiveness in the workplace. I'll share strategies for identifying speech patterns worth changing, along with tips for success.

You’ll walk away from this chat with:

Tips for how to improve your language choices for more confidence
An understanding of why your language is impacting your professional growth

Meet The Speaker

Diane Flynn

Diane Flynn is Cofounder and CEO of ReBoot Accel, designing work cultures that support and promote women. She consults with Fortune 500 companies on diverse and inclusive cultures, and co-authored The Upside, presenting the business case for diverse workplaces and best practices for tapping the potential of women. She facilitates workshops on professional presence and impact, and coaches leaders on maximizing results and finding personal fulfillment.