Mastering the art of the apology: building confidence by knowing when not to say sorry
Thu 13 Nov
|Webinar
Research shows that women tend to apologise more often than men in professional settings. While apologies can be powerful tools for building trust, over-apologising can unintentionally undermine authority, confidence and credibility.
Time & Location
13 Nov 2025, 10:00 – 11:00
Webinar
Guests
About the event
In this interactive WiRL webinar, we will explore how to recognise unnecessary apologies, replace them with confident alternatives and use apologies strategically so they strengthen rather than weaken your professional presence.
In this session, you will learn how to:
Identify common situations where women tend to over-apologise
Reframe language to project confidence without sounding defensive
Deliver apologies that are authentic, proportionate and constructive
Build self-awareness to break the “sorry” habit in the workplace