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Aug 2021
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Why do I say sorry all the time?

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How often do you say “I’m sorry” in your work week? Women really do “over-apologise” more than men, according to research. Women are upping their apology quota as they juggle work, family commitments and COVID restrictions. What for? WE ARE LIVING IN A PANDEMIC. If there’s ever a time to stop apologising it’s now. So what can we do to break the habit.

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Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88   
Content: Amy Molloy @amy_molloy   
Executive Producer: Elise Cooper   
Editor: Adrian Walton  

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