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91. 10 Phrases to Stop Saying at Work (If You Want to Be Taken Seriously)

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Your words at work matter more than you think. If you’ve ever been told to "work on your communication" or felt unsure how to respond to vague feedback about being "too assertive"—this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down 10 common workplace phrases that can quietly sabotage your professional image—and giving you smarter alternatives that build influence, show leadership, and help you play the corporate game strategically.

We’re not here for passive-aggressive HR speak. We’re here to sound like leaders.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What are the most common workplace phrases that hurt your career?

  • How can you replace passive or defensive language with power language?

  • What should Gen Z avoid saying to managers and teammates?

  • How do you set boundaries without sounding difficult?

  • Why is “how you say it” more important than “what you say”?

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That Career Coach

Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach?

Follow her on Instagram: @thatcareercoach_

Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net/

Build out the tools you need to navigate the corporate game: — Self Driven Mastermind

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Your words at work matter more than you think. If you’ve ever been told to "work on your communication" or felt unsure how to respond to vague feedback about being "too assertive"—this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down 10 common workplace phrases that can quietly sabotage your professional image—and giving you smarter alternatives that build influence, show leadership, and help you play the corporate game strategically.

We’re not here for passive-aggressive HR speak. We’re here to sound like leaders.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • What are the most common workplace phrases that hurt your career?

  • How can you replace passive or defensive language with power language?

  • What should Gen Z avoid saying to managers and teammates?

  • How do you set boundaries without sounding difficult?

  • Why is “how you say it” more important than “what you say”?

⭐️Get our FREE Accomplishments Tracker: https://fabulous-butterfly-83716.myflodesk.com/n8yzvrtw9v

That Career Coach

Want to know more about Kendal Berg, that career coach?

Follow her on Instagram: @thatcareercoach_

Check out her courses on the website: https://thatcareercoach.net/

Build out the tools you need to navigate the corporate game: — Self Driven Mastermind

  continue reading

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